Summary

Chee and Manuelito work independently in tis novel, setting out together for a weekend getaway when Manuelito is called home to check on her mother and Chee stays with his friend who needs help. Each pursues a case, both quite complicated. Chee works within a movie film shoot, while manuelito works a serial murder case and a burning car. Leaphorn makes brief appearances, with greater potential in the following book.