How many books has Lou Berney written?

Lou Berney has written 8 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Lou Berney series?

Here are the first books in Lou Berney's series: Shake Bouchon: Gutshot Straight.

What order should I read Lou Berney's books?

We recommend reading Lou Berney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Lou Berney still writing new books?

Yes, Lou Berney has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

Lou Berney Reading Order

3 series · 8 books

Literary Fiction Mystery & Thriller

Lou Berney crafts intricate crime narratives that blend sharp literary style with the momentum of contemporary thrillers. His work has earned major recognition including the Edgar, Anthony, and Barry Awards, with standout novels like The Long and Faraway Gone and November Road showcasing his talent for weaving complex characters through compelling mysteries. Berney's fiction explores the darker corners of American life, from his Shake Bouchon series to his acclaimed standalone novels that resonate with both mystery enthusiasts and literary readers.

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Shake Bouchon Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2017)

Lou Berney's Shake Bouchon series consists of three mystery thrillers published between 2009 and 2017. The trilogy follows the same protagonist across all three novels and should be read in publication order: Gutshot Straight, Whiplash River, and Double Barrel Bluff. The series is complete.

Start with Gutshot Straight and read in order.

Start this series with Gutshot Straight

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#	Title
1	Gutshot Straight 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Whiplash River 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Double Barrel Bluff 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1991–1991)

#	Title
1	The Road to Bobby Joe and Other Stories 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2015–2025)

Lou Berney's mystery and thriller novels, published between 2015 and 2025, form an ongoing series of four standalone entries best read in publication order: The Long and Faraway Gone, November Road, Dark Ride, and Crooks. Each book functions as an independent story while maintaining thematic and stylistic coherence across the author's body of work, making them accessible whether read sequentially or individually.

Start with The Long and Faraway Gone, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Long and Faraway Gone