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Citybook Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Citybook 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 Citybook series? Start with "Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker (By: Larry DiTillio)" (1982) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Citybook reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker (By: Larry DiTillio)
1982
Port o' Call
1984
Deadly Nightside
1987
Sideshow (By: Paul Jaquays)
1991
Up Town (By: Kevin Crossman)
1992
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