Henry Kisor Reading Order
4 series · 12 books
Henry Kisor is an accomplished mystery novelist and non-fiction writer who spent decades as a book editor for major Chicago newspapers before turning to full-time authorship. His crime fiction, particularly the Steve Martinez detective series, showcases his deep understanding of investigative storytelling honed through years covering the literary world. Across multiple series and standalone works published over nearly three decades, Kisor has established himself as a versatile writer whose background in journalism brings authenticity and precision to both his mysteries and his non-fiction explorations.
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Children's Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  One TV Blasting and a Pig Outdoors(With: Deborah Abbott) |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1990–2019)
Henry Kisor's non-fiction series spans nearly three decades with four complete books published between 1990 and 2019. The titles in this series—What's That Pig Outdoors?, Zephyr, Flight of the Gin Fizz, and Traveling with Service Animals—should be read in publication order to follow the author's progression through his subjects. This finished series offers readers a collection of accessible non-fiction works across diverse topics.
Start with What's That Pig Outdoors?, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with What's That Pig Outdoors?
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What's That Pig Outdoors? |
| 2 |  Zephyr |
| 3 |  Flight of the Gin Fizz |
| 4 |  Traveling with Service Animals |
Omnibus Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Porcupine County |
Steve Martinez Series
Complete6 books (2003–2016)
The Steve Martinez series comprises six mystery and thriller novels published between 2003 and 2016, all of which should be read in publication order beginning with Season's Revenge. This complete series follows a compelling narrative arc across Cache of Corpses, Hang Fire, Tracking the Beast, and concludes with The Riddle of Billy Gibbs. Henry Kisor's collection blends mystery elements with thriller pacing across its full run. Readers should approach these books sequentially to experience the full development of the protagonist and overarching storylines.
Start with Season's Revenge, the first of 6 books in the Steve Martinez series.
Start this series with Season's Revenge
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Season's Revenge |
| 2 | A Venture into Murder |
| 3 |  Cache of Corpses |
| 4 |  Hang Fire |
| 5 |  Tracking the Beast |
| 6 |  The Riddle of Billy Gibbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Henry Kisor written?
- Henry Kisor has written 12 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Henry Kisor series?
- Here are the first books in Henry Kisor's series: Non-Fiction: What's That Pig Outdoors?; Steve Martinez: Season's Revenge.
- What order should I read Henry Kisor's books?
- We recommend reading Henry Kisor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Henry Kisor's series complete?
- Henry Kisor has 4 completed series.