Elliot Roosevelt Reading Order
3 series · 23 books
Elliot Roosevelt (1910–1990), son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and a decorated U.S. Army Air Forces officer, authored over two dozen mystery and historical fiction novels that brought his famous mother, Eleanor Roosevelt, to life as an amateur detective solving murders within the White House and beyond. His works, which spanned from the 1970s through early 2000s, blended historical settings with clever whodunit plots, drawing on his insider knowledge of presidential life. Roosevelt's prolific output also included the Blackjack Endicott series and various non-fiction works exploring his unique perspective on American political history.
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Blackjack Endicott Series
Complete2 books (1991–1993)
Elliot Roosevelt's Blackjack Endicott series consists of two mystery novels published between 1991 and 1993. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The President's Man followed by New Deal for Death. This historical mystery series blends thriller elements with its period setting.
Start with The President's Man and read in order.
Start this series with The President's Man
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Eleanor Roosevelt Series
Complete20 books (1984–2001)
The Eleanor Roosevelt series is a 20-book mystery collection published between 1984 and 2001, now complete. Each installment pairs historical fiction with puzzle-solving elements, following Eleanor Roosevelt as she investigates murders in iconic locations from the White House to international settings. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder and the First Lady, to follow the progression of cases and character development across the full series.
Start with Murder and the First Lady, the first of 20 books in the Eleanor Roosevelt series.
Start this series with Murder and the First Lady
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1973–1973)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elliot Roosevelt written?
- Elliot Roosevelt has written 23 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1973 to 2001.
- What is the first book in each Elliot Roosevelt series?
- Here are the first books in Elliot Roosevelt's series: Blackjack Endicott: The President's Man; Eleanor Roosevelt: Murder and the First Lady.
- What order should I read Elliot Roosevelt's books?
- We recommend reading Elliot Roosevelt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Elliot Roosevelt's series complete?
- Elliot Roosevelt has 3 completed series.