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Leaphorn and Chee books in order

by Tony Hillerman (later novels by Anne Hillerman) · 18 books listed so far · Adult

Order: from the publisher's numbered list (harpercollins.com)

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against harpercollins.com

  1. 1 The Blessing Way book cover by Tony Hillerman

    The Blessing Way

    1970 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 1970.
  2. 2 Dance Hall of the Dead book cover by Tony Hillerman
  3. 3 Listening Woman book cover by Tony Hillerman
  4. 4 People of Darkness book cover by Tony Hillerman
  5. 5 The Dark Wind book cover by Tony Hillerman
  6. 6 The Ghostway book cover by Tony Hillerman
  7. 7 Skinwalkers book cover by Tony Hillerman
  8. 8 A Thief of Time book cover by Tony Hillerman
  9. 9 Talking God book cover by Tony Hillerman
  10. 10 Coyote Waits book cover by Tony Hillerman
  11. 11 Sacred Clowns book cover by Tony Hillerman

    Sacred Clowns

    Year: still checking · Book

    Cover from Google Books
  12. 12 The Fallen Man book cover by Tony Hillerman
  13. 13 The First Eagle book cover by Tony Hillerman
  14. 14 Hunting Badger book cover by Tony Hillerman
  15. 15 The Wailing Wind book cover by Tony Hillerman
  16. 16 The Sinister Pig book cover by Tony Hillerman
  17. 17 Skeleton Man book cover by Tony Hillerman
  18. 18 The Shape Shifter book cover by Tony Hillerman

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