Nameless Detective Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nameless Detective books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Snatch
Buy on Amazon1971
The Vanished
Buy on Amazon1973
Undercurrent
Buy on Amazon1973
Blowback
Buy on Amazon1977
Twospot
Buy on Amazon1978
Labyrinth
Buy on Amazon1980
Hoodwink
Buy on Amazon1981
Scattershot
Buy on Amazon1982
Dragonfire
Buy on Amazon1982
Bindlestiff
Buy on Amazon1983
Quicksilver
Buy on Amazon1984
Nightshades
Buy on Amazon1984
Double (With: Marcia Muller)
Buy on Amazon1984
Bones
Buy on Amazon1985
Deadfall
Buy on Amazon1986
Shackles
Buy on Amazon1989
Jackpot
Buy on Amazon1990
Breakdown
Buy on Amazon1991
Quarry
Buy on Amazon1991
Epitaphs
Buy on Amazon1992
Demons
Buy on Amazon1993
Hardcase
Buy on Amazon1995
Sentinels
Buy on Amazon1996
Illusions
Buy on Amazon1997
Boobytrap
Buy on Amazon1998
Crazybone
Buy on Amazon2000
Bleeders
Buy on Amazon2001
Spook
Buy on Amazon2002
Nightcrawlers
Buy on Amazon2005
Mourners
Buy on Amazon2006
Savages
Buy on Amazon2007
Fever
Buy on Amazon2008
Schemers
Buy on Amazon2009
Betrayers
Buy on Amazon2010
Camouflage
Buy on Amazon2011
Hellbox
Buy on Amazon2012
Nemesis
Buy on Amazon2013
Strangers
Buy on Amazon2014
Vixen
Buy on Amazon2015
Zigzag
Buy on Amazon2016
Endgame
Buy on Amazon2017
Booktaker
Buy on Amazon2011
Kinsmen
Buy on Amazon2012
Femme
Buy on Amazon2012
Casefile
Buy on Amazon1983
Spadework
Buy on Amazon1994
Scenarios
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Nameless Detective series is publication order: 1. The Snatch (1971), 2. The Vanished (1973), 3. Undercurrent (1973), 4. Blowback (1977), 5. Twospot (1978), and 42 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Nameless Detective series by Bill Pronzini contains 47 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Nameless Detective series is written by Bill Pronzini. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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