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Earthway: an Ella Clah novel

by Aimee and David Thurlo

A cutting edge technology nuclear power plant is being built on the Navajo Reservation. There is a group of activists that are willing to do anything to prevent the plant's commissioning. Ella Clah, a Navajo Tribal Police Special Investigator, prevents a pipe bomb from injuring students at the local college. Was the bombs target a local minister working with the F.B.I.? One of the college's professors seems to be involved with the group against the plant. On the reservation the plant underscores the struggle between the Navajo traditionalists and the modernists. Working with the Feds and the minister, Ella tries to prevent any violence.


This is the 15th novel to feature Ella Clah. The series is worth reading from the start. Good choice for the fans of Tony Hillerman.