D.W. Buffa Reading Order
4 series · 22 books
D.W. Buffa is a prolific American writer renowned for his gripping legal and crime thrillers. With a career spanning from 1997 to 2023, he has published 22 novels across four series, including the popular Joseph Antonelli and Senator Bobby Hart series, as well as The Western Quartet and several standalone works. His deep understanding of the legal system, gained from his background as a criminal defense attorney, informs his storytelling and lends authenticity to his most notable works.
Joseph Antonelli Series
Complete8 books (1997–2020)
Start with The Defense, the first of 8 books in the Joseph Antonelli series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Defense 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Prosecution 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Judgment 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Legacy 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Star Witness 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Breach of Trust 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Trial by Fire 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Privilege 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Senator Bobby Hart Series
Complete3 books (2008–2017)
Start with Rubicon(As: Lawrence Alexander) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Rubicon(As: Lawrence Alexander) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Grand Master 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Hillary 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete7 books (2010–2023)
Start with Evangeline, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Evangeline 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Dark Backward 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Swindlers 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Last Man 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Necessity 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The 45th 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Lunatic Carnival 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Western Quartet Series
Likely Complete4 books (2014–2021)
Start with Helen, the first of 4 books in the The Western Quartet series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Helen 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Julian’s Laughter 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Autobiography of Niccolo Machiavelli 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Neumann's Last Concert 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has D.W. Buffa written?
- D.W. Buffa has written 22 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each D.W. Buffa series?
- Here are the first books in D.W. Buffa's series: Joseph Antonelli: The Defense; Senator Bobby Hart: Rubicon(As: Lawrence Alexander); The Western Quartet: Helen.
- What order should I read D.W. Buffa's books?
- We recommend reading D.W. Buffa's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are D.W. Buffa's series complete?
- D.W. Buffa has 2 completed series.