Blackford Oakes Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Blackford Oakes books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Saving the Queen
Buy on Amazon1976
Stained Glass
Buy on Amazon1978
Who's on First
Buy on Amazon1980
Marco Polo, If You Can
Buy on Amazon1981
The Story of Henri Tod
Buy on Amazon1983
See You Later Alligator
Buy on Amazon1985
High Jinx
Buy on Amazon1986
Mongoose, R.I.P.
Buy on Amazon1987
Tucker's Last Stand
Buy on Amazon1990
A Very Private Plot
Buy on Amazon1993
The Blackford Oakes Reader
Buy on Amazon1995
Last Call for Blackford Oakes
Buy on Amazon2005
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Blackford Oakes series is publication order: 1. Saving the Queen (1976), 2. Stained Glass (1978), 3. Who's on First (1980), 4. Marco Polo, If You Can (1981), 5. The Story of Henri Tod (1983), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Blackford Oakes series by William F. Buckley, Jr. contains 12 books. The series began in 1976 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Blackford Oakes series is written by William F. Buckley, Jr.. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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