Gregory Mcdonald Reading Order
7 series · 29 books · Born 1937
Gregory McDonald was an American mystery novelist whose career spanned from 1964 to 2008, during which he created some of the genre's most memorable characters. He is best known for his Fletch series, which follows the exploits of investigative reporter Irwin Maurice Fletcher as he uncovers secrets and solves crimes with sharp wit and cunning. Beyond Fletch, McDonald's prolific output included the Flynn series and several other interconnected mysteries, establishing him as a master of the detective novel who blended humor with suspenseful plotting across nearly thirty books.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1986–1995)
Start with Last Laughs: The 1986 Mystery Writers of America Anthology and read in order.
Start this series with Last Laughs: The 1986 Mystery Writers of America Anthology
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Fletch Series
Complete9 books (1974–1986)
Start with Fletch, the first of 9 books in the Fletch series.
Start this series with Fletch
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Flynn Series
Complete4 books (1977–2003)
Start with Flynn, the first of 4 books in the Flynn series.
Start this series with Flynn
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1985–2008)
Start with The Education of Gregory McDonald: Writings About America, 1966-1973 and read in order.
Start this series with The Education of Gregory McDonald: Writings About America, 1966-1973
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Skylar Series
Complete2 books (1995–1999)
Start with Skylar and read in order.
Start this series with Skylar
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Son of Fletch Series
Complete2 books (1993–1994)
Start with Son of Fletch and read in order.
Start this series with Son of Fletch
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1964–1991)
Start with Running Scared, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Running Scared
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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.