David Liss Reading Order
10 series · 119 books · Born 1966
David Liss is an American author specializing in historical mysteries and contemporary thrillers, drawing on his background in eighteenth-century literature to craft intricate plots grounded in period detail. His prolific career spans multiple series including the Benjamin Weaver mysteries set in colonial America, the Harold Middleton novels, and various graphic novel projects that showcase his range across fiction formats. With over seventy books published since 2000, Liss has established himself as a versatile storyteller equally comfortable with historical intrigue and modern suspense.
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Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (2009–2016)
David Liss edited seven mystery and thriller anthologies published between 2009 and 2015, all now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Watchlist. Each volume collects short fiction from various authors across the mystery and thriller genres.
Start with Watchlist, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Watchlist
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Benjamin Weaver Series
Complete4 books (2000–2017)
The Benjamin Weaver series consists of four complete mystery novels published between 2000 and 2017, following the exploits of a Jewish thief-taker operating in eighteenth-century London. Read the books in publication order, beginning with A Conspiracy of Paper and continuing through A Spectacle of Corruption, The Devil's Company, and The Double Dealer. David Liss crafts intricate plots combining historical detail with crime fiction elements throughout this concluded series.
Start with A Conspiracy of Paper, the first of 4 books in the Benjamin Weaver series.
Start this series with A Conspiracy of Paper
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete12 books (2011–2018)
David Liss wrote 12 graphic novels between 2011 and 2018, completing this series of mystery and thriller stories. The collection spans multiple properties including Black Panther, The Spider, The Shadow, Sherlock Holmes, and original works like Mystery Men, with most titles requiring publication order reading. This complete series should be started with Black Panther: The Man Without Fear, Volume 1 and followed through in the sequence of release.
Start with Black Panther: The Man Without Fear, Volume 1, the first of 12 books in the Graphic Novels series.
Start this series with Black Panther: The Man Without Fear, Volume 1
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Harold Middleton Series
Complete3 books (2007–2014)
David Liss's Harold Middleton series consists of three complete books published between 2007 and 2014, spanning mystery and thriller genres. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Chopin Manuscript, followed by The Copper Bracelet, and concluding with The Starling Project: An Audible Drama. This finished series offers a full narrative arc across its three installments.
Start with The Chopin Manuscript and read in order.
Start this series with The Chopin Manuscript
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Journalstone's DoubleDown Series
Complete7 books (2013–2015)
Journalstone's DoubleDown is a seven-book mystery and thriller series published between 2013 and 2015, now complete. Each installment pairs two novellas by different authors, offering contrasting takes on dark themes within a single volume. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dog Days paired with Deadly Passage and concluding with Paleo paired with The Doomsday Prepper.
Start with Dog Days - Deadly Passage(By: Joe McKinney,Sanford Allen), the first of 7 books in the Journalstone's DoubleDown series.
Start this series with Dog Days - Deadly Passage(By: Joe McKinney,Sanford Allen)
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Novels of the Marvel Universe Series
Ongoing29 books (2010–2025)
The Novels of the Marvel Universe is an ongoing series of 29 books published between 2010 and 2025, featuring standalone novelizations of Marvel storylines written by various authors including David Liss, Alexander C. Irvine, Stuart Moore, and others. Each book adapts a different Marvel character or storyline, from Iron Man and the Avengers to Spider-Man, X-Men, and Deadpool adventures. Readers should follow the series in publication order, starting with Iron Man 2 and continuing through the most recent releases. The series remains active with new installments being added to the Marvel Universe canon.
Start with Iron Man 2(By: Alexander C. Irvine), the first of 29 books in the Novels of the Marvel Universe series.
Start this series with Iron Man 2(By: Alexander C. Irvine)
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Randoms Series
Complete3 books (2015–2017)
This complete trilogy by David Liss spans from 2015 to 2017 and follows a continuous narrative that should be read in publication order, beginning with Randoms. The series combines mystery and thriller elements across three installments: Randoms, Rebels, and Renegades.
Start with Randoms and read in order.
Start this series with Randoms
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Sherlock Holmes: First Years Series
Complete6 books (2009–2016)
The Sherlock Holmes: First Years series comprises six books published between 2009 and 2016, exploring the detective's early cases and formative experiences. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Trial of Sherlock Holmes and concluding with Moriarty Lives. The books span mystery and thriller genres, with various authors contributing to the collection across different narrative formats and storylines.
Start with The Trial of Sherlock Holmes(By: Leslie Klinger), the first of 6 books in the Sherlock Holmes: First Years series.
Start this series with The Trial of Sherlock Holmes(By: Leslie Klinger)
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete7 books (2003–2026)
David Liss has written six standalone mystery and thriller novels between 2003 and 2021, with no indication of additional books forthcoming. Each novel functions as an independent story and can be read in any order, though following the publication sequence beginning with The Coffee Trader allows readers to experience the author's evolving style across nearly two decades. The series includes The Coffee Trader, The Ethical Assassin, The Whiskey Rebels, The Twelfth Enchantment, The Day of Atonement, and The Peculiarities.
Start with The Coffee Trader, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Coffee Trader
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X-Files Anthology Series
Complete39 books (2015–2016)
The X-Files Anthology is a complete collection of 39 paranormal and supernatural short stories published between 2015 and 2016, featuring contributions from multiple mystery and thriller authors. Each entry stands alone as an independent tale, though readers interested in exploring the full scope of the series should begin with Back in El Paso My Life Will Be Worthless and proceed in publication order through all 39 installments. The anthology brings together established and acclaimed writers who each craft their own mysteries within the X-Files universe.
Start with Back in El Paso My Life Will Be Worthless(By: Keith R.A. DeCandido), the first of 39 books in the X-Files Anthology series.
Start this series with Back in El Paso My Life Will Be Worthless(By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Liss written?
- David Liss has written 119 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each David Liss series?
- Here are the first books in David Liss's series: Anthologies: Watchlist; Benjamin Weaver: A Conspiracy of Paper; Graphic Novels: Black Panther: The Man Without Fear, Volume 1; Harold Middleton: The Chopin Manuscript; Journalstone's DoubleDown: Dog Days - Deadly Passage(By: Joe McKinney,Sanford Allen).
- What order should I read David Liss's books?
- We recommend reading David Liss's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Liss still writing new books?
- Yes, David Liss has 1 ongoing series: Novels of the Marvel Universe.