Books in Order: Your Comprehensive Guide to Tony Hillerman's Novels

Title: Books in Order: A Comprehensive Journey into Tony Hillerman’s Prolific Literary Work

The Life and Times of Tony Hillerman

Tony Hillerman (1925-2008) was a renowned American author, celebrated for his diverse body of work. He became known prominently for his remarkable Leaphorn and Chee series that beautifully incorporated Native American and Southwestern themes. Hillerman also penned a variety of stand-alone works, children’s books, non-fiction pieces, and exclusive photo books. His illustrious works like ‘The Dark Wind’, ‘Skinwalkers’, ‘Coyote Waits’, and ‘A Thief of Time’ were all admirably adapted to film. Furthermore, his rich literary legacy continues through his daughter, author Anne Hillerman, who has taken up the mantle of continuing his famed Leaphorn and Chee series post his demise in 2008.

Books in Order: An Insight into Hillerman’s Unique Writing Style

Hillerman initiated his writing journey as early as 1970 with the publication of The Blessing Way. His writing, characterized by an intricate blend of cultural narratives, suspense, and rich characterization, remained potent until his last breath in 2008. His unique writing style artfully fused informative narrations about indigenous customs and traditional beliefs with riveting mystery plots. Let’s now delve into the list of Tony Hillerman’s books in order, distinguished by their publication timeline and chronological continuity.

Publication Order of Leaphorn & Chee Books

(with Anne Hillerman)

The Blessing Way (1970) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Dance Hall of the Dead (1973) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Listening Woman (1978) 📚 Buy on Amazon
People of Darkness (1980) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Dark Wind (1982) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Ghostway (1984) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Skinwalkers (1986) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Thief of Time (1988) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Talking God (1989) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Coyote Waits (1990) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Sacred Clowns (1992) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Fallen Man (1996) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The First Eagle (1998) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Hunting Badger (1999) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Wailing Wind (2002) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Sinister Pig (2003) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Skeleton Man (2004) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Shape Shifter (2006) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Spider Woman’s Daughter (By: Anne Hillerman) (2013) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Rock with Wings (By: Anne Hillerman) (2015) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Song of the Lion (By: Anne Hillerman) (2017) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Cave of Bones (By: Anne Hillerman) (2018) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Tale Teller (By: Anne Hillerman) (2019) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Stargazer (By: Anne Hillerman) (2021) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Sacred Bridge (By: Anne Hillerman) (2022) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Way of the Bear (By: Anne Hillerman) (2023) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Lost Birds (By: Anne Hillerman) (2024) 📚 Buy on Amazon