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.
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Crang Mystery Series
Complete7 books (1987–2017)
The Crang Mystery series by Jack Batten consists of seven complete novels featuring the same protagonist, spanning from 1987 to 2017. These mysteries should be read in publication order beginning with Crang Plays the Ace, followed by Straight No Chaser, Riviera Blues, Blood Count, Take Five, Keeper of the Flame, and concluding with Booking In. The series combines Batten's expertise in mystery and thriller writing with his background in non-fiction.
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)
Jack Batten's non-fiction series comprises 28 books published between 1969 and 2020, covering diverse Canadian subjects including sports history, legal profession profiles, and local institutions. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty. Batten's works span topics from hockey dynasties and sports history to biographical studies of prominent lawyers and judges, as well as histories of Canadian organizations and regions.
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.