Joe Ide Reading Order
2 series · 19 books
Joe Ide is an American crime novelist known for sharp, intelligent mysteries featuring complex protagonists navigating urban landscapes. His work spans two major series: the IQ novels centered on a brilliant, self-taught detective operating outside the law, and contemporary takes on the classic Philip Marlowe character that honor the hardboiled tradition while bringing fresh perspective to detective fiction. Across nearly two decades of writing, Ide has established himself as a skilled craftsman of the mystery and thriller genres, blending psychological depth with propulsive plotting.
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IQ Series
Likely Complete6 books (2016–2023)
Joe Ide's IQ series comprises six mystery and thriller novels published between 2016 and 2023, following a publication order reading path. The series appears to be complete with its final installment, Fixit, released in 2023. Begin with IQ and continue through Righteous, Wrecked, Hi Five, Smoke, and Fixit to experience the full storyline as intended by the author.
Start with IQ, the first of 6 books in the IQ series.
Start this series with IQ
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Philip Marlowe Series
Likely Complete13 books (1939–2023)
The Philip Marlowe series spans 13 novels featuring Raymond Chandler's iconic hard-boiled detective, beginning with The Big Sleep in 1939 and extending through 2023 with contributions from multiple authors including Robert B. Parker, Benjamin Black, Lawrence Osborne, Joe Ide, and Denise Mina. After Chandler's original seven novels and the posthumously completed Poodle Springs, subsequent authors have continued the character's adventures across nearly a century of crime fiction. The series should be read in publication order to follow the evolution of the detective and the changing literary landscape. The series appears to be complete as of the latest entry.
Start with The Big Sleep(By: Raymond Chandler), the first of 13 books in the Philip Marlowe series.
Start this series with The Big Sleep(By: Raymond Chandler)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joe Ide written?
- Joe Ide has written 19 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1939 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Joe Ide series?
- Here are the first books in Joe Ide's series: IQ: IQ; Philip Marlowe: The Big Sleep(By: Raymond Chandler).
- What order should I read Joe Ide's books?
- We recommend reading Joe Ide's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.