Anne Hillerman Reading Order
2 series · 37 books · Born 1949
Anne Hillerman is a renowned American author and journalist known for her contributions to the mystery genre with a focus on Native American culture. She has published 37 books across two series, including the acclaimed Leaphorn & Chee series, which she expanded following her father's legacy. Active from 1970 to 2025, Hillerman's work has garnered significant attention, further establishing her as a prominent voice in both fiction and non-fiction.
Leaphorn & Chee Series
Ongoing28 books (1970–2025)
Start with The Blessing Way(By: Tony Hillerman), the first of 28 books in the Leaphorn & Chee series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Blessing Way(By: Tony Hillerman) 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dance Hall of the Dead(By: Tony Hillerman) 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Listening Woman(By: Tony Hillerman) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  People of Darkness(By: Tony Hillerman) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Dark Wind(By: Tony Hillerman) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Ghostway(By: Tony Hillerman) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Skinwalkers(By: Tony Hillerman) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Thief of Time(By: Tony Hillerman) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Talking God(By: Tony Hillerman) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Coyote Waits(By: Tony Hillerman) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Sacred Clowns(By: Tony Hillerman) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Fallen Man(By: Tony Hillerman) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The First Eagle(By: Tony Hillerman) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Hunting Badger(By: Tony Hillerman) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Wailing Wind(By: Tony Hillerman) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Sinister Pig(By: Tony Hillerman) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Skeleton Man(By: Tony Hillerman) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Shape Shifter(By: Tony Hillerman) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Spider Woman's Daughter 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Rock with Wings 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Song of the Lion 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Cave of Bones 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Tale Teller 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Stargazer 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Sacred Bridge 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Way of the Bear 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Lost Birds 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Shadow of the Solstice 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete9 books (1973–2012)
Start with The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other True Stories, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other True Stories 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Children's Guide to Santa Fe 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Ride the Wind, USA to Africa 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Insiders' Guide to Santa Fe 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Santa Fe Flavors 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Tony Hillerman's Landscape: On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Gardens of Santa Fe 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Done in the Sun: Solar Projects for Children 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Tony Hillerman's Landscapes: Southwest Guide & Map 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Anne Hillerman written?
- Anne Hillerman has written 37 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Anne Hillerman series?
- Here are the first books in Anne Hillerman's series: Leaphorn & Chee: The Blessing Way(By: Tony Hillerman); Non-Fiction: The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other True Stories.
- What order should I read Anne Hillerman's books?
- We recommend reading Anne Hillerman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Anne Hillerman still writing new books?
- Yes, Anne Hillerman has 1 ongoing series: Leaphorn & Chee.