Tony Hillerman has died. No more facinating mysteries about the Navaho Tribal Police. Have any of you read his books? Care to share how you feel about them? I read "Thief of Time" first, and it was always my favorite. According to the article linked above, it was his favorite as well. If you haven't read any of his books, I can strongly recommend that one. It is not just a murder mystery, but an insider's and outsider's view of death in our culture and a very powerful and thoughtful book.
I read many of his books. The humanity of his detectives and the way the drew on their ancient tradition while dealing with the modern world made the stories resonate beyond the mere plot..
