Tony Hillerman, born May 27, 1925 in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma, is a best-selling author of mystery novels featuring Navajo Nation police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. He is noted for including Navajo culture into his writings.
He served in WWII in the 103rd Infantry Division, and was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.
His first novel The Blessing Way, featuring Joe Leaphorn was published in 1970. His fourth novel People of Darkness introduced Jim Chee. Starting with his seventh novel Skinwalkers, Leaphorn and Chee begin working together.
His second novel Dance Hall of the Dead won the 1974 Edgar Award. His novels have won many more awards.
Hillerman passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico in October 2008.
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