Howard Engel Books in Order
Howard Engel is a renowned Canadian mystery and non-fiction author, celebrated for his captivating Benny Cooperman private-eye series, set in the Niagara Region of Ontario. As a founding member of Crime Writers of Canada, alongside Eric Wright, he has been a pivotal figure in shaping the country's crime writing landscape. Engel's personal life has been marked by notable relationships, including twin children with author Marian Engel, and a son, Jacob, with his late wife, author Janet Hamilton, with whom he co-authored the novel "Murder In Space". Despite facing a life-altering stroke in 2001, Engel persevered, inspiring and mentoring aspiring writers, including Maureen Jennings, creator of the Murdoch novels and television series.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Howard Engel
- #1AmazonThe Suicide Murders(1980)
- #2AmazonThe Ransom Game(1981)
- #3AmazonMurder on Location(1982)
- #4AmazonMurder Sees the Light(1985)
- #5AmazonA City Called July(1986)
- #6AmazonA Victim Must Be Found(1988)
- #7AmazonDead And Buried(1990)
- #8AmazonThere Was an Old Woman(1993)
- #9AmazonGetting Away With Murder(1996)
- #10AmazonThe Cooperman Variations(2001)
- #11AmazonMemory Book(2005)
- #12AmazonEast of Suez(2008)
- #13AmazonThe Whole Megillah(2012)
About Howard Engel
Howard Engel is a renowned Canadian mystery and non-fiction author, celebrated for his captivating Benny Cooperman private-eye series, set in the Niagara Region of Ontario. As a founding member of Crime Writers of Canada, alongside Eric Wright, he has been a pivotal figure in shaping the country's crime writing landscape. Engel's personal life has been marked by notable relationships, including twin children with author Marian Engel, and a son, Jacob, with his late wife, author Janet Hamilton, with whom he co-authored the novel "Murder In Space". Despite facing a life-altering stroke in 2001, Engel persevered, inspiring and mentoring aspiring writers, including Maureen Jennings, creator of the Murdoch novels and television series.
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