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Mystery Novels, With A Southwestern Flair

Fresh Air
Published October 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM EDT

Author Tony Hillerman died Oct. 26 at the age of 83. He was best known for his mystery novels, which evoked the Najavo culture of the American Southwest. In this 1998 interview, Hillerman discusses writing and his attraction to Native American culture.

This interview was originally broadcast on Jul. 7, 1988.

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