John Dunning Reading Order
5 series · 17 books
John Dunning was an American author celebrated for his contributions to both detective fiction and non-fiction, particularly his insightful reference works on classic radio. His most notable creation is the Cliff Janeway series, featuring a former police officer turned bookseller who solves captivating mysteries. Over his prolific career from 1975 to 2013, Dunning penned 17 books across five series, which include standalone novels, short stories, novellas, and anthologies.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ten Tales 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cliff Janeway Series
Complete5 books (1992–2006)
Start with Booked to Die, the first of 5 books in the Cliff Janeway series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1976–1998)
Start with Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976 and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (1994–2013)
Start with Bookscout and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1975–2001)
Start with The Holland Suggestions, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Dunning written?
- John Dunning has written 17 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each John Dunning series?
- Here are the first books in John Dunning's series: Cliff Janeway: Booked to Die; Non-Fiction: Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976; Short Stories/Novellas: Bookscout.
- What order should I read John Dunning's books?
- We recommend reading John Dunning's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are John Dunning's series complete?
- John Dunning has 5 completed series.