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Best Tony Hillerman Mysteries

Hillerman's Navajo Tribal Police series is one of the best mystery series ever written. These are the standouts.

  1. 1
    Cover of The Blessing Way

    The Blessing Way

    by Tony Hillerman

    The one that started it all. Leaphorn's origin, and the editor was right to push for more of him.

    A
  2. 2
    Cover of A Thief of Time

    A Thief of Time

    by Tony Hillerman

    One of my favorites—brings both Chee and Leaphorn together at their best.

    A-
  3. 3
    Cover of The Ghostway

    The Ghostway

    by Tony Hillerman

    Jim Chee visits Los Angeles. Great contrast between the modern city and the reservation.

    A-
  4. 4
    Cover of The Fallen Man

    The Fallen Man

    by Tony Hillerman

    A key piece of evidence stuck with me for years—probably why I wanted to see Shiprock in person.

    A-
  5. 5
    Cover of The Dark Wind

    The Dark Wind

    by Tony Hillerman

    The setting is as vivid as ever. Practically unforgettable even 20 years later.

    A-
  6. 6
    The Dancehall of the Dead

    The Dancehall of the Dead

    by Tony Hillerman

    Not perfect, but the setting alone makes it worth reading.

    A-
  7. 7
    Cover of Hunting Badger

    Hunting Badger

    by Tony Hillerman

    Good Hillerman. Has all the things you like about the series.

    A-
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    Cover of People of Darkness

    People of Darkness

    by Tony Hillerman

    Tony Hillerman is always good.

    B+