Reviews
“Mystery readers who like their murders solved by applied intelligence will love Ella Clah.” —Tony Hillerman
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” —Tony Hillerman
“Gripping.
The Thurlo team brings the tensions inherent in Navajo life alive by showing the myriad ways in which the tribe’s traditionalists conflict with the progressives.
The Thurlos also focus on how modern crime investigation conflicts with the Navajo belief in chindi, or the evil that remains at death scenes and must be avoided.
A spirited blend of Navajo culture and police procedure.” —Booklist (starred review) on Tracking Bear
“Tracking Bear is a great police procedural that gives readers an insightful look into the culture of the Navajo living on the reservation today.
The who-done-it is complex, compelling and exciting.” —Midwest Book Review
“Realistic, fast-paced, and intense.
Action scenes keep the plot moving at a quick pace with some surprises along the way, adding to the excitement.” —School Library Journal on Changing Woman
“A hair-raising opening.
The Thurlos hit all the right notes: they have an intriguing, growing character at the center of a series that combines fast-moving plots and a wealth of fascinating cultural information.” —Booklist on Wind Spirit
“Red Mesa is an engrossing mystery as intricately woven as a fine Navajo rug.
It kept me guessing to the end.” —New York Times bestselling author Margaret Coel
“A fascinating story.
Ella Clah, strong and vulnerable at the same time, is an intriguing character of great depth, and the surprise ending will delight all mystery lovers.” —Romantic Times on Red Mesa
“An intense, spellbinding family drama in which the battle between good and evil affects both modernist and traditionalist Navajo.
Prime reading for fans of Tony Hillerman and other Southwestern mysteries.” —Library Journal on Red Mesa