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
The Spymaster's Handbook
Buy on Amazon1988
Encyclopedia of Horrifica
Buy on Amazon1992
A Gallery of Rogues
Buy on Amazon1994
How to Solve a Murder
Buy on Amazon1995
How to Try a Murder
Buy on Amazon1995
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Buy on Amazon1998
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Improving Your Memory
Buy on Amazon1999
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Unsolved Mysteries
Buy on Amazon2000
Encyclopedia of World Espionage
Buy on Amazon2000
Irrefutable Evidence
Buy on Amazon2009
It's a Mystery to Me
Buy on Amazon2012
Broken to Better
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Spymaster's Handbook (1988), 2. Encyclopedia of Horrifica (1992), 3. A Gallery of Rogues (1994), 4. How to Solve a Murder (1995), 5. How to Try a Murder (1995), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Michael Kurland contains 12 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Michael Kurland. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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