Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Syndicate Wife: The Story Of Ann Drahmann Coppola
Buy on Amazon1968
The Syndicate Abroad
Buy on Amazon1969
Lansky
Buy on Amazon1971
The Mobs and the Mafia: The Illustrated History of Organized Crime
Buy on Amazon1972
The Beauties and the Beasts: The Mob in Show Business
Buy on Amazon1973
Gangs and Gangsters. The Illustrated History of Gangs from Jesse James to Murph the Surf
Buy on Amazon1974
The Private Lives of Public Enemies
Buy on Amazon1974
Kidnapping: The Illustrated History
Buy on Amazon1974
King's Mountain: The epic of the Blue Ridge "mountain men" in the American Revolution
Buy on Amazon1976
The Only Game in Town: An Illustrated History of Gambling
Buy on Amazon1976
The Politics of Prosecution: Jim Thompson, Marje Everett, Richard Nixon & the Trial of Otto Kerner
Buy on Amazon1978
Of Grass and Snow: The Secret Criminal Elite
Buy on Amazon1979
Desert Sanctuary
Buy on Amazon1987
Razzle Dazzle
Buy on Amazon1995
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Syndicate Wife: The Story Of Ann Drahmann Coppola (1968), 2. The Syndicate Abroad (1969), 3. Lansky (1971), 4. The Mobs and the Mafia: The Illustrated History of Organized Crime (1972), 5. The Beauties and the Beasts: The Mob in Show Business (1973), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Hank Messick contains 14 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Hank Messick. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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