Seldom Disappointed - by Tony Hillerman (Paperback)

About the Book

This is a splendid memoir, an affectionate and unvarnished recollection of the life of one of America's best-loved writers today. Beginning with his upbringing in Depression-era Oklahoma, this book spans Hillerman's tour of duty in France in World War II, his newspaper career, and his now legendary entry into publishing. Photo inserts.

From the Back Cover

In this affectionate and unvarnished recollection of his past, Tony Hillerman looks at seventy-six years spent getting from hard-times farm boy to bestselling author. Using the gifts of a talented novelist and reporter, Hillerman draws brilliant portrait not just of his life, but of the world around him.

Review Quotes

"A warmly old-fashioned reminiscence from the dean of the American regional mystery." - Kirkus Reviews
"Hillerman reveals the real author...a great yarn." - Denver Post, Glenn Griffin
"Man of mysteries seldom disappoints." - Chicago Tribune