The press is reporting the death of author Tony Hillerman, age 83 in Albuquerque, NM. Tony was the author of the Navajo Tribal Police mystery novels featuring sleuths Sergeant Jim Chee and the "legendary" Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn.
Hillerman wrote of the peoples of the Four Corners region with sympathy, insight and, I believe, genuine affection. I am no expert on the area but after reading his books I end up thinking I might know something of it.
I've read all of Hillerman's novels, some repeatedly. If you enjoy mysteries and you haven't read Hillerman, you have a treat in store for you that I wish was still in store for me.
