Wallace Stroby Books in Order

Wallace Stroby is a prolific author and award-winning journalist, celebrated for his gripping novels that vividly capture the essence of the Jersey Shore. His notable works include "Cold Shot to the Heart", "Gone 'Til November", "The Heartbreak Lounge", and "The Barbed-Wire Kiss", the latter of which earned him a finalist spot for the 2004 Barry Award for Best First Novel. Praised by The Washington Post for its "scorching" debut, "The Barbed-Wire Kiss" showcases Stroby's masterful storytelling and deep understanding of New Jersey's neighborhoods. A lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore and a Rutgers University graduate, Stroby's experience as an editor at the Star-Ledger of Newark has greatly influenced his writing, offering a unique perspective on the region's culture and people.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Wallace Stroby

  • #1
    Cold Shot to the Heart(2011)
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  • #2
    Kings of Midnight(2012)
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  • #3
    Shoot the Woman First(2013)
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  • #4
    The Devil's Share(2015)
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  • #1
    The Barbed-Wire Kiss(2003)
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  • #2
    The Heartbreak Lounge(2005)
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  • #1
    Gone 'til November(2010)
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  • #2
    Some Die Nameless(2018)
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  • #3
    Heaven's a Lie(2021)
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  • #4
    Lovers in the Cold(2011)
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  • #5
    At Home in the Dark(2019)
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  • #6
    Playing Games(2023)
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About Wallace Stroby

Wallace Stroby is a prolific author and award-winning journalist, celebrated for his gripping novels that vividly capture the essence of the Jersey Shore. His notable works include "Cold Shot to the Heart", "Gone 'Til November", "The Heartbreak Lounge", and "The Barbed-Wire Kiss", the latter of which earned him a finalist spot for the 2004 Barry Award for Best First Novel. Praised by The Washington Post for its "scorching" debut, "The Barbed-Wire Kiss" showcases Stroby's masterful storytelling and deep understanding of New Jersey's neighborhoods. A lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore and a Rutgers University graduate, Stroby's experience as an editor at the Star-Ledger of Newark has greatly influenced his writing, offering a unique perspective on the region's culture and people.

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