Sam McCain Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Sam McCain books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Day The Music Died
Buy on Amazon1998
Wake Up Little Susie
Buy on Amazon1999
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Buy on Amazon2000
Save the Last Dance for Me
Buy on Amazon2002
Everybody's Somebody's Fool
Buy on Amazon2003
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Buy on Amazon2004
Fools Rush In
Buy on Amazon2007
Ticket to Ride
Buy on Amazon2009
Bad Moon Rising
Buy on Amazon2011
Riders on the Storm
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Sam McCain series is publication order: 1. The Day The Music Died (1998), 2. Wake Up Little Susie (1999), 3. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (2000), 4. Save the Last Dance for Me (2002), 5. Everybody's Somebody's Fool (2003), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Sam McCain series by Ed Gorman contains 10 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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