Jeremiah Healy Reading Order
7 series Β· 44 books Β· Born 1948
Jeremiah Healy was a prolific author known for his contributions to the mystery and thriller genres, with a notable focus on private investigation and legal suspense. Over his career from 1984 to 2012, Healy penned 44 works spanning seven series, including the popular John Francis Cuddy series and the Mairead O'Clare legal thriller series. His compelling storytelling and richly drawn characters continue to captivate readers today.
Anthologies Series
Complete13 books (1992β2012)
Start with Deadly Allies, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deadly Allies 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | First Cases, Volume 1 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Legal Briefs 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Diagnosis Dead 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Irreconcilable Differences 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Shamus Game 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Women Before the Bench 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Blood on Their Hands 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 4 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Murder in Vegas: New Crime Tales of Gambling and Desperation 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | At the Scene of the Crime 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | In Pursuit of Spenser 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
John Francis Cuddy Series
Complete13 books (1984β1999)
Start with Blunt Darts, the first of 13 books in the John Francis Cuddy series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blunt Darts 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Staked Goat / The Tethered Goat 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | So Like Sleep 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Swan Dive 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Yesterday's News 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Right to Die 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Shallow Graves 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Foursome 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Act of God 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Rescue 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Invasion of Privacy 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Only Good Lawyer 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Spiral 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
John Francis Cuddy Collections Series
Complete2 books (1998β2003)
Start with The Concise Cuddy and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Concise Cuddy 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Cuddy -- Plus One 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Mairead O'Clare Legal Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2001β2003)
Start with Uncommon Justice and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Uncommon Justice 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Juror Number Eleven 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Stain Upon The Robe 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete10 books (1989β2011)
Start with One Eye Open, the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | One Eye Open 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Battered Spouse 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Rest Stop 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Bagged Man 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Turning The Witness 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Hodegetria 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | What's In A Name? 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Aftermath 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Two Birds with One Stone 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | In the Line of Duty 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2003β2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Off Season, And Other Stories 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1998β2001)
Start with The Stalking Of Sheilah Quinn and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Stalking Of Sheilah Quinn 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Turnabout 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jeremiah Healy written?
- Jeremiah Healy has written 44 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2012.
- What is the first book in each Jeremiah Healy series?
- Here are the first books in Jeremiah Healy's series: Anthologies: Deadly Allies; John Francis Cuddy: Blunt Darts; John Francis Cuddy Collections: The Concise Cuddy; Mairead O'Clare Legal Mystery: Uncommon Justice; Short Stories/Novellas: One Eye Open.
- What order should I read Jeremiah Healy's books?
- We recommend reading Jeremiah Healy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jeremiah Healy's series complete?
- Jeremiah Healy has 7 completed series.

