Earl Emerson Books in Order

Earl Emerson is a critically acclaimed author and lieutenant in the Seattle Fire Department, where his experiences inform the gritty realism that permeates his crime fiction. A Shamus Award winner, Emerson's writing career has been marked by the success of his Thomas Black detective series. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human condition, Emerson crafts complex characters and intricate plots that have captivated readers worldwide. His work often explores the darker aspects of human nature, set against the richly atmospheric backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Now based in North Bend, Washington, Emerson continues to weave compelling stories that have earned him a reputation as one of the most respected voices in the crime fiction genre.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Earl Emerson

  • #1
    Black Hearts And Slow Dancing(1988)
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  • #2
    Help Wanted: Orphans Preferred(1990)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Morons and Madmen(1993)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Going Crazy In Public(1996)
    Amazon
  • #5
    The Dead Horse Paint Company(1996)
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  • #1
    The Rainy City(1985)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Poverty Bay(1985)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Nervous Laughter(1986)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Fat Tuesday(1987)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Deviant Behavior(1988)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Yellow Dog Party(1991)
    Amazon
  • #7
    The Portland Laugher(1994)
    Amazon
  • #8
    The Vanishing Smile(1995)
    Amazon
  • #9
    The Million-Dollar Tattoo(1996)
    Amazon
  • #10
    Deception Pass(1997)
    Amazon
  • #11
    Catfish Cafe(1998)
    Amazon
  • #12
    Cape Disappointment(2009)
    Amazon
  • #13
    Monica's Sister(2013)
    Amazon
  • #14
    Two Miles of Darkness(2015)
    Amazon
  • #15
    Jackson Street(2017)
    Amazon

About Earl Emerson

Earl Emerson is a critically acclaimed author and lieutenant in the Seattle Fire Department, where his experiences inform the gritty realism that permeates his crime fiction. A Shamus Award winner, Emerson's writing career has been marked by the success of his Thomas Black detective series. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human condition, Emerson crafts complex characters and intricate plots that have captivated readers worldwide. His work often explores the darker aspects of human nature, set against the richly atmospheric backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Now based in North Bend, Washington, Emerson continues to weave compelling stories that have earned him a reputation as one of the most respected voices in the crime fiction genre.

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