Sam Chitto is a field officer with the Choctaw Nation tribal police in Lu Clifton’s mystery series. His work takes him to cold cases and crimes that have been left unresolved in southeastern Oklahoma.
Sam’s persistence can put him at odds with his superiors. Begin with Scalp Dance (2015) and use the Sam Chitto Mystery reading order for the five-book sequence.
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 should I start with Sam Chitto?
Start with Scalp Dance (2015) and read the five Sam Chitto Mystery novels in publication order.