Clifford Irving Reading Order
6 series ยท 25 books ยท 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 (2012โ2012)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | After Berkeley: Objectif Exhibitions, 2010-2011 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Eddie Mancuso & Vasily Borgneff Series
Complete2 books (1978โ1983)
Start with The Death Freak and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Death Freak 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Sleeping Spy 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Legal Novels Series
Complete4 books (1990โ2014)
Start with Trial, the first of 4 books in the Legal Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Trial 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Final Argument 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Spring 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Boy on Trial 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1968โ2014)
Start with Spy(With: Herbert Burkholz), the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Spy(With: Herbert Burkholz) 1968Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Fake! The Story of Elmyr de Hory, the Greatest Art Forger of Our Time 1969Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Battle of Jerusalem 1970Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | What Really Happened 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Hoax 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Howard Hughes 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Daddy's Girl 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Clifford Irving's Prison Journal 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2011โ2014)
Start with Bloomberg Discovers America and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bloomberg Discovers America 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | A Congress of Baboons 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1959โ2014)
Start with The Losers, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Losers 1959Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Stranger 1961Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Valley 1962Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The 38th Floor 1968Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Project Octavio 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Tom Mix and Pancho Villa 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Angel of Zin 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Clash by Night 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

