Jack Batten Reading Order
2 series · 35 books · Born 1932
Jack Batten is a Canadian author with a legal background who transitioned from practicing law to become a prolific writer across multiple genres. His crime fiction features Crang, a Toronto-based lawyer-detective navigating mysteries with wit and legal expertise, while his non-fiction works examine true crime, biography, and sports history with the insight of someone trained in law. Over five decades of writing, Batten established himself as a versatile storyteller who draws on his professional experience and deep knowledge of Canadian culture.
Crang Mystery Series
Complete7 books (1987–2017)
Start with Crang Plays the Ace, the first of 7 books in the Crang Mystery series.
Start this series with Crang Plays the Ace
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete28 books (1969–2020)
Start with The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty, the first of 28 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jack Batten written?
- Jack Batten has written 35 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1969 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Jack Batten series?
- Here are the first books in Jack Batten's series: Crang Mystery: Crang Plays the Ace; Non-Fiction: The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty.
- What order should I read Jack Batten's books?
- We recommend reading Jack Batten's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jack Batten's series complete?
- Jack Batten has 2 completed series.