About “Spider Woman's Daughter”
Spider Woman's Daughter is a crime novel by Anne Hillerman, published in 2013, marking her debut as the author of a Leaphorn/Chee mystery originally created by her father, Tony Hillerman. The title draws from Navajo legend, referencing Spider Woman, who taught the Navajo people to weave, and reflects the protagonist Officer Bernadette Manuelito’s skill in connecting evidence to solve crimes. The novel features a complex plot and a large cast, with one reviewer identifying 46 named characters.
