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

  • #1
    The Suicide Murders(1980)
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  • #2
    The Ransom Game(1981)
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  • #3
    Murder on Location(1982)
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  • #4
    Murder Sees the Light(1985)
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  • #5
    A City Called July(1986)
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  • #6
    A Victim Must Be Found(1988)
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  • #7
    Dead And Buried(1990)
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  • #8
    There Was an Old Woman(1993)
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  • #9
    Getting Away With Murder(1996)
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  • #10
    The Cooperman Variations(2001)
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  • #11
    Memory Book(2005)
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  • #12
    East of Suez(2008)
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  • #13
    The Whole Megillah(2012)
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  • #1
    Murder in Montparnasse(1992)
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  • #2
    City of Fallen Angels(2014)
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  • #1
    Lord High Executioner(1996)
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  • #2
    Crimes of Passion(2001)
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  • #3
    Man Who Forgot How To Read(2007)
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  • #4
    The Man Who Forgot How to Read(2008)
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  • #5
    Criminal Shorts(1992)
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  • #6
    Howard passed away on July 16th, 2019.(20)
  • #1
    Mr. Doyle and Dr. Bell(1997)
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  • #2
    A Child's Christmas In Scarborough(1997)
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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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