David Thurlo Reading Order
6 series · 36 books
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.
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Charlie Henry Series
Complete4 books (2014–2017)
The Charlie Henry series is a four-book mystery and thriller collection authored by David Thurlo and Aimée Thurlo. Published between 2014 and 2017, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Pawnbroker. The subsequent titles are Grave Consequences, Rob Thy Neighbor, and Kill the Heroes.
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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Complete18 books (1995–2013)
The Ella Clah series is a complete mystery thriller cycle consisting of 18 novels published between 1995 and 2013. Written by David Thurlo, these books should be read in publication order beginning with Blackening Song. The series concludes with its eighteenth installment, providing a closed narrative arc for readers seeking a finished mystery sequence.
Start with Blackening Song, the first of 18 books in the Ella Clah series.
Start this series with Blackening Song
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Lee Nez Series
Complete4 books (2002–2006)
The Lee Nez series is a complete mystery and thriller saga written by David Thurlo in collaboration with Aimée Thurlo, consisting of four books published between 2002 and 2006. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Second Sunrise and concluding with Surrogate Evil. All four installments were released within a five-year span, and the series is now complete.
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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Complete6 books (2002–2009)
The Sister Agatha series is a complete mystery collection of six books written by David Thurlo and Aimée Thurlo, published between 2002 and 2009. Each installment builds on the previous one, so readers should follow the publication order beginning with Bad Faith. The series concludes with Bad Samaritan, offering a full narrative arc across its six entries.
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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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1990–2004)
David Thurlo collaborated with Aimée Thurlo on two standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 1990 and 2004. Both Second Shadow and The Spirit Line should be read in publication order, though they are independent works rather than a connected series. This complete collection spans fourteen years of the authors' writing partnership in the mystery genre.
Start with Second Shadow(With: Aimée Thurlo) and read in order.
Start this series with Second Shadow(With: Aimée Thurlo)
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- 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.

