David Putnam Reading Order
5 series · 19 books
David Putnam is a former law enforcement officer whose crime thrillers draw authentically from his background in policing. His prolific output includes the Bruno Johnson series, featuring a relentless protagonist navigating danger and moral complexity, alongside other suspenseful series including Bad Bill and Dave Beckett. With eighteen books published across multiple series since 2014, Putnam blends action-driven narratives with the gritty realism that only comes from lived experience in law enforcement.
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Bad Bill Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Bruno Johnson Series
Ongoing12 books (2014–2024)
The Bruno Johnson series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection consisting of eleven books published between 2014 and 2024. This action-adventure series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Disposables and continuing through The Diabolical. David Putnam has maintained a steady release schedule for the series, which remains open-ended for future installments.
Start with The Disposables, the first of 11 books in the Bruno Johnson series.
Start this series with The Disposables
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Dave Beckett Series
Likely Complete2 books (2022–2023)
David Putnam's Dave Beckett series consists of two mystery and thriller novels published in 2022 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Fearsome Moonlight Black followed by A Lonesome Blood-Red Sun. These action-packed entries combine mystery with adventure elements across their two installments.
Start with A Fearsome Moonlight Black and read in order.
Start this series with A Fearsome Moonlight Black
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Ongoing2 books (2017–2025)
David Putnam's two mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bun Boy of Baker from 2017 followed by The Obsessions of Harvey Usher in 2025. Though marketed as standalone entries, these works benefit from sequential reading to appreciate the author's evolving narrative style across this ongoing series. The series blends elements of mystery, thriller, and action-adventure storytelling with self-contained stories.
Start with The Bun Boy of Baker and read in order.
Start this series with The Bun Boy of Baker
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The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor is an ongoing mystery and action-adventure series by David Putnam consisting of two books published in 2024 and 2025. Readers should follow publication order, beginning with The Blind Devotion of Imogene and continuing with Imogene's Grand Fiasco. The series is still in development with additional books forthcoming.
Start with The Blind Devotion of Imogene and read in order.
Start this series with The Blind Devotion of Imogene
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Putnam written?
- David Putnam has written 19 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each David Putnam series?
- Here are the first books in David Putnam's series: Bruno Johnson: The Disposables; Dave Beckett: A Fearsome Moonlight Black; The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor: The Blind Devotion of Imogene.
- What order should I read David Putnam's books?
- We recommend reading David Putnam's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Putnam still writing new books?
- Yes, David Putnam has 3 ongoing series: Bruno Johnson, Standalone Novels, The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor.