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Jesse Falkenstein Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jesse Falkenstein 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 Jesse Falkenstein series? Start with "A Case for Appeal" (1961) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Jesse Falkenstein reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Case for Appeal
1961
Against the Evidence
1962
My Name Is Death
1964
Some Avenger, Rise!
1966
A serious investigation,
1968
In the Death of a Man
1970
Paper Chase
1971
The Blind Search
1977
Look Back On Death
1978
Motive in Shadow
1980
The Miser
1981
Little Boy Lost
1983
The Wine of Life
1985
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