TONY HILLERMAN, 1925-2008

Western mystery writer, Tony Hillerman, died Sunday in New Mexico after struggling with declining health in recent years. His most renowned books were those of the mystery series set in the area of the Navajo Nation of Arizona and New Mexico and featuring Native American tribal policemen Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. His writings earned many awards, as well. It will be disappointing to no longer be able to discover what is happening to these beloved characters.

Of course, the Elk Grove Village Public Library has many, if not most, of these books, as well as others he wrote or edited--there are 66 entries listed. Some are audio books, too. One bibliography of his works can be found on Fantastic Fiction.