Howard Engel Reading Order
5 series · 22 books · Born 2 April 1931
Howard Engel was a prolific Canadian author known for his contributions to the mystery genre, with a career spanning from 1980 to 2014. He penned 22 books across five series, including the acclaimed Benny Cooperman detective novels, alongside works in non-fiction and anthologies. Engel's engaging storytelling and rich character development have solidified his reputation as a key figure in Canadian literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1992–1992)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Criminal Shorts 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
Benny Cooperman Series
Complete13 books (1980–2012)
Start with The Suicide Murders, the first of 13 books in the Benny Cooperman series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Suicide Murders 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Ransom Game 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Murder on Location 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Murder Sees the Light 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A City Called July 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Victim Must Be Found 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Dead And Buried 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  There Was an Old Woman 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Getting Away With Murder 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Cooperman Variations 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Memory Book 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  East of Suez 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Whole Megillah 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mike Ward Series
Complete2 books (1992–2014)
Start with Murder in Montparnasse and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1996–2008)
Start with Lord High Executioner, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1997–1997)
Start with A Child's Christmas In Scarborough and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Howard Engel written?
- Howard Engel has written 22 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Howard Engel series?
- Here are the first books in Howard Engel's series: Benny Cooperman: The Suicide Murders; Mike Ward: Murder in Montparnasse; Non-Fiction: Lord High Executioner.
- What order should I read Howard Engel's books?
- We recommend reading Howard Engel's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Howard Engel's series complete?
- Howard Engel has 5 completed series.