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David Putnam Reading Order

5 series · 18 books

Action & AdventureMystery & Thriller

David Putnam is a former law enforcement officer from the United States turned novelist, specializing in gripping thrillers. His most acclaimed series is the Bruno Johnson Thriller, and he has written a total of 18 books across five series, including The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor and Dave Beckett, as well as standalone novels. Active between 2014 and 2025, Putnam's work blends action and suspense, appealing to fans of crime fiction.

Bad Bill Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Cover of Fire at Will
Fire at Will
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Bruno Johnson Series

Ongoing

11 books (2014–2024)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Disposables
The Disposables
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Replacements
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Squandered
2016Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Vanquished
The Vanquished
2017Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Innocents
The Innocents
2018Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Reckless
The Reckless
2019Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The Heartless
The Heartless
2020Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of The Ruthless
The Ruthless
2021Buy 🇺🇸
9
The Sinister
2022Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of The Scorned
The Scorned
2023Buy 🇺🇸
11
The Diabolical
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Dave Beckett Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with A Fearsome Moonlight Black and read in order.

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

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2017–2025)

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

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

The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Putnam written?
David Putnam has written 18 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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