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A Ceremonial Death
by Sheri S. Tepper
ISBN: 0449148971
ISBN-13: 9780449148976
Format: Paperback
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Summary
The viciously mutilated body of a cosmic healer known as Shadow Dancer is found by her neighbor, Santa Fe rancher Shirley McClintock. Some believe the murder was the work of extraterrestrials. But when her investigation uncovers some of Shadow Dancer's torrid romances and tangled family affairs, Shirley begins to believe the murder more likely had the typical earthly motivations-greed, lust and envy.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published date: 1996
Size: 4.25 x 7 inches
Weight: 0.3 pounds
Publisher's Notes
"Shirley's a winner, and so is Ms. Oliphant."--The New York Times Book Review SHADOW DANCER WAS READYING HER HOGAN FOR A HEALING CEREMONY--AND HER OWN TERRIBLE DEATH . . . . And the beautiful cosmic healer, nee Bridget McCree, had not been dead long when her neighbor Shirley McClintock found her viciously mutilated body.Was the murder the work of extraterrestrials, as recent cattle mutilations in the Sante Fe area are believed to be? Shirley's investigation into Shadow Dancer's torrid romances and tangled family affairs suggests more traditional motivations: greed, lust, and envy.So after a second sordid killing and sly rumors that Shirley and her family are somehow involved in both crimes, she goes on the warpath: straight toward the unexpected truth and a head-on confrontation with Shadow Dancer's murderous last client . . . .
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Ceremonial Death
B.J. Oliphant
Fawcett. Used - Good. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 1995. Softcover. Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. Some aging/yellowing of text pages. Some rubbing on cover. Cover has some wear on edges. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Ceremonial Death
B.J. Oliphant
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A Ceremonial Death (A Shirley McClintock Mystery)
Oliphant, B. J
Ballantine Publishing Group, 1996. Paperback. Grade: D. Catalog: Mystery General Synopsis: 283 pages. Tape on spine. Shadow Dancer Was Readying Her Hogan For A Healing Ceremony - and Her Own Terrible Death.... And the beautiful cosmic heale... ( more information) Offered by www.1stChoiceUsedBooks.com (United States)
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A Ceremonial Death
Oliphant, B. J
U.S.A.: Gold Medal. Fair Ex-Library. 1996. Mass Market Paperback. 0449148971 Edgewear, creasing, soiling, other flaws. . ( more information) Offered by RHelton's Twilight Books (United States)
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Ceremonial Death
B.J. Oliphant
Fawcett, 1995-11-29. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Paperback- This book is a stated First edition with a full number line! The cover shows just slight shelf and edge wear. Text is in like new condition! The is no creasing to the spine. This book is not a remainder and is not an ex-Library book. This book is in Very Good condition! Satisfaction Guaranteed!! ( more information) Offered by Keepsake Books and More (United States)
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A CEREMONIAL DEATH
OLIPHANT, B. J
BALLANTINE/FAWCETT. 1995. TRADE PAPERBACK. GOOD CONDITION. ( more information) Offered by Montclair Book Center (United States)
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A Ceremonial Death ; a Shirley McClintock Mystery
Oliphant, B. J. (who is Also Sheri S. Tepper)
New York, U.S.A.: A Fawcett Gold Medal Book, 1996. When a New Age neighbor is murdered, the bad vibes echo in Shirley's own life. Spine slant, cover wear and creases. Library card-pocket, catalog numbers and stamps. 275 pages. Shadow Dancer was readying her Hogan for a healing ceremony--and her own terrible death..... ISBN: 0449148971. First Printing. Paperback. Good. Ex-Library. Fiction, Mystery. ( more information) Offered by H. M. Smith (used books) (Canada)
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