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L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories 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 L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories series? Start with "Black DahliaWhite Rose (By: Joyce Carol Oates)" (2011) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Black DahliaWhite Rose (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2011

Damn Near Dead
2006

A Hell of a Woman
2007

Queens Noir
2008

L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories
2010

The Picador Book of 40
2012

The Best American Mystery Stories 2014
2014

The Best American Mystery Stories 2016
2016

Die a Little
2005

The Song is You
2007
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