
Jack Batten Reading Order
2 series ยท 35 books ยท Born 1932
Jack Batten was a Canadian author known for his contributions to the mystery and non-fiction genres. With a prolific career spanning from 1969 to 2020, he authored 35 books, including two series, and is especially recognized for his Crang Mystery series. Batten's diverse writing portfolio includes works published in prominent magazines and radio plays, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
Crang Mystery Series
Complete7 books (1987โ2017)
Start with Crang Plays the Ace, the first of 7 books in the Crang Mystery series.
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| 1 | Crang Plays the Ace 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Straight No Chaser 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Riviera Blues 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Blood Count 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Take Five 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Keeper of the Flame 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Booking In 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete28 books (1969โ2020)
Start with The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty, the first of 28 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty 1969Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Champions 1971Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Honest Ed's Story 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Leafs in Autumn 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Canada Moves Westward, 1880/1890 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Complete Jogger 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | LAWYERS. 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | In court 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Robinette, The Dean Of Canadian Lawyers 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Everyday Law 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Judges 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | On Trial 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Class of '75 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Rosedale: The First 100 Years of Rosedale Golf Club 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | The Maple Leafs 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | Canada at the Olympics 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Hoopla 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | A History of Bennett Jones Verchere 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | Mind Over Murder 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | Hockey Dynasties 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | The Annex 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | A Brilliant and Appalling Life 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | Learned Friends 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | Silent in An Evil Time 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | The War to End All Wars 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | Oscar Peterson 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 28 | Ross Mackay, The Saga of a Brilliant Criminal Lawyer 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

