Laurence Shames Reading Order
5 series · 31 books
Laurence Shames is an American author who blends humor with mystery in his fiction while also exploring real-world subjects through nonfiction. He is best known for his Key West Mysteries series, which captures the quirky atmosphere of Florida's southernmost city through crime-driven narratives. With a career spanning nearly four decades and drawing on varied work experiences from cabdriver to gym teacher, Shames brings an authentic, unconventional perspective to both his mystery novels and standalone works.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2001–2001)
Key West Mysteries Series
Ongoing19 books (1992–2024)
Start with Florida Straits, the first of 19 books in the Key West Mysteries series.
Start this series with Florida Straits
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Lost Series
Complete4 books (2005–2006)
Start with Endangered Species(By: Catherine Hapka), the first of 4 books in the Lost series.
Start this series with Endangered Species(By: Catherine Hapka)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1986–2006)
Start with The Big Time, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Big Time
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2006–2014)
Start with Bad Twin(As: Gary Troup) and read in order.
Start this series with Bad Twin(As: Gary Troup)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Laurence Shames written?
- Laurence Shames has written 31 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Laurence Shames series?
- Here are the first books in Laurence Shames's series: Key West Mysteries: Florida Straits; Lost: Endangered Species(By: Catherine Hapka); Non-Fiction: The Big Time.
- What order should I read Laurence Shames's books?
- We recommend reading Laurence Shames's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Laurence Shames still writing new books?
- Yes, Laurence Shames has 1 ongoing series: Key West Mysteries.