Clifford Irving Reading Order
6 series Β· 25 books Β· Born 5 Nov 1930
Clifford Irving was a prolific author known for his captivating narratives in various genres, encompassing legal dramas, thrillers, and non-fiction. His body of work includes 25 books across six series, featuring notable titles such as the Eddie Mancuso and Vasily Borgneff series, as well as several standalone novels and short stories. Active from 1959 to 2014, Irving gained widespread recognition for his intriguing exploration of truth and deception, particularly with his controversial book on Howard Hughes.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2012β2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | After Berkeley: Objectif Exhibitions, 2010-2011 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Eddie Mancuso & Vasily Borgneff Series
Complete2 books (1978β1983)
Start with The Death Freak and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Death Freak 1978Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Sleeping Spy 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
Legal Novels Series
Complete4 books (1990β2014)
Start with Trial, the first of 4 books in the Legal Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Trial 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Final Argument 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Spring 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Boy on Trial 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1968β2014)
Start with Spy(With: Herbert Burkholz), the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spy(With: Herbert Burkholz) 1968Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Fake! The Story of Elmyr de Hory, the Greatest Art Forger of Our Time 1969Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Battle of Jerusalem 1970Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | What Really Happened 1972Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Hoax 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Howard Hughes 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Daddy's Girl 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Clifford Irving's Prison Journal 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2011β2014)
Start with Bloomberg Discovers America and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomberg Discovers America 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Congress of Baboons 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1959β2014)
Start with The Losers, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Losers 1959Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Stranger 1961Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Valley 1962Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The 38th Floor 1968Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Project Octavio 1976Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Tom Mix and Pancho Villa 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Angel of Zin 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Clash by Night 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Clifford Irving written?
- Clifford Irving has written 25 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1959 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Clifford Irving series?
- Here are the first books in Clifford Irving's series: Eddie Mancuso & Vasily Borgneff: The Death Freak; Legal Novels: Trial; Non-Fiction: Spy(With: Herbert Burkholz); Short Stories/Novellas: Bloomberg Discovers America.
- What order should I read Clifford Irving's books?
- We recommend reading Clifford Irving's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Clifford Irving's series complete?
- Clifford Irving has 6 completed series.

