John Dunning Reading Order

1 book (1994–1994)

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1	Ten Tales 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1992–2006)

The Cliff Janeway series comprises five mystery novels published between 1992 and 2006, following the investigations of its protagonist across a complete arc. Written by John Dunning, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Booked to Die and concluding with The Bookwoman's Last Fling. These standalone yet interconnected mysteries explore the world of rare books and collectibles within the detective narrative framework.

Start with Booked to Die, the first of 5 books in the Cliff Janeway series.

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1	Booked to Die 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Bookman's Wake 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Bookman's Promise 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Sign of the Book 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Bookwoman's Last Fling 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1976–1998)

John Dunning's complete non-fiction series consists of three books published between 1976 and 1998, exploring old-time radio and true crime. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976, followed by Truly Murderous and On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. These works combine Dunning's expertise in vintage radio history with investigative true crime narratives.

Start with Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976 and read in order.

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1	Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Truly Murderous 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1994–2013)

John Dunning's two-book collection of short stories and novellas spans nearly two decades, with Bookscout arriving in 1994 and Dreamer following in 2013. Both volumes blend mystery and thriller elements characteristic of Dunning's broader work. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Bookscout.

Start with Bookscout and read in order.

6 books (1975–2001)

John Dunning's six standalone mystery novels span from 1975 to 2001 and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Holland Suggestions. The series is complete, with all six books now available: The Holland Suggestions, Denver, Looking For Ginger North, Deadline, Occult Murders, and Two O'Clock Eastern Wartime Export. Each novel functions independently, allowing readers to enter the series at any point, though following the publication sequence provides the most rewarding experience of Dunning's evolving work across this period.

Start with The Holland Suggestions, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	The Holland Suggestions 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Denver 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Looking For Ginger North 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Deadline 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Occult Murders 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Two O'Clock Eastern Wartime Export 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible