Dortmunder Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dortmunder books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Hot Rock
Buy on Amazon1970
Bank Shot
Buy on Amazon1972
Jimmy The Kid
Buy on Amazon1974
Nobody's Perfect
Buy on Amazon1977
Why Me?
Buy on Amazon1983
Good Behavior
Buy on Amazon1985
Drowned Hopes
Buy on Amazon1990
Don't Ask
Buy on Amazon1993
What's The Worst That Could Happen?
Buy on Amazon1996
Bad News
Buy on Amazon2001
The Road To Ruin
Buy on Amazon2004
Thieves' Dozen
Buy on Amazon2004
Watch Your Back!
Buy on Amazon2005
What's So Funny?
Buy on Amazon2007
Get Real
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Dortmunder series is publication order: 1. The Hot Rock (1970), 2. Bank Shot (1972), 3. Jimmy The Kid (1974), 4. Nobody's Perfect (1977), 5. Why Me? (1983), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Dortmunder series by Donald E. Westlake contains 15 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Dortmunder series is written by Donald E. Westlake. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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