David Thurlo is a renowned American author, best known for his mystery novels that feature Native American themes. Thurlo collaborates with his wife, Aimee Thurlo, on all of his novels. The two began writing together after David, who was working as a teacher at the time, became interested in writing while observing Aimee's own writing process. They found that they could write well together and developed a single voice in their writing.
Thurlo and his wife have written several popular novel series, including the Ella Clah series, Sister Agatha series, Brotherhood of Warriors series, Copper Canyon series, and Najavo Rez and Lee Nez series. The couple's writing is known for its focus on Native American themes, and their novels have been translated into many different languages and are available worldwide.
David Thurlo was raised on the Navajo Reservation and taught there until his recent retirement. He briefly left Shiprock to complete his education at the University of New Mexico. Thurlo's wife, Aimee, was born in Havana, Cuba, and had lived in New Mexico for forty-four years before her death in 2014. The couple learned to write as a team, and their novels have been successful in various formats, including ebooks.
Since Aimee's passing, David has continued to write, working on his new Charlie Henry mystery series. The first book in the series, "Rob Thy Neighbor," is scheduled for publication in August 2016, and the second title, "Graver Consequences," was a finalist for the New Mexico-Arizona Book Award in the Mystery-Suspense category. Thurlo's novels continue to be popular and widely available, a testament to his talent as a writer and the appeal of his unique storytelling.