Hank Messick Reading Order
1 series ยท 23 books
Hank Messick was an American investigative journalist and author who brought his reporting expertise to crime fiction and nonfiction narratives. Known for his deep dives into the world of organized crime and its key figures, Messick built a career examining the intersection of criminal enterprise and American history. His most recognized work explored the life and operations of Meyer Lansky, establishing him as a significant voice in crime literature from the 1960s through the 1990s.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete23 books
Start with The silent syndicate, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barboza |
| 2 | John Edgar Hoover |
| 3 | The silent syndicate |
| 4 | ืืืืจ ืื ืกืงื |
| 5 | The silent syndicate 1967 |
| 6 | Syndicate in the sun 1968 |
| 7 | Syndicate wife 1968 |
| 8 | Secret file 1969 |
| 9 | Syndicate abroad 1969 |
| 10 | Lansky 1971 |
| 11 | John Edgar Hoover 1972 |
| 12 | The mobs and the Mafia 1972 |
| 13 | The Private Lives of Public Enemies 1973 |
| 14 | The beauties and the beasts 1973 |
| 15 | Gangs and gangsters 1974 |
| 16 | Kidnapping 1974 |
| 17 | The mob in show business 1975 |
| 18 | King's Mountain 1976 |
| 19 | The only game in town 1976 |
| 20 | The politics of prosecution 1978 |
| 21 | Of grass and snow 1979 |
| 22 | Desert sanctuary 1987 |
| 23 | Razzle dazzle 1995 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Hank Messick written?
- Hank Messick has written 23 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1967 to 1995.
- Are Hank Messick's series complete?
- Hank Messick has 1 completed series.

