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Nolan Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nolan 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 Nolan series? Start with "Bait Money" (1973) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Nolan reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Bait Money
1973
Blood Money
1973
Fly Paper
1981
Hush Money
1981
Hard Cash
1981
Scratch Fever
1982
Spree
1987
Mourn the Living
1988
Tough Tender
1991
Skim Deep
2020
Double Down
2021
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