Sam Chitto

Sam Chitto is the main character of Lu Clifton's mystery series, a Choctaw tribal police officer who investigates cold cases in southeastern Oklahoma.

Sam Chitto is a Choctaw tribal police officer based in southeastern Oklahoma. He has a talent for digging into old, unsolved cases that nobody else wants to touch. His persistence and refusal to drop a case make him effective, but they also get him into trouble with his chain of command.

Across five novels, Sam wrestles with the tensions between tribal sovereignty and federal jurisdiction while trying to bring justice to victims who have been forgotten. His personal connection to Choctaw culture and history shapes the way he approaches each investigation.

Reading Order

See the complete Sam Chitto Mystery reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sam Chitto?

Sam Chitto is a field officer with the Choctaw Nation tribal police. He takes on cold cases that other investigators have given up on, often bending the rules to find answers.

What series is Sam Chitto in?

Sam Chitto is the main character of the Sam Chitto Mystery series by Lu Clifton, which has five books published between 2015 and 2022.

Where are the Sam Chitto books set?

The Sam Chitto Mystery series is set in southeastern Oklahoma, primarily in Choctaw Nation territory.

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