L.A. Quartet Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of L.A. Quartet books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Black Dahlia
Buy on Amazon1987
The Big Nowhere
Buy on Amazon1988
L.A. Confidential
Buy on Amazon1990
White Jazz
Buy on Amazon1992
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the L.A. Quartet series is publication order: 1. The Black Dahlia (1987), 2. The Big Nowhere (1988), 3. L.A. Confidential (1990), 4. White Jazz (1992). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The L.A. Quartet series by James Ellroy contains 4 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The L.A. Quartet series is written by James Ellroy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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