The Skeleton Man is a gripping Navajo Tribal Police mystery from bestselling author Tony Hillerman. Featuring legendary detectives Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, this suspenseful crime novel weaves together a decades-old plane crash, a missing diamond fortune, and a deadly pursuit across the stunning landscape of the American Southwest.
 
Decades ago, a commercial airliner crashed over the Grand Canyon, scattering wreckage—and a mysterious fortune in uncut diamonds—across the rugged terrain. Now, a sudden death has reignited interest in the missing treasure, sending a host of dangerous characters in pursuit of the long-lost gems.
When a young woman seeks help after her father’s suspicious death, Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn are drawn into a web of greed, deception, and danger. Their search takes them deep into the Grand Canyon’s treacherous canyons, where they must outwit ruthless fortune hunters, uncover the truth behind the crash, and survive the deadly secrets buried within the desert.
With its rich Navajo cultural insights, stunning Southwestern setting, and masterful storytelling, The Skeleton Man is a must-read for mystery lovers.