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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "The Onion Field" (1973) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Onion Field
1973
Lines and Shadows
1984
Echoes in the Darkness
1987
Blooding, The
1989
Fire Lover
2002
The Crown Crime Companion
1995
Last Seen off Stingray Point: And 8 Other Dances With Death On The Western Edge
2014
Silent Night, Deadly Night
2016
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