Les Roberts Reading Order
8 series · 64 books · Born 1937
Les Roberts is an accomplished American writer known for his engaging contributions to the mystery genre. With a prolific portfolio of 64 books spanning 8 series, including the popular Saxon and Milan Jacovich series, as well as standalone novels and short story collections, he captivates readers with compelling narratives. Active from 1987 to 2025, Roberts remains a significant figure in contemporary mystery literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (1994–2013)
Start with Feline and Famous, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Dominick Candiotti Series
Complete2 books (2011–2014)
Start with The Strange Death of Father Candy and read in order.
Milan Jacovich Series
Complete19 books (1988–2018)
Start with Pepper Pike, the first of 19 books in the Milan Jacovich series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Pepper Pike 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Full Cleveland 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Deep Shaker 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Cleveland Connection 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Lake Effect 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Duke Of Cleveland 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Collision Bend 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Cleveland Local 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Shoot in Cleveland 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Best-Kept Secret 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Indian Sign 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Dutch 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Irish Sports Pages 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  King of the Holly Hop 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Cleveland Creep 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Whiskey Island 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Win, Place, or Die 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Ashtabula Hat Trick 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Speaking of Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  We'll Always Have Cleveland 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Routledge Studies in Popular Music Series
Likely Complete22 books (2013–2021)
Start with Britishness, Popular Music, and National Identity(By: Irene Morra), the first of 22 books in the Routledge Studies in Popular Music series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Britishness, Popular Music, and National Identity(By: Irene Morra) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Popular Music Fandom(By: Mark Duffett) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Lady Gaga and Popular Music(By: Martin Iddon,Melanie L. Marshall) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Sites of Popular Music Heritage(With: Sara Cohen,Marion Leonard,Robert Knifton) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | David Bowie(By: Eoin Devereux) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Globalization and Popular Music in South Korea(By: Michael Fuhr) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Goth Music(By: Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Popular Music Industries and the State(By: Shane Homan,Martin Cloonan,Jennifer Cattermole) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Queerness in Heavy Metal Music(By: Amber R. Clifford-Napoleone) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Queerness in Pop Music(By: Stan Hawkins) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Global Glam and Popular Music(By: Ian Chapman) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Global Metal Music and Culture(By: Andy R. Brown,Karl Spracklen,Keith Kahn-Harris,Niall Scott) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Voicing Girlhood in Popular Music(By: Jacqueline Warwick) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Bruce Springsteen and Popular Music(By: William I. Wolff) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Hip-Hop Authenticity and the London Scene(By: Laura Speers) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Independent Music and Digital Technology in the Philippines(By: Monika E. Schoop) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Rethinking Difference in Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Music(By: Gavin S.K. Lee) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Aging and Popular Music in Europe(By: Ros Jennings,Abigail Gardner) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Metal, Rap, and Electro in Post-Revolutionary Tunisia(By: Stefano Barone) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Radiohead and the Journey Beyond Genre(By: Julia Ehmann) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Peak Music Experiences(By: Ben Green) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Reading Smile(By: Dale Carter) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Saxon Series
Complete6 books (1987–1994)
Start with An Infinite Number of Monkeys, the first of 6 books in the Saxon series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2002–2002)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Scent of Spiced Orange and Other Stories 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing6 books (2001–2025)
Start with The Chinese Fire Drill, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Les Roberts written?
- Les Roberts has written 64 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Les Roberts series?
- Here are the first books in Les Roberts's series: Anthologies: Feline and Famous; Dominick Candiotti: The Strange Death of Father Candy; Milan Jacovich: Pepper Pike; Routledge Studies in Popular Music: Britishness, Popular Music, and National Identity(By: Irene Morra); Saxon: An Infinite Number of Monkeys.
- What order should I read Les Roberts's books?
- We recommend reading Les Roberts's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Les Roberts still writing new books?
- Yes, Les Roberts has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.