David Levien Reading Order
3 series · 7 books
David Levien is an American crime novelist and screenwriter whose thrillers often explore the dark underbelly of urban life. He is best known for his Frank Behr series, featuring a former police officer turned private investigator navigating dangerous cases in Indianapolis. Beyond his novels, Levien has worked across multiple creative disciplines including screenwriting, directing, and producing, bringing his storytelling expertise to both page and screen.
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Frank Behr Series
Complete4 books (2008–2015)
David Levien's Frank Behr series comprises four crime thrillers published between 2008 and 2015, following a complete arc. The books should be read in publication order: City of the Sun, Where the Dead Lay, Thirteen Million Dollar Pop (also titled The Contract), and Signature Kill. This finished series delivers a full narrative spanning Behr's investigations across multiple cases.
Start with City of the Sun, the first of 4 books in the Frank Behr series.
Start this series with City of the Sun
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1999–2002)
David Levien's two standalone mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order. Wormwood arrived in 1999, followed by Swagbelly in 2002, completing this finished pair of works. Each book functions as an independent story, though reading them in the sequence they were released provides the most natural experience of Levien's evolving storytelling across this brief period.
Start with Wormwood and read in order.
Start this series with Wormwood
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Standalone Plays Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Levien written?
- David Levien has written 7 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each David Levien series?
- Here are the first books in David Levien's series: Frank Behr: City of the Sun.
- What order should I read David Levien's books?
- We recommend reading David Levien's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are David Levien's series complete?
- David Levien has 3 completed series.