D.C. Quartet Books in Order

4
Books
1996
First Book
2000
Latest Book
5
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of D.C. Quartet books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

The Big Blowdown

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1996

2

King Suckerman

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1997

3

The Sweet Forever

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1998

4

Shame the Devil

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2000

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the D.C. Quartet series is publication order: 1. The Big Blowdown (1996), 2. King Suckerman (1997), 3. The Sweet Forever (1998), 4. Shame the Devil (2000). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The D.C. Quartet series by George P. Pelecanos contains 4 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The D.C. Quartet series is written by George P. Pelecanos. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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