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ⓘ About R. Allen Chappell
R. Allen Chappell is an American author of historical mystery author whose writing is inspired by his experiences. Chappell grew alongside the Navajo, and he believes there is a lot he learned from schooling, working, and hanging out with them. The author is quick to state that while his stories are fictional, he tries to make his characters as believable as possible while working to keep the culture accurate. When he is not writing, Chappell continues to dig deeper into the Navajo culture and way of life. The author lives in Western Colorado. Navajo Autumn Navajo Autumn is the first book in the Navajo Nation Mystery series. The book stars Charlie Yazzie, a Navajo law graduate looking to create a name for himself in the corporate world.
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Who is R. Allen Chappell?
R. Allen Chappell is an American author of historical mystery author whose writing is inspired by his experiences. Chappell grew alongside the Navajo, and he believes there is a lot he learned from schooling, working, and hanging out with them. The author is quick to state that while his stories are fictional, he tries to make his characters as believable as possible while working to keep the culture accurate.
Which R. Allen Chappell series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Navajo Nation Mystery series, the earliest of R. Allen Chappell's multi-book series: it opens with Navajo Autumn (2013) and runs to 15 books across 2013–2026, ending with No Word From Hell (2026).
How many books has R. Allen Chappell written?
R. Allen Chappell has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2026. 15 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Navajo Nation Mystery series with 15 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should R. Allen Chappell's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. R. Allen Chappell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Navajo Nation Mystery (2013–2026, 15 books).
How are R. Allen Chappell's books organised into series?
This guide splits R. Allen Chappell's 16 books into 1 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Navajo Nation Mystery (15 books, 2013–2026).