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Dave Brandstetter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dave Brandstetter 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 Dave Brandstetter series? Start with "Fadeout" (1970) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Dave Brandstetter reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Fadeout
1970
Death Claims
1973
Troublemaker
1975
The Man Everybody Was Afraid Of
1978
Skinflick
1979
Gravedigger
1982
Nightwork
1984
Brandstetter and Other Stories
1984
The Little Dog Laughed
1986
Early Graves
1987
Obedience
1989
The Boy Who Was Buried This Morning
1990
A Country of Old Men
1991
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