The Tony Hillerman Prize is awarded annually to the first-time author of a mystery set in the southwestern United States. It is co-sponsored by Wordharvest and St. Martin's Press.

2011

Best First Novel: City of Saints by Andrew Hunt

2010

Best First Novel: The Territory by Tricia Fields (Minotaur Books)

2009

No Award(s) Given

2008

Best First Novel: The Ragged Edge of Nowhere by Roy Chaney

2007

Best First Novel: The Replacement Child by Christine Barber

If present, indicates a review by Mysterious Reviews.

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