
Carl Hiaasen Reading Order
9 series Β· 40 books Β· Born 12 March 1953
Carl Hiaasen is a celebrated American novelist and journalist known for his sharp humor and engaging storytelling. With a prolific career spanning from 1981 to 2025, he has authored 40 books across nine series, including notable titles featuring characters like Andrew Yancy and Skink. His work often captures the eccentricities of Florida, making him a distinctive voice in the genre of satirical fiction.
Andrew Yancy Series
Complete2 books (2013β2016)
Start with Bad Monkey and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Monkey 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Razor Girl 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1997β2007)
Start with Naked Came the Manatee and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Naked Came the Manatee 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Writers on Writing 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Best American Mystery Stories 2007 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Black Lizard Series
Complete4 books (1981β1989)
Start with Powder Burn, the first of 4 books in the Black Lizard series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Powder Burn 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Trap Line 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Death in China 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Sinners of San Ramon(By: William D. Montalbano) 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
Juvenile Series
Likely Complete6 books (2002β2023)
Start with Hoot, the first of 6 books in the Juvenile series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hoot 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Flush 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Scat 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Chomp 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Squirm 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Wrecker 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Mick Stranahan Series
Complete2 books (1989β2004)
Start with Skin Tight and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Skin Tight 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Skinny Dip 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1998β2018)
Start with Team Rodent : How Disney Devours the World, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Team Rodent : How Disney Devours the World 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Kick Ass: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Paradise Screwed: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Downhill Lie / Fairway to Hell 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dance of the Reptiles 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Assume the Worst 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Edible Exile 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Skink Series
Complete7 books (1987β2014)
Start with Double Whammy, the first of 7 books in the Skink series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Double Whammy 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Native Tongue 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Stormy Weather 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sick Puppy 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Skinny Dip 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Star Island 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Skink--No Surrender 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing9 books (1986β2025)
Start with Tourist Season, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tourist Season 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Strip Tease 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Lucky You 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Basket Case 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Nature Girl 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Bad Monkey 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Razor Girl 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Squeeze Me 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Fever Beach 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carl Hiaasen written?
- Carl Hiaasen has written 40 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Carl Hiaasen series?
- Here are the first books in Carl Hiaasen's series: Andrew Yancy: Bad Monkey; Anthologies: Naked Came the Manatee; Black Lizard: Powder Burn; Juvenile: Hoot; Mick Stranahan: Skin Tight.
- What order should I read Carl Hiaasen's books?
- We recommend reading Carl Hiaasen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Carl Hiaasen still writing new books?
- Yes, Carl Hiaasen has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

