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
Complete1 book (2014โ2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | God It Was Fun 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Kramer and Zondi Mystery Series
Complete9 books (1971โ1991)
Start with The Steam Pig, the first of 9 books in the Kramer and Zondi Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Steam Pig 1971Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Caterpillar Cop 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Gooseberry Fool 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Snake 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Sunday Hangman 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Blood of an Englishman 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Artful Egg 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Imago 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Song Dog 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1976โ1984)
Start with Killers and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Killers 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Spike Island 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Cop World 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1973โ1976)
Start with Four and Twenty Virgins and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Four and Twenty Virgins 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Rogue Eagle 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

