 Book cover of Song of the Lion | |
| Author | Anne Hillerman |
|---|---|
| Published | 2017 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-239190-2 |
| OCLC | 1011025578 |
| Preceded by | Rock With Wings |
| Followed by | Cave of Bones |
Song of the Lion is a 2017 release and the third Leaphorn/Chee mystery written by Anne Hillerman, daughter of the series originator Tony Hillerman. The title is derived from Navajo culture, which speaks of a cougar, Náshdóítsoh, who protects the Navajo people.[1] After her father's 2008 death, Anne continued the series.[2] The Navajo Nation on which the story takes place, is a geographical area that spans 27,000 square miles over the connecting borders of the US states of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. According to the NN itself, it encompasses 500 Indian tribes on 318 reservations.[3]
- ^ "Cougar – Náshdóítsoh Navajo Protector". navajopeople.org. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ Brown, Ann (May 10, 2015). "In Her Own Write: Anne Hillerman Continues Stories of Dad's Characters". AZ Daily Star.[dead link]
- ^ "Fast Facts, Geography, Topography". navajobusiness.com. Retrieved January 27, 2018.