Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other Indian Country Affairs
Buy on Amazon1973
New Mexico, Rio Grande, and Other Essays
Buy on Amazon1975
The Spell of New Mexico
Buy on Amazon1976
Tony Hillerman's Indian Country Map and Guide
Buy on Amazon1987
Indian Country
Buy on Amazon1987
Talking Mysteries: A Conversation With Tony Hillerman (With: Ernie Bulow)
Buy on Amazon1991
Hillerman Country (With: Barney Hillerman)
Buy on Amazon1991
Seldom Disappointed
Buy on Amazon2001
Kilroy Was There
Buy on Amazon2004
The Perfect Murder
Buy on Amazon1991
2nd Culprit
Buy on Amazon1993
The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories
Buy on Amazon1996
The Serpent's Tongue: Prose, Poetry, and Art of the New Mexican Pueblos
Buy on Amazon1997
First Cases, Volume 3
Buy on Amazon1999
A Century of Great Suspense Stories
Buy on Amazon2001
The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction
Buy on Amazon2004
Hillerman’s first novel and smash success was The Blessing Way
1970
Several of Tony Hillerman’s books have been adapted into television films. The Dark Wind
1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Great Taos Bank Robbery and Other Indian Country Affairs (1973), 2. New Mexico, Rio Grande, and Other Essays (1975), 3. The Spell of New Mexico (1976), 4. Tony Hillerman's Indian Country Map and Guide (1987), 5. Indian Country (1987), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Tony Hillerman contains 18 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Tony Hillerman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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