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James McClure Reading Order

4 series ยท 15 books

James McClure was a British writer and journalist renowned for his compelling mysteries, particularly the Kramer and Zondi series. With a prolific career from 1971 to 2014, he authored 15 books that spanned four series, including standalone novels and non-fiction works. His storytelling vividly captured the nuances of South Africa, earning him a dedicated following.

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2014โ€“2014)

#Title
1
God It Was Fun

Kramer and Zondi Mystery Series

Complete

9 books (1971โ€“1991)

Start with The Steam Pig, the first of 9 books in the Kramer and Zondi Mystery series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Steam Pig
The Steam Pig
2
Cover of The Caterpillar Cop
The Caterpillar Cop
3
Cover of The Gooseberry Fool
The Gooseberry Fool
4
5
Cover of The Sunday Hangman
The Sunday Hangman
6
Cover of The Blood of an Englishman
The Blood of an Englishman
7
Cover of The Artful Egg
The Artful Egg
8
9
Cover of The Song Dog
The Song Dog

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1976โ€“1984)

Start with Killers and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Spike Island
Spike Island
3

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1973โ€“1976)

Start with Four and Twenty Virgins and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Four and Twenty Virgins
Four and Twenty Virgins
2

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has James McClure written?
James McClure has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1971 to 2014.
What is the first book in each James McClure series?
Here are the first books in James McClure's series: Kramer and Zondi Mystery: The Steam Pig; Non-Fiction: Killers.
What order should I read James McClure's books?
We recommend reading James McClure's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are James McClure's series complete?
James McClure has 4 completed series.

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