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Two New Mysteries Work Best When Rooted in Place

John Leonard reviews "Coyote Waits" by Tony Hillerman and "Blossom" by Andrew Vachss. The book critic says Hillerman's novel succeeds with its strong focus on the American Southwest. Vachss, on the other hand, shouldn't have had his protagonist Burke leave New York.

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Other segments from the episode on July 17, 1990

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 17, 1990: Interview with Oliver Stone; Interview with Melvin van Peebles; Review of the novels "Coyote Waits" by Tony Hillerman and "Blossom" by Andrew Vachss.

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