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“She looks tired and thin, Leaphorn was thinking. What the hell is she doing here with this hard bunch? She's too young. Why don't white people take care of their children? Then he thought of George Bowlegs. And why don't Navajos take care of their children?”

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Book:Dance Hall of the Dead
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Dance Hall of the Dead

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Tony Hillerman
Tony Hillerman

Tony Hillerman, born on May 27, 1925, was an American author renowned for his detective novels. His works, often set in the states of New Mexico and Arizona, integrated cultural elements of the Navajo and Pueblo peoples. Hillerman's detective novels are celebrated for their unique cultural background and intricate plots. more

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