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Ben Gates Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ben Gates books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Ben Gates series? Start with "Blackmail, Inc." (1958) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Ben Gates reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Blackmail, Inc.
1958
Model for Murder
1959
Kill Now, Pay Later
1960
Ben Gates is Hot
1964
Some Like it Cool
1967
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