Johnny Shaw Reading Order
4 series · 17 books
Johnny Shaw is a talented author known for his engaging crime and adventure stories, with a notable emphasis on the experiences along the Calexico/Mexicali border. He has published 17 works, including the acclaimed Jimmy Veeder series and the Anthony Award-winning novel *Big Maria*, along with various standalone titles, novellas, and anthologies. Active from 2010 to 2020, Shaw's contributions extend beyond novels, as he also created the fiction magazine *Blood & Tacos*.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (2012–2020)
Start with Blood & Tacos #1, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood & Tacos #1 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Blood & Tacos #2 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Blood & Tacos #3 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Feeding Kate 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Protectors: Stories to Benefit PROTECT 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Blood & Tacos: The Beginning 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Lockdown 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jimmy Veeder Series
Complete3 books (2010–2017)
Start with Dove Season and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Dove Season 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Plaster City 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Imperial Valley 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2013–2016)
Start with The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Feliz Navidead 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Gary’s Got a Boner 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2012–2020)
Start with Big Maria, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Big Maria 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Floodgate 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Upper Hand 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Southland 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Johnny Shaw written?
- Johnny Shaw has written 17 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.