I think readers who may not read a lot of other mystery writers, read Tony.” In 1987, Hillerman received the “Special Friend of the Dineh” award -- dineh means “the people” in Navajo ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Tony Hillerman, author of the acclaimed Navajo Tribal Police mystery novels and creator of two of the unlikeliest of literary heroes — Navajo police officers Joe Leaphorn ...

Tony Hillerman's 18 mystery novels centered on Native American tribes of the Southwest. In 1987, the Navajo Tribal Council honored him with its Special Friend of the Dineh award.

How indigenous talent, including star Zahn McClarnon, teamed with George R.R. Martin and Robert Redford to adapt Tony Hillerman’s best-selling series — and potential franchise — at last.