Mystery and thriller is one of the highest-volume genre categories in NMLP donations. The category has significant regional NM collector value:
- Tony Hillerman — Leaphorn/Chee series; first editions from Harper & Row are notable collectibles. Hillerman signature pool closed at his death in 2008 — see the closed signature pools reference. Pillar at the Tony Hillerman pillar.
- Anne Hillerman — continuation series 2013-present, HarperCollins firsts. Strong reader demand. Pillar at the Selling anne hillerman books page.
- Michael McGarrity — Kevin Kerney series, NM-specific. Pillar at the Selling michael mcgarrity books page.
- National-name thriller authors — Patterson, Connelly, Grisham, Coben, Reichs — strong online resale demand for recent hardcovers, LFL routing for paperback backlist.
- Cozy mysteries — large category with steady reader demand; routes to LFL stewards and care facilities.
- Vintage mystery (1940s-1970s) — Christie, Sayers, Doyle Sherlock Holmes editions, Chandler, Hammett — collector niches.
Free pickup. 702-496-4214. If you have a Hillerman first edition or signed copy, mention it when you call.
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Last reviewed 2026-05-02. For corrections, email [email protected].