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David Thurlo Reading Order

6 series · 36 books

Mystery & Thriller

David Thurlo is an American mystery writer who collaborates with his wife Aimee on all of his works, creating crime novels deeply rooted in Native American settings and perspectives. His prolific output includes six interconnected series spanning from 1990 to 2017, featuring protagonists like Navajo detective Ella Clah and FBI agent Lee Nez who navigate complex cases on and around tribal lands. Thurlo's background in teaching informed his transition to writing, establishing him as a distinctive voice in the thriller genre who authentically integrates Southwestern culture and Navajo traditions into his narratives.

Charlie Henry Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2017)

Start with The Pawnbroker(With: Aimée Thurlo), the first of 4 books in the Charlie Henry series.

Start this series with The Pawnbroker(With: Aimée Thurlo)

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The Pawnbroker(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Grave Consequences(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Rob Thy Neighbor
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Kill the Heroes
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ella Clah Series

Complete

18 books (1995–2013)

Start with Blackening Song, the first of 18 books in the Ella Clah series.

Start this series with Blackening Song

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Blackening Song
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Death Walker
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Bad Medicine
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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Shooting Chant
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
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Changing Woman
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Plant Them Deep
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Tracking Bear
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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11
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White Thunder
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Mourning Dove
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Turquoise Girl
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Coyote's Wife
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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16
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Neverending Snake
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Black Thunder
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Ghost Medicine
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lee Nez Series

Complete

4 books (2002–2006)

Start with Second Sunrise(With: Aimée Thurlo), the first of 4 books in the Lee Nez series.

Start this series with Second Sunrise(With: Aimée Thurlo)

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Second Sunrise(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Blood Retribution(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Pale Death(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Surrogate Evil(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Navajo Rez Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2017)

Start with A Time of Change(With: Aimée Thurlo) and read in order.

Start this series with A Time of Change(With: Aimée Thurlo)

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1
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A Time of Change(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Looking Through Darkness(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sister Agatha Series

Complete

6 books (2002–2009)

Start with Bad Faith(With: Aimée Thurlo), the first of 6 books in the Sister Agatha series.

Start this series with Bad Faith(With: Aimée Thurlo)

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Bad Faith(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Thief in Retreat(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Prey for a Miracle(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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False Witness(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Prodigal Nun(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Bad Samaritan(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1990–2004)

Start with Second Shadow(With: Aimée Thurlo) and read in order.

Start this series with Second Shadow(With: Aimée Thurlo)

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1
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Second Shadow(With: Aimée Thurlo)
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Spirit Line(With: Aimée Thurlo)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Thurlo written?
David Thurlo has written 36 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2017.
What is the first book in each David Thurlo series?
Here are the first books in David Thurlo's series: Charlie Henry: The Pawnbroker(With: Aimée Thurlo); Ella Clah: Blackening Song; Lee Nez: Second Sunrise(With: Aimée Thurlo); Navajo Rez: A Time of Change(With: Aimée Thurlo); Sister Agatha: Bad Faith(With: Aimée Thurlo).
What order should I read David Thurlo's books?
We recommend reading David Thurlo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are David Thurlo's series complete?
David Thurlo has 6 completed series.

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