Sam Chitto Mystery Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Scalp Dance | 2015 | Buy |
| The Bone Picker | 2017 | Buy |
| The Horned Owl | 2018 | Buy |
| Five-Dollar Indian | 2020 | Buy |
| No Trespassing | 2022 | Buy |
Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Seeking Grace In Beulah Land | 2019 | Buy |
| Liquid Grace | 2020 | Buy |
Lu Clifton writes mystery fiction rooted in the land and culture of southeastern Oklahoma. Her best-known work is the Sam Chitto Mystery series, which follows a Choctaw tribal police officer solving crimes on and around reservation land. The series has earned recognition for its authentic portrayal of Native American communities.
Beyond the Sam Chitto books, Clifton has published two standalone novels. Her fiction often explores questions of identity, justice, and the complicated history of Native peoples in Oklahoma.