A Thief of Time, published in 1988 by HarperCollins Publishers, is just one of Tony HillermanÕs many mystery novels. Tony Hillerman is well known for his ability to write great mystery novels. Mike Smith has said, ÒIt is HillermanÕs ability to transcend stereotypical detective fiction, however, which makes his writing so fascinating.Ó (1) ÒTony Hillerman is best known for his Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn mysteries set in the SouthwestÉ,Ó notes Brad Crawford (8). In HillermanÕ…showed first 75 words of 1730 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1730 total…Policemen have found their roots once again and are ready to live the way they were born to. Crews 7 Works Cited ÒA Canyon, an Egret, and a Book.Ó Writer 104.1 (1991):9-13. Crawford, Brad. ÒTony Hillerman.Ó WriterÕs Digest Jan 2000: 8-9 Parfit, M. and T. Moore. ÒWeaving mysteries that tell of life among the Navajos.Ó Smithsonian 21.9 (1990): 92-102. Querry, Ron. ÒHillerman Country.Ó Magill Book Reviews. Smith, Mike. ÒTony Hillerman.Ó Favorite Detective Story Writers: From Poe to the Present 81.2 :91