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Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman

by Tony Hillerman

28 books Started 1970 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman is a Western / Mystery series by Tony Hillerman, made up of 28 books published between 1970 and 2025. It begins with The Blessing Way (1970), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Shadow of the Solstice ( By: Anne Hillerman) (2025), spanning 55 years of storytelling.

28books
55years active
6decades
~2yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
1970s
1 The Blessing Way 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Dance Hall of the Dead 🏆 Edgar Awards 1974Full award history → 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Listening Woman 🏆 National Book Award 1980Edgar Awards 1979Full award history → 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
4 People of Darkness 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Dark Wind 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Ghostway 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Skinwalkers 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 A Thief of Time ★ NYT 11w · peaked #7 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Talking God ★ NYT 15w · peaked #2 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
10 Coyote Waits ★ NYT 13w · peaked #3 🏆 Nero Award 1991Full award history → 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Sacred Clowns ★ NYT 11w · peaked #3 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Fallen Man ★ NYT 10w · peaked #3 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The First Eagle ★ NYT 10w · peaked #2 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Hunting Badger ★ NYT 9w · peaked #9 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
15 The Wailing Wind ★ NYT 7w · peaked #5 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Sinister Pig ★ NYT 7w · peaked #4 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Skeleton Man ★ NYT 4w · peaked #7 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Shape Shifter ★ NYT 5w · peaked #4 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
19 Spider Woman's Daughter ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Rock with Wings ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Song of the Lion ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Cave of Bones ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Tale Teller ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
24 Stargazer ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 The Sacred Bridge ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The Way of the Bear ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Lost Birds ( By: Anne Hillerman) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Shadow of the Solstice ( By: Anne Hillerman)Latest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series?

Start with The Blessing Way (1970), the first book in the Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series by Tony Hillerman. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series?

There are 28 books in the Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series by Tony Hillerman, published between 1970 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series?

The first book in the Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series is The Blessing Way, published in 1970 by Tony Hillerman.

What is the latest book in the Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series?

The most recent book in the Leaphorn & Chee Series with Anne Hillerman series is Shadow of the Solstice ( By: Anne Hillerman) (2025) by Tony Hillerman.

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About Tony Hillerman

Anthony Grove Hillerman was an American author of detective novels and nonfiction works best known for his Navajo Tribal Police mystery novels. Several of his works have been adapted as theatrical and television movies.

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