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26 series · 505 books · Born 1938-06-24
Lawrence Block is a prolific mystery author known for crafting intricate detective stories that blend noir sensibilities with literary depth. His most celebrated works include the Bernie Rhodenbarr series featuring a charming burglar-turned-sleuth and the Evan Tanner novels about a globe-trotting spy, alongside numerous standalone thrillers that have earned him recognition as a master of the crime genre. With over 435 books published across multiple series since 1958, Block has demonstrated remarkable range, also editing the acclaimed Akashic Noir anthologies that showcase contemporary crime fiction from writers worldwide.
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Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
The Akashic Noir series is an ongoing collection of noir anthologies spanning 121 volumes published from 2002 to 2025, edited by Lawrence Block. Each book focuses on a different city or region, featuring original short fiction by mystery and thriller writers exploring the darker side of that locale. Read the series in publication order, beginning with San Francisco Noir, to follow the expanding geographical scope from American cities to international destinations like Dublin and London. These standalone anthologies can also be enjoyed individually based on your interest in specific locations.
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing87 books (1983–2025)
Lawrence Block has edited 85 anthologies of crime, mystery, and literary fiction spanning from 1983 to 2025, with new volumes still being released. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Alfred Hitchcock's A Choice of Evils and progressing through a mix of curated crime story collections, annual best-of selections, and themed anthologies covering topics from Elvis to monsters. The series includes both standalone volumes and recurring annual editions that showcase short fiction from various mystery and thriller writers. This ongoing series provides a comprehensive catalog of crime and mystery anthology publications edited by Block over more than four decades.
Start with Alfred Hitchcock's A Choice of Evils, the first of 85 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Alfred Hitchcock's A Choice of Evils
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Bernie Rhodenbarr Series
Likely Complete18 books (1977–2022)
The Bernie Rhodenbarr series follows a charming burglar protagonist across 18 mystery novels written by Lawrence Block between 1977 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Burglars Can't Be Choosers and continuing through titles featuring Rhodenbarr's clever heists and witty observations. Though there may be no new installments planned, the series appears complete with its final entries published in recent years. Fans of mystery and thriller fiction will appreciate Block's blend of clever plotting and literary flair throughout this long-running saga.
Start with Burglars Can't Be Choosers, the first of 18 books in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series.
Start this series with Burglars Can't Be Choosers
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Chip Harrison Series
Complete6 books (1970–2016)
Lawrence Block's Chip Harrison series consists of six complete mystery novels published between 1970 and 2016, beginning with No Score and concluding with Death of the Mallory Queen. These books should be read in publication order to follow the character's development across the span of decades. The series blends mystery and thriller elements with literary fiction, offering action-driven narratives that appeal to fans of Block's crime and mystery work.
Start with No Score, the first of 6 books in the Chip Harrison series.
Start this series with No Score
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleEhrengraf for the Defense Series
Complete10 books (1976–1976)
The Ehrengraf for the Defense series comprises ten mystery novels by Lawrence Block, beginning with The Ehrengraf Affirmation in 1976. This complete series should be read in publication order, following the ten entries from The Ehrengraf Affirmation through The Ehrengraf Riposte. Each book features the enigmatic lawyer at the center of these legal thrillers that blend mystery with literary fiction.
Start with The Ehrengraf Affirmation, the first of 10 books in the Ehrengraf for the Defense series.
Start this series with The Ehrengraf Affirmation
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Evan Tanner Series
Complete8 books (1966–1998)
Lawrence Block's Evan Tanner series consists of eight complete novels published between 1966 and 1998, beginning with The Canceled Czech. The books should be read in publication order to follow the character's development across the span of adventures. This mystery and thriller series combines elements of action and literary fiction, featuring a protagonist navigating a world of espionage and intrigue across multiple installments concluding with Tanner on Ice.
Start with The Canceled Czech, the first of 8 books in the Evan Tanner series.
Start this series with The Canceled Czech
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JillEmerson Series
Complete8 books (1972–2016)
Lawrence Block's JillEmerson series comprises eight books published between 1972 and 2016, following publication order from A Madwoman's Diary / Sensuous through Warm and Willing. This complete series blends mystery, literary fiction, and adult themes across its standalone entries. Readers should begin with the first installment and proceed in publication sequence to experience the full arc of Block's exploration of desire, identity, and consequence.
Start with A Madwoman's Diary / Sensuous, the first of 8 books in the JillEmerson series.
Start this series with A Madwoman's Diary / Sensuous
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleJohn Keller Series
Likely Complete23 books (1998–2021)
The John Keller series consists of 17 books by Lawrence Block following a professional assassin character, published between 1998 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Hit Man. These mystery and thriller novels blend literary fiction with crime narrative, spanning over two decades of the author's output.
Start with Hit Man, the first of 17 books in the John Keller series.
Start this series with Hit Man
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John Warren Wells on Sexual Behavior Series
Complete8 books (2012–2012)
Lawrence Block's John Warren Wells on Sexual Behavior is a complete eight-book series published in 2012 that should be read in publication order. The series comprises Eros & Capricorn, Love at a Tender Age, Sex Without Strings, The Mrs. Robinson Syndrome, The New Sexual Underground, The Taboo Breakers, Tricks of the Trade, and Versatile Ladies. Most entries feature the John Warren Wells byline, offering explorations of sexuality across various themes and scenarios.
Start with Eros & Capricorn(As: John Warren Wells), the first of 8 books in the John Warren Wells on Sexual Behavior series.
Start this series with Eros & Capricorn(As: John Warren Wells)
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Kit Tolliver Series
Complete12 books (2013–2013)
Lawrence Block's Kit Tolliver series comprises twelve mystery and thriller novels published in 2013 as a complete collection. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Clean Slate and concluding with Zeroing In. This finished series offers readers a full arc across all twelve interconnected installments.
Start with Clean Slate, the first of 12 books in the Kit Tolliver series.
Start this series with Clean Slate
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L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories Series
Complete2 books (2010–2011)
This complete mystery series by Lawrence Block comprises two books published between 2010 and 2011. The collection should be read in publication order, beginning with L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories followed by Black Dahlia White Rose. The series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and literary fiction within an action-driven narrative framework.
Start with L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories and read in order.
Start this series with L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleLou Largo Series
Complete1 book (1960–1960)
Manhattan Noir Series
Complete2 books (2006–2008)
Lawrence Block's Manhattan Noir series comprises two anthologies published between 2006 and 2008, collecting noir and mystery fiction from various authors set in New York City. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Manhattan Noir followed by Manhattan Noir 2: The Classics. These volumes showcase the literary mystery and thriller genre through curated selections of dark, atmospheric stories centered around Manhattan's criminal underworld and morally complex characters.
Start with Manhattan Noir and read in order.
Start this series with Manhattan Noir
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleMatthew Scudder Series
Likely Complete29 books (1976–2023)
Lawrence Block's Matthew Scudder series comprises 29 mystery novels published from 1976 to 2023, following a hard-boiled private investigator navigating the gritty streets of New York City. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with In the Midst of Death, as the character and his world develop progressively across the books. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a substantial and concluded detective narrative spanning nearly five decades of storytelling.
Start with In the Midst of Death, the first of 29 books in the Matthew Scudder series.
Start this series with In the Midst of Death
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Matthew Scudder Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1999–2011)
Lawrence Block compiled two collections of Matthew Scudder short stories, with One Night Stands and Lost Weekends published in 1999 and The Night and the Music arriving in 2011. These stories should be read in publication order and represent the complete collection of Scudder short fiction. The series complements Block's longer Scudder novels, offering standalone tales featuring the private investigator in various cases and situations.
Start with One Night Stands and Lost Weekends and read in order.
Start this series with One Night Stands and Lost Weekends
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleMurderous Christmas Stories Series
Likely Complete7 books (2016–2022)
Lawrence Block's Murderous Christmas Stories consists of seven mystery and thriller novellas published between 2016 and 2022, following publication order from Murder under the Christmas Tree through Murder in the Falling Snow. The series appears to be complete and should be read in the order it was released. Each installment offers a festive yet dark take on the mystery genre, combining Block's signature storytelling with seasonal settings and murderous intrigue.
Start with Murder under the Christmas Tree, the first of 7 books in the Murderous Christmas Stories series.
Start this series with Murder under the Christmas Tree
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Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete27 books (1970–2025)
Lawrence Block's non-fiction series spans 51 years and includes 24 books published between 1970 and 2021, likely representing his complete output in this category. The collection encompasses works on writing craft, memoirs, true crime narratives, and essays on sexuality and contemporary life. These books should be read in publication order to follow the author's evolving perspectives and interests across five decades. The series appears to be complete, with the final entry published in 2021.
Start with The Wife-Swap Report, the first of 24 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Wife-Swap Report
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Paul Kavanagh Series
Complete3 books (1969–1974)
Lawrence Block's Paul Kavanagh series consists of three complete mystery and thriller novels published between 1969 and 1974. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Such Men are Dangerous, followed by The Triumph of Evil and Not Comin' Home to You. This action-driven series should be experienced chronologically as Block intended, with each installment building on the previous entries.
Start with Such Men are Dangerous and read in order.
Start this series with Such Men are Dangerous
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudiblePlays Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Seven Deadly Sins Series
Complete5 books (2001–2002)
Lawrence Block's Seven Deadly Sins series consists of three complete collections published between 2001 and 2002, best read in publication order. The series uses each of the seven deadly sins as a framework for exploring interconnected short stories and narratives. This finished series blends mystery, thriller, and literary fiction elements across its volumes.
Start with Speaking of Greed: Stories of Envious Desire and read in order.
Start this series with Speaking of Greed
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete29 books (1958–2016)
Lawrence Block's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises 17 books published between 1979 and 2016, collecting a variety of mystery, thriller, and literary fiction pieces across four decades. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Collecting Ackermans. These standalone stories and novellas showcase Block's range across mystery, crime, and contemporary fiction themes. The collection represents the author's shorter form work spanning nearly forty years of his writing career.
Start with Collecting Ackermans, the first of 17 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with A Fire At Night
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete11 books (1984–2019)
Lawrence Block's Short Story Collections series spans eleven volumes of mystery, thriller, and literary fiction from 1984 to 2019. These stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Like a Lamb to Slaughter and concluding with From Sea to Stormy Sea. The series is complete and showcases Block's skill across multiple genres and narrative formats throughout its thirty-five year publication history.
Start with Like a Lamb to Slaughter, the first of 11 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Like a Lamb to Slaughter
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete60 books (1958–2020)
Lawrence Block's standalone novels span from 1958 to 2020 and comprise 38 complete works across mystery, thriller, literary fiction, and adventure genres. These books should be read in publication order beginning with Carla. The series encompasses diverse narratives independent of recurring characters or storylines, offering Block's versatility across multiple writing styles and subjects throughout his prolific career.
Start with Carla, the first of 38 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Carla
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The Classic Crime Library Series
Complete3 books (1962–1979)
Lawrence Block's Classic Crime Library consists of three complete mysteries published between 1962 and 1979. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Broadway Can Be Murder, followed by Four Lives at the Crossroads, and concluding with Ariel. The series blends literary fiction with the mystery and thriller genre, offering readers Block's earlier crime narratives across nearly two decades of his writing career.
Start with Broadway Can Be Murder and read in order.
Start this series with Broadway Can Be Murder
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Men's Adventure Library Journal Series
Likely Complete16 books (2013–2023)
The Men's Adventure Library Journal is a sixteen-book nonfiction series edited by Robert Deis and Wyatt Doyle, published between 2013 and 2023 and likely now complete. Each volume features curated articles, illustrations, and retrospectives celebrating the golden age of men's adventure magazines, with contributions from various authors and artists including Robert Silverberg and Mort Künstler. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with He-Men, Bag Men & Nymphos and continuing through the final volume. These anthologies chronicle the history, artwork, and cultural impact of a distinctive genre of pulp magazines that dominated newsstands from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Start with He-Men, Bag Men & Nymphos(By: Robert Deis,Wyatt Doyle,Walter Kaylin), the first of 16 books in the The Men's Adventure Library Journal series.
Start this series with He-Men, Bag Men & Nymphos(By: Robert Deis,Wyatt Doyle,Walter Kaylin)
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Transgressions Series
Complete6 books (2005–2006)
Transgressions is a four-volume anthology series edited by Lawrence Block, published between 2005 and 2006. Each volume features short stories from renowned mystery and thriller authors including Stephen King, Jeffery Deaver, Ed McBain, Donald E. Westlake, and Joyce Carol Oates, among others. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first volume and progressing through volumes two, three, and four.
Start with Transgressions(With: Stephen King,Anne Perry,Jeffery Deaver,Sharyn McCrumb,Ed McBain,Donald E Westlake,Bonnie Jeanne Perry,Joyce Carol Oates,Walter Mosley,John Farris), the first of 4 books in the Transgressions series.
Start this series with Transgressions(With: Stephen King,Anne Perry,Jeffery Deaver,Sharyn McCrumb,Ed McBain,Donald E Westlake,Bonnie Jeanne Perry,Joyce Carol Oates,Walter Mosley,John Farris)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lawrence Block written?
- Lawrence Block has written 505 books across 26 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Lawrence Block series?
- Here are the first books in Lawrence Block's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Alfred Hitchcock's A Choice of Evils; Bernie Rhodenbarr: Burglars Can't Be Choosers; Chip Harrison: No Score; Ehrengraf for the Defense: The Ehrengraf Affirmation.
- What order should I read Lawrence Block's books?
- We recommend reading Lawrence Block's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lawrence Block still writing new books?
- Yes, Lawrence Block has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Anthologies.

