 Greg Herren, for "Reviewing the Evidence", found that the "suspense gradually builds until the reader cannot help but turn the page, regardless of the time" stating that Hillerman is "a master of character, scene, and plot", concluding that "what makes "Skinwalkers" so outstanding, for me, is that it takes the reader inside the world of the Navajo reservation".Alicia Karen Elkins, for "Rambles" magazine, stated that she "could not put this book down and read it completely in one sitting", finding that it "will keep you edge of your seat and amaze you with unexpected twists" and that "the writing is lively and extremely descriptive"; concluding "I highly recommend it for anyone with an interest in Native American folklore or culture".