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Detroit Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Detroit 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 Detroit series? Start with "Whiskey River" (1990) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Detroit reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Whiskey River
1990
Motown
1991
King of the Corner
1992
Edsel
1995
Stress
1996
Jitterbug
1998
Thunder City
1999
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