Joseph Heywood Reading Order

2 books (1987–1992)

The Beau Valentine series consists of two mystery thrillers published between 1987 and 1992, now complete. Following publication order, readers should begin with The Berkut before moving to The Domino Conspiracy. Both novels feature the same protagonist and should be read sequentially for maximum narrative impact.

Start with The Berkut and read in order.

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1	The Berkut 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Domino Conspiracy 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2020)

The Lute Bapcat series is a three-book mystery thriller sequence by Joseph Heywood, beginning with Red Jacket in 2012 and concluding with Beyond Beyond in 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, with Mountains of the Misbegotten as the middle installment. These novels follow a detective navigating complex cases in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan during the early twentieth century.

Start with Red Jacket and read in order.

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1	Red Jacket 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mountains of the Misbegotten 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Beyond Beyond 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2003–2023)

Joseph Heywood's two-book non-fiction series spans two decades, beginning with Covered Waters: Tempests of a Nomadic Trouter in 2003 and concluding with Limpy's Adult Lexicon in 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. Both works combine the author's interests in mystery, thriller elements, and narrative non-fiction storytelling.

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

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

3 books (1985–2019)

Joseph Heywood's trilogy of standalone mystery and thriller novels spans from 1985 to 2019 and should be read in publication order beginning with Taxi Dancer, followed by The Snowfly and Upper Peculiar. Though each book stands alone, reading them chronologically as published provides the best experience of Heywood's evolving narrative approach. The complete series is now finished, offering readers three self-contained stories to explore at their own pace.

Start with Taxi Dancer and read in order.

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1	Taxi Dancer 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Snowfly 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Upper Peculiar 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (2001–2024)

The Woods Cop Mysteries series follows conservation officer Grady Service across twelve books published between 2001 and 2024. Written by Joseph Heywood, this ongoing mystery and thriller series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ice Hunter and continuing through the most recent entry, Out of Service. The series blends Heywood's background in wildlife management with detective work set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

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

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1	Ice Hunter 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blue Wolf In Green Fire 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chasing a Blond Moon 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Running Dark 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Strike Dog 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Death Roe 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Shadow of the Wolf Tree 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Force of Blood 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Killing a Cold One 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Buckular Dystrophy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Bad Optics 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Out of Service 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2013–2015)

The Woods Cop Mysteries Collections consists of two mystery thrillers by Joseph Heywood, published between 2013 and 2015. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Hard Ground followed by Harder Ground. These books blend mystery and thriller elements drawn from the author's background in crime and law enforcement narratives.

Start with Hard Ground and read in order.

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1	Hard Ground 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Harder Ground 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible