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Joseph Heywood Reading Order

6 series · 24 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Joseph Heywood is an American mystery writer known for his gritty procedural novels set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, particularly his Woods Cop Mysteries series featuring conservation officer Lute Bapcat. His crime fiction spans multiple series including the Beau Valentine thrillers and standalone works, blending authentic law enforcement detail with compelling storytelling across nearly four decades of publishing. Heywood has also written non-fiction works, establishing himself as a versatile author within the mystery and thriller genres.

Beau Valentine Series

Complete

2 books (1987–1992)

Start with The Berkut and read in order.

Start this series with The Berkut

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2
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The Domino Conspiracy
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lute Bapcat Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2020)

Start with Red Jacket and read in order.

Start this series with Red Jacket

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2
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Mountains of the Misbegotten
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Beyond Beyond
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2003–2023)

Start with Covered Waters: Tempests of a Nomadic Trouter and read in order.

Start this series with Covered Waters: Tempests of a Nomadic Trouter

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Covered Waters: Tempests of a Nomadic Trouter
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Limpy's Adult Lexicon
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1985–2019)

Start with Taxi Dancer and read in order.

Start this series with Taxi Dancer

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2
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3
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Upper Peculiar
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Woods Cop Mysteries Series

Ongoing

12 books (2001–2024)

Start with Ice Hunter, the first of 12 books in the Woods Cop Mysteries series.

Start this series with Ice Hunter

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2
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Blue Wolf In Green Fire
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Chasing a Blond Moon
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Running Dark
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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7
Shadow of the Wolf Tree
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Force of Blood
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Killing a Cold One
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Buckular Dystrophy
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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12
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Out of Service
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Woods Cop Mysteries Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2015)

Start with Hard Ground and read in order.

Start this series with Hard Ground

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Harder Ground
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Joseph Heywood written?
Joseph Heywood has written 24 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Joseph Heywood series?
Here are the first books in Joseph Heywood's series: Beau Valentine: The Berkut; Lute Bapcat: Red Jacket; Non-Fiction: Covered Waters: Tempests of a Nomadic Trouter; Woods Cop Mysteries: Ice Hunter; Woods Cop Mysteries Collections: Hard Ground.
What order should I read Joseph Heywood's books?
We recommend reading Joseph Heywood's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Joseph Heywood still writing new books?
Yes, Joseph Heywood has 1 ongoing series: Woods Cop Mysteries.

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