Black Lizard Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Black Lizard books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Powder Burn
Buy on Amazon1981
Trap Line
Buy on Amazon1982
A Death in China
Buy on Amazon1984
The Sinners of San Ramon (By: William D. Montalbano)
Buy on Amazon1989
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Black Lizard series is publication order: 1. Powder Burn (1981), 2. Trap Line (1982), 3. A Death in China (1984), 4. The Sinners of San Ramon (By: William D. Montalbano) (1989). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Black Lizard series by Carl Hiaasen contains 4 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Black Lizard series is written by Carl Hiaasen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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