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Michael Nava Reading Order

5 series Β· 16 books

Michael Nava is a talented American author and attorney known for his compelling contributions to the mystery genre. Over his career, spanning from 1986 to 2021, he produced 16 books across five series, including the acclaimed Henry Rios Mysteries, which features a gay criminal defense lawyer at its center. In addition to his fiction, his body of work includes standalone novels, short stories, nonfiction, and anthologies, showcasing his versatility as a writer.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1989–2017)

Start with Finale and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Letter Q
The Letter Q
3
Cover of Equality: What Do You Think About When You Think of Equality?
Equality: What Do You Think About When You Think of Equality?

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (1994–1994)

#Title
1
Cover of Created Equal
Created Equal

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Cover of Street People
Street People

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1997–2014)

Start with Unlived Lives and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Unlived Lives
Unlived Lives
2
Cover of The City of Palaces
The City of Palaces

The Henry Rios Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

9 books (1986–2021)

Start with Lay Your Sleeping Head / The Little Death, the first of 9 books in the The Henry Rios Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Lay Your Sleeping Head / The Little Death
Lay Your Sleeping Head / The Little Death
2
3
4
Cover of The Hidden Law
The Hidden Law
5
Cover of The Death of Friends
The Death of Friends
6
Cover of The Burning Plain
The Burning Plain
7
Rag and Bone
8
Cover of Carved in Bone
Carved in Bone
9
Cover of Lies With Man
Lies With Man

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Nava written?
Michael Nava has written 16 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Michael Nava series?
Here are the first books in Michael Nava's series: Anthologies: Finale; The Henry Rios Mysteries: Lay Your Sleeping Head / The Little Death.
What order should I read Michael Nava's books?
We recommend reading Michael Nava's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Michael Nava's series complete?
Michael Nava has 4 completed series.

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