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Jack Batten

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

Complete

7 books (1987โ€“2017)

Start with Crang Plays the Ace, the first of 7 books in the Crang Mystery series.

#Title
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Cover of Crang Plays the Ace
Crang Plays the Ace
2
Cover of Straight No Chaser
Straight No Chaser
3
Cover of Riviera Blues
Riviera Blues
4
5
6
Cover of Keeper of the Flame
Keeper of the Flame
7

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

28 books (1969โ€“2020)

Start with The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty, the first of 28 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty
2
3
Cover of Honest Ed's Story
Honest Ed's Story
4
Cover of The Leafs in Autumn
The Leafs in Autumn
5
Cover of Canada Moves Westward, 1880/1890
Canada Moves Westward, 1880/1890
6
Cover of The Complete Jogger
The Complete Jogger
7
8
9
Cover of Robinette, The Dean Of Canadian Lawyers
Robinette, The Dean Of Canadian Lawyers
10
Cover of Everyday Law
Everyday Law
11
12
13
Class of '75
14
Cover of Rosedale: The First 100 Years of Rosedale Golf Club
Rosedale: The First 100 Years of Rosedale Golf Club
15
Cover of The Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs
16
Cover of Canada at the Olympics
Canada at the Olympics
17
18
Cover of A History of Bennett Jones Verchere
A History of Bennett Jones Verchere
19
Cover of Mind Over Murder
Mind Over Murder
20
Cover of Hockey Dynasties
Hockey Dynasties
21
Cover of The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone
The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone
22
23
Cover of A Brilliant and Appalling Life
A Brilliant and Appalling Life
24
Learned Friends
25
Cover of Silent in An Evil Time
Silent in An Evil Time
26
Cover of The War to End All Wars
The War to End All Wars
27
Cover of Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson
28
Ross Mackay, The Saga of a Brilliant Criminal Lawyer

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.

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