Bill Granger Books in Order

Bill Granger is a masterful storyteller known for his gritty and suspenseful novels that seamlessly blend international intrigue with the harsh realities of urban crime. As a seasoned newspaperman turned novelist, Granger's work often alternates between espionage thrillers and police procedurals set against the backdrop of Chicago's gritty streets. Under his own name or pseudonyms Joe Gash and Bill Griffith, he has penned 25 novels, each featuring a cast of colorful characters navigating the city's rough environs. Granger's critically acclaimed novel "Public Murders" stands out as a personal favorite, winning an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America in 1981. This gripping tale of a rapist-murderer's reign of terror in Chicago takes an emotional toll on the detectives tasked with solving the crimes. His first spy novel, "The November Man," caused an international stir with its plot to assassinate a relative of Queen Elizabeth, eerily foreshadowing a real-life tragedy.