Thomas Black Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Thomas Black books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Rainy City
Buy on Amazon1985
Poverty Bay
Buy on Amazon1985
Nervous Laughter
Buy on Amazon1986
Fat Tuesday
Buy on Amazon1987
Deviant Behavior
Buy on Amazon1988
Yellow Dog Party
Buy on Amazon1991
The Portland Laugher
Buy on Amazon1994
The Vanishing Smile
Buy on Amazon1995
The Million-Dollar Tattoo
Buy on Amazon1996
Deception Pass
Buy on Amazon1997
Catfish Cafe
Buy on Amazon1998
Cape Disappointment
Buy on Amazon2009
Monica's Sister
Buy on Amazon2013
Two Miles of Darkness
Buy on Amazon2015
Jackson Street
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Thomas Black series is publication order: 1. The Rainy City (1985), 2. Poverty Bay (1985), 3. Nervous Laughter (1986), 4. Fat Tuesday (1987), 5. Deviant Behavior (1988), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Thomas Black series by Earl Emerson contains 15 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Thomas Black series is written by Earl Emerson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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