Tony Hillerman

Tony Hillerman is best known for his Navajo Tribal Police series, featuring officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. While many of the books can be read as standalones, reading them in publication order allows for the full development of the characters and their relationships.

Several of Tony Hillerman's Navajo Tribal Police novels have been adapted into films and television movies. These include "The Dark Wind," "Skinwalkers," "A Thief of Time," and "Coyote Waits."

Tony Hillerman received numerous accolades for his work, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and the Western Writers of America's Spur Award.