D.C. Quartet Books in Order
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
The Big Blowdown
Buy on Amazon1996
King Suckerman
Buy on Amazon1997
The Sweet Forever
Buy on Amazon1998
Shame the Devil
Buy on Amazon2000
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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