Tony Hillerman First Edition Lot (4) — Skinwalkers, The Sinister Pig, Skeleton Man, The Wailing Wind

Collection of four hardcover first editions by Tony Hillerman, each from his acclaimed Leaphorn & Chee Navajo Tribal Police mystery series. Titles include Skinwalkers (1986), The Wailing Wind (2002), The Sinister Pig (2003), and Skeleton Man (2004). Hillerman’s novels masterfully intertwine crime, culture, and landscape, set against the American Southwest and deeply rooted in Navajo tradition. Each volume features the striking dust jacket art of Peter Thorpe, whose geometric and symbolic imagery reflects the stories’ cultural depth.

This lot spans both the mid and late phases of Hillerman’s career, including Skinwalkers, the award-winning classic that first united detectives Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee, as well as his later bestsellers The Wailing Wind, The Sinister Pig, and Skeleton Man, which introduce Officer Bernadette Manuelito. All four books reached the New York Times Best Seller list, showcasing Hillerman’s enduring popularity and literary craftsmanship.

Condition:

In very good condition overall, with light rubbing and surface wear to dust jackets, most noticeable on metallic covers. Bindings remain tight, pages clean, and interiors bright. No inscriptions or remainder marks observed. A well-kept set ideal for collectors of Southwestern and mystery fiction classics. Please review photos for individual jacket details.

Dimensions:

Each volume approximately 9.5 x 6.5 inches.