Cornell Woolrich Reading Order
5 series · 76 books · Born 1903
Cornell Woolrich was an American master of mystery and psychological suspense whose prolific output spanned nearly a century of publication. Writing under his own name and the pseudonyms William Irish and George Hopley, he crafted taut novels and compulsively readable short stories that explored the darker corners of ordinary life, often trapping everyday characters in nightmarish circumstances beyond their control. His work became the source material for countless film and television adaptations, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential voices in twentieth-century crime fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (1969–2003)
Start with Daring Detectives, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Daring Detectives
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Collections Series
Complete22 books (1942–2018)
Start with Rear Window and Other Stories, the first of 22 books in the Collections series.
Start this series with Rear Window and Other Stories
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete7 books (1950–2021)
Start with Dilemma of the Dead Lady, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Dilemma of the Dead Lady
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete32 books (1926–1978)
Start with Cover Charge, the first of 32 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Cover Charge
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William Irish Short Story Collections Series
Complete5 books (1946–1952)
Start with If I Should Die Before I Wake, the first of 5 books in the William Irish Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with If I Should Die Before I Wake
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cornell Woolrich written?
- Cornell Woolrich has written 76 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1926 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Cornell Woolrich series?
- Here are the first books in Cornell Woolrich's series: Anthologies: Daring Detectives; Collections: Rear Window and Other Stories; Short Stories/Novellas: Dilemma of the Dead Lady; William Irish Short Story Collections: If I Should Die Before I Wake.
- What order should I read Cornell Woolrich's books?
- We recommend reading Cornell Woolrich's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Cornell Woolrich's series complete?
- Cornell Woolrich has 4 completed series.