Johnny Shaw Reading Order
4 series · 20 books
Johnny Shaw is a border-country crime writer whose gritty fiction draws authenticity from growing up in Calexico on the U.S.-Mexico line. Best known for his Jimmy Veeder Fiasco series and the Anthony Award-winning novel Big Maria, Shaw crafts hard-boiled mysteries and action-driven stories populated with morally complex characters navigating borderland crime and chaos. Beyond his novels, he has established himself as a prolific short fiction writer and founded Blood & Tacos, a crime fiction magazine that expanded into podcasts, apps, and its own publishing imprint.
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Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (2012–2020)
Johnny Shaw's Anthologies series comprises seven books published between 2012 and 2020, featuring collections that blend mystery, thriller, and action elements. The series includes the four main Blood & Tacos volumes along with several related anthologies and collections, best read in publication order beginning with Blood & Tacos #1. The complete series concluded in 2020 and should be followed sequentially to fully appreciate Shaw's contributions across these collaborative works.
Start with Blood & Tacos #1, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Blood & Tacos #1
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Jimmy Veeder Series
Complete3 books (2010–2017)
The Jimmy Veeder series is a complete three-book mystery and thriller saga by Johnny Shaw, published between 2010 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dove Season, followed by Plaster City, and concluding with Imperial Valley. This action-packed series combines elements of mystery and adventure across its tightly plotted installments.
Start with Dove Season and read in order.
Start this series with Dove Season
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2013–2016)
Johnny Shaw's complete collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2013 to 2016, comprising three books that should be read in publication order: The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle, Feliz Navidead, and Gary's Got a Boner. This finished series delivers mystery, thriller, and action-adventure content across its standalone entries.
Start with The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle and read in order.
Start this series with The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle
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Complete4 books (2012–2020)
Johnny Shaw's four standalone mystery thrillers were published between 2012 and 2020, beginning with Big Maria and concluding with The Southland. While each novel stands independently, readers should start with Big Maria and follow publication order through Floodgate and The Upper Hand to experience the complete series as intended. This finished collection blends mystery and action-adventure elements across four distinct stories.
Start with Big Maria, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Big Maria
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Johnny Shaw written?
- Johnny Shaw has written 20 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Johnny Shaw series?
- Here are the first books in Johnny Shaw's series: Anthologies: Blood & Tacos #1; Jimmy Veeder: Dove Season; Short Stories/Novellas: The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle.
- What order should I read Johnny Shaw's books?
- We recommend reading Johnny Shaw's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Johnny Shaw's series complete?
- Johnny Shaw has 4 completed series.