Tips and Resources From Your Tony Hillerman Book Club Friends:

The Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee books, written primarily by Tony Hillerman and continued by his daughter Anne Hillerman, are crime novels set in the American Southwest. The books feature thrilling mysteries to solve and both Tony and Anne are skilled at crafting compelling plots that keep you guessing until the very end. Both authors have been praised for their authentic depiction of Navajo customs, language, and beliefs, as well as their portrayals of Navajo Tribal Police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. What captivates you the most in the books? Is it the blend of mystery, Navajo culture and the scenic settings? Or do the Native American characters engage you most? What aspects of Tony’s books do you enjoy most? Have you read any of Hillerman’s other books such as Finding Moon or The Fly on the Wall? Let’s discuss!