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David Putnam Reading Order

5 series · 19 books

Action & AdventureMystery & Thriller

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.

Bad Bill Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
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Fire at Will
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Bruno Johnson Series

Ongoing

12 books (2014–2024)

Start with The Disposables, the first of 11 books in the Bruno Johnson series.

Start this series with The Disposables

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#Title
1
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The Disposables
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Disposables / Dead Run
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Replacements
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Squandered
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Vanquished
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Innocents
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of The Reckless
The Reckless
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Heartless
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Ruthless
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Sinister
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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12
The Diabolical
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dave Beckett Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with A Fearsome Moonlight Black and read in order.

Start this series with A Fearsome Moonlight Black

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#Title
1
A Fearsome Moonlight Black
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
A Lonesome Blood-Red Sun
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2017–2025)

Start with The Bun Boy of Baker and read in order.

Start this series with The Bun Boy of Baker

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#Title
1
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The Bun Boy of Baker
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Obsessions of Harvey Usher
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with The Blind Devotion of Imogene and read in order.

Start this series with The Blind Devotion of Imogene

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#Title
1
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The Blind Devotion of Imogene
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Imogene's Grand Fiasco: The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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