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Gregory Mcdonald Reading Order

7 series · 29 books · Born 1937

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Gregory McDonald was an American writer celebrated for his engaging mystery novels, particularly those revolving around the clever investigative reporter Fletch. Over his career from 1964 to 2008, he penned 29 books across seven series, including the renowned Fletch and Flynn series, as well as standalone novels. His work is characterized by wit and intrigue, leaving a lasting impact on the mystery genre.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1986–1995)

Start with Last Laughs: The 1986 Mystery Writers of America Anthology and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Last Laughs: The 1986 Mystery Writers of America Anthology
Last Laughs: The 1986 Mystery Writers of America Anthology
1986Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Crown Crime Companion
1995Buy 🇺🇸

Fletch Series

Complete

9 books (1974–1986)

Start with Fletch, the first of 9 books in the Fletch series.

#Title
1
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Fletch
1974Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Confess, Fletch
1976Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Fletch's Fortune
1978Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Fletch and the Widow Bradley
Fletch and the Widow Bradley
1980Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Fletch's Moxie
1981Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Fletch and the Man Who
Fletch and the Man Who
1983Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Carioca Fletch
Carioca Fletch
1984Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Fletch Won
Fletch Won
1985Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Fletch, Too
1986Buy 🇺🇸

Flynn Series

Complete

4 books (1977–2003)

Start with Flynn, the first of 4 books in the Flynn series.

#Title
1
Cover of Flynn
Flynn
1977Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Buck Passes Flynn
1981Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Flynn's In
1984Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Flynn's World
2003Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1985–2008)

Start with The Education of Gregory McDonald: Writings About America, 1966-1973 and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Education of Gregory McDonald: Writings About America, 1966-1973
The Education of Gregory McDonald: Writings About America, 1966-1973
1985Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Souvenirs of a Blown World: Sketches for the Sixties, Writings about America, 1966-1973
Souvenirs of a Blown World: Sketches for the Sixties, Writings about America, 1966-1973
2008Buy 🇺🇸

Skylar Series

Complete

2 books (1995–1999)

Start with Skylar and read in order.

#Title
1
Skylar
1995Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Skylar In Yankeeland
Skylar In Yankeeland
1999Buy 🇺🇸

Son of Fletch Series

Complete

2 books (1993–1994)

Start with Son of Fletch and read in order.

#Title
1
Son of Fletch
1993Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Fletch Reflected
1994Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

8 books (1964–1991)

Start with Running Scared, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Running Scared
1964Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Love Among the Mashed Potatoes
1978Buy 🇺🇸
3
Who Took Toby Rinaldi? / Snatched / Snatch
1980Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Safekeeping
1985Buy 🇺🇸
5
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A World Too Wide
1987Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Exits and Entrances
1988Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Merely Players
1988Buy 🇺🇸
8
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The Brave
1991Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Gregory Mcdonald written?
Gregory Mcdonald has written 29 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1964 to 2008.
What is the first book in each Gregory Mcdonald series?
Here are the first books in Gregory Mcdonald's series: Anthologies: Last Laughs: The 1986 Mystery Writers of America Anthology; Fletch: Fletch; Flynn: Flynn; Non-Fiction: The Education of Gregory McDonald: Writings About America, 1966-1973; Skylar: Skylar.
What order should I read Gregory Mcdonald's books?
We recommend reading Gregory Mcdonald's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Gregory Mcdonald's series complete?
Gregory Mcdonald has 7 completed series.

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