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This page lists novels and non-fiction by Anne Hillerman.

Cover images are, where possible, of the first US edition and a recent paperback or digital edition.

Anne Hillerman continued the sequence of novels featuring Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee that was started by her father Tony Hillerman's.

By Anne Hillerman:
- novels, story collections
- non-fiction

Spider Woman's Daughter

Anne Hillerman

2013

A Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee novel.

"Navajo Nation Police Officer Bernadette Manualito witnesses the cold-blooded shooting of someone very close to her. With the victim fighting for his life, the entire squad and the local FBI office are hell-bent on catching the gunman. Bernie, too, wants in on the investigation, despite regulations forbidding eyewitness involvement. But that doesn't mean she's going to sit idly by, especially when her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, is in charge of finding the shooter. Bernie and Chee discover that a cold case involving his former boss and partner, retired Inspector Joe Leaphorn, may hold the key. Digging into the old investigation, husband and wife find themselves inching closer to the truth...and closer to a killer determined to prevent justice from taking its course."

Rock With Wings

Anne Hillerman

2015

A Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee novel.

"But two cases will call them back from their short vacation and separate them—one near Shiprock, and the other at iconic Monument Valley. Chee follows a series of seemingly random and cryptic clues that lead to a missing woman, a coldblooded thug, and a mysterious mound of dirt and rocks that could be a gravesite. Bernie has her hands full managing the fallout from a drug bust gone wrong, uncovering the origins of a fire in the middle of nowhere, and looking into an ambitious solar energy development with long-ranging consequences for Navajo land. Under the guidance of their mentor, retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, Bernie and Chee will navigate unexpected obstacles and confront the greatest challenge yet to their skills, commitment, and courage."

Song of the Lion

Anne Hillerman

2017

A Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee novel.

"But what seems like an act of ecoterrorism turns out to be something far more nefarious and complex. Piecing together the clues, Bernadette and her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, uncover a scheme to disrupt the negotiations and inflame tensions between the Hopi and Dine tribes. Retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn has seen just about everything in his long career. As the tribal police’s investigation unfolds, he begins to suspect that the bombing may be linked to a cold case he handled years ago. As he, Bernadette, and Chee carefully pull away the layers behind the crime, they make a disturbing discovery: a meticulous and very patient killer with a long-simmering plan of revenge."

Cave of Bones

Anne Hillerman

2018

A Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee novel.

"Solving the twin mysteries will expose Bernie to the chilling face of human evil. The instructor's disappearance mirrors a long-ago search that may be connected to a case in which the legendary Joe Leaphorn played a crucial role. But before Bernie can find the truth, an unexpected blizzard, a suspicious accidental drowning, and the arrival of a new FBI agent complicate the investigation. While Bernie searches for answers in her case, her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee juggles trouble closer to home. A vengeful man he sent to prison for domestic violence is back--and involved with Bernie's sister Darleen. Their relationship creates a dilemma that puts Chee in uncomfortable emotional territory that challenges him as family man, a police officer, and as a one-time medicine man in training."

Done in the Sun: Solar Projects for Children

Anne Hillerman and Mina Yamashita

1983

"In easy-to-read style, simple experiments with common household objects teach young readers first-hand about solar power. The book makes learning fun and appeals to children who want to try things out for themselves. Step-by-step directions are given for each experiment along with a complete list of the items needed. In each project, the sun is the hero and (in story form) the book uses three children as characters to ask questions and then perform the experiments which are "done in the sun." Parents and teachers will welcome this book as an aid to explaining how the sun works for all of us."

Children's Guide to Santa Fe

Anne Hillerman

1984

Revised edition published in 2005.

"Santa Fe offers plenty of fun for children. Although best known for its arts and culture, the city has museums, parks, hikes, special attractions and seasonal events sure to charm children of any age. This newly updated Sunstone Press classic presents an enticing menu of places to go, things to see and activities to entertain and amuse children visiting Santa Fe as well as those fortunate enough to live in the city, all in an easy-to-read format."

Ride the Wind, USA to Africa

Anne Hillerman

1995

"This is the story of dreams come true. As teenagers, Richard Abruzzo and Troy Bradley each set a goal for themselves - to make a spectacular balloon flight. Before their 30th birthdays, they had won their way into the chronicles of aviation history with a balloon flight that broke 25 world records. .... Richard and Troy's good fortune began when, from among 40 of the best balloonists in America the organizers of the Chrysler Transatlantic Challenge selected the two young men from Albuquerque to represent the United States. Their hard work and clear focus on their goal paid off. Their flight succeeded just as they hoped it would. Later Richard and Troy set a record for the most hours aloft and they also became the first balloonists to fly from North America to Africa. This book is their story."

The Insider's Guide to Santa Fe

Anne Hillerman and Tamar Stieber

1998

"Sitting peacefully in the foothills of New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe (which means "Holy Faith" in Spanish) is a city of extraordinary natural beauty, crisp mountain air and rich heritage. With a strong sense of history and an eye for interesting details, local authors Hillerman and Steiber share the riches of one of the largest art markets in the world; the passionate and savory Spanish and Native American cuisine; and the presence of spirit in the blue skies, rugged mountains and high desert terrain."

Tony Hillerman's Landscape: On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn

Anne Hillerman

HarperCollins

2009

"Step into the world of Tony Hillerman's Chee and Leaphorn novels with this stunning collection of original photography of the landscape integral to his writing. Alongside these breathtaking photos are brief synopses of Hillerman's novels, descriptive text from his works, his own comments about the land, and information about the sites pictured. Compiled with remembrances by his eldest daughter, Anne Hillerman, and original photos by Don Strel, here is a timely showcase of a hauntingly beautiful region that captured one man's imagination for a lifetime."

Santa Fe Flavors: Best Restaurants and Recipes

Anne Hillerman and Don Strel

2009

"Restaurant critic Anne Hillerman takes connoisseurs on a whirlwind tour through some of the most delectable Santa Fe restaurants and offers recommendations on the best eateries and provides diners the chance to re-create some of their favorite dishes with recipes contributed by restaurant chefs.More than fifty restaurants and recipes are included, with both celebrated and undiscovered chefs."

Gardens of Santa Fe

Anne Hillerman and Don Strel

2010

"Take a visual journey through the some of the most spectacular and luminous gardens of Santa Fe, which boasts an astonishing diversity of flora and fauna, from traditional succulents and drought-resistant plants to roses and fruit trees."

Tony Hillerman s Landscapes: Southwest Map and Guide

Anne Hillerman and Don Strel

2012

"This handsomely illustrated map shows you where to find many of the landscapes Tony Hillerman loved and wrote about. Descriptions of the sites that appear in Hillerman’s novels accompany their placement on the map, making this a wonderful guide for the traveler interested in Hillerman’s New Mexico. Written by Anne Hillerman, Tony Hillerman’s daughter, and photographed by her husband, Don Strel, the guide pairs beautiful photographs with insightful text that draws on the author’s firsthand knowledge of her father’s sense of place."

The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other True Stories

Tony Hillerman

Photographs: Don Strel

University of New Mexico Press

2012

A revised edition of a book that was originally published in 1973 as The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other Indian Country Affairs. The introduction was new to this 2012 edition.

"This classic collection of nonfiction essays about life in New Mexico by the great Tony Hillerman remains a must read for anyone looking to understand the state’s unique charm. The engaging pieces in The Great Taos Bank Robbery unveil the life and magic one experiences in the Land of Enchantment."

• The Great Taos Bank Robbery
• The Navajo Who Had So Many Friends He Couldn't Get No Wire Strung
• The Very Heart Of Our Country
• The Mountain On The Guardrail At Exit 164B
• We All Fall Down
• The Messenger Birds
• The Conversion Of Cletus Xywanda
• The Apache Who Wouldn't Be Missed
• The Hunt For The Lost American
• How Quemado Got Quemado
• Las Trampas
• Black Jack Ketchum And The Sixteen Faithful Bartenders
• Othello In Union County
• The Committee And The Mule Deer
• Quijote In Rio Arriba County
• Keeping Secrets From The Russians
• Mr. Luna's Lazarus Act