Lawrence Sanders Reading Order
7 series · 43 books · Born 15 March 1920
Lawrence Sanders was a prolific author known for his engaging mystery and thriller novels. Over his career from 1970 to 2004, he crafted 43 books spanning seven series, including the well-received Archy McNally and Edward X. Delaney. His compelling storytelling and intricate plots have solidified his place in the genre.
Archy McNally Series
Complete13 books (1991–2004)
Start with McNally's Secret, the first of 13 books in the Archy McNally series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  McNally's Secret 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  McNally's Luck 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  McNally's Risk(With: Vincent Lardo) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  McNally's Caper 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | McNally's Trial 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  McNally's Puzzle 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  McNally's Gamble(With: Vincent Lardo) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  McNally's Dilemma(With: Vincent Lardo) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  McNally's Folly(With: Vincent Lardo) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  McNally's Chance(With: Vincent Lardo) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  McNally's Alibi(With: Vincent Lardo) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  McNally's Dare(With: Vincent Lardo) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | McNally's Bluff(With: Vincent Lardo) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
Commandment Series
Complete4 books (1978–1991)
Start with The Sixth Commandment, the first of 4 books in the Commandment series.
Edward X. Delaney Series
Complete5 books (1970–1985)
Start with The Anderson Tapes, the first of 5 books in the Edward X. Delaney series.
Peter Tangent Series
Complete2 books (1976–1978)
Start with The Tangent Objective and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1988–1988)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Tales of the Wolf 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete16 books (1971–1998)
Start with The Pleasures of Helen, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Pleasures of Helen 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Love Songs 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Tomorrow File 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Marlow Chronicles 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Caper(As: Lesley Andress) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dark Summer(As: Mark Upton) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Case of Lucy Bending / The Case of Lucy B. 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Seduction of Peter S. 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Passion of Molly T. 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Loves of Harry Dancer / The Loves of Harry D. 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Dream Lover 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Capital Crimes 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Stolen Blessings 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Sullivan's Sting 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Private Pleasures 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Guilty Pleasures 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
Timothy Cone Series
Complete2 books (1987–1988)
Start with The Timothy Files and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lawrence Sanders written?
- Lawrence Sanders has written 43 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2004.
- What is the first book in each Lawrence Sanders series?
- Here are the first books in Lawrence Sanders's series: Archy McNally: McNally's Secret; Commandment: The Sixth Commandment; Edward X. Delaney: The Anderson Tapes; Peter Tangent: The Tangent Objective; Timothy Cone: The Timothy Files.
- What order should I read Lawrence Sanders's books?
- We recommend reading Lawrence Sanders's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lawrence Sanders's series complete?
- Lawrence Sanders has 7 completed series.