And the one about the 1961 almost outbreak of the bubonic plague in New Mexico should have been required reading in the White House in 2017.
The first crime fiction convention panel I was ever on was moderated by Tony Hillerman and it ruined me for any panel I was ever on afterward because he was as good a raconteur out loud as he was on the page. This collection of Tony’s articles and tales is proof positive, from the hilarious title story of the bank robbery that wasn’t up to the failed saga of Reies Lopez Tijerina to return lands to the impoverished heirs of Spanish land grants. And the one about the 1961 almost outbreak of the bubonic plague in New Mexico should have been required reading in the White House in 2017.
Recommended whether or not you like his crime fiction novels (and if you don’t, why don’t you? The first chapter of Skinwalkers is hands down an example of the best writing in the genre or, hell, the English language.).
Book Review Monday Chatter Skinwalkers The Great Taos Bank Robbery Tony Hillerman
I love everyone of his books. He makes you feel like you are right there in the hot Navajo Nation Reservation. You can practically feel the sharp rocks as Leaphorn chases a suspect down a scree slope. Their is a show called Dark Skies on AMC that follows The Legendary Lt. , Chee and Manuelita. Thanks for reminding us what great books Tony Hillerman wrote Dana.