Michael Stanley Reading Order
6 series · 18 books
Michael Stanley is a mystery and thriller author who has published eighteen books across multiple series since 2008. He is best known for the Detective Kubu series, which follows an investigator navigating crime and intrigue, complemented by related story collections that expand the detective's world. Stanley has also edited and contributed to various anthologies and short story collections, establishing himself as a versatile voice in the crime fiction genre.
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Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2009–2018)
This complete anthology series edited by Michael Stanley contains five collections published between 2009 and 2018, featuring short stories in the mystery and thriller genres. The series includes Once Upon a Crime: An Anthology of Murder, Mayhem and Suspense, Crimespree Magazine #52, Sunshine Noir, CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour, and Ten Year Stretch. Readers should follow the publication order to experience these collections as they were originally released. The series concludes with Ten Year Stretch in 2018.
Start with Once Upon a Crime: An Anthology of Murder, Mayhem and Suspense, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Once Upon a Crime: An Anthology of Murder, Mayhem and Suspense
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Detective Kubu Series
Likely Complete8 books (2008–2022)
The Detective Kubu series comprises eight mysteries published between 2008 and 2022, following Detective Kubu through investigations set in Botswana. Beginning with A Carrion Death, the series should be read in publication order to properly follow the detective's cases and character development across the arc. The series appears to be complete, with the final installment being A Deadly Covenant.
Start with A Carrion Death, the first of 8 books in the Detective Kubu series.
Start this series with A Carrion Death
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Detective Kubu Collections Series
Complete2 books (2013–2019)
Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu Collections consists of two mystery and thriller novels published between 2013 and 2019. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Detective Kubu Investigates followed by Detective Kubu Investigates 2.
Start with Detective Kubu Investigates and read in order.
Start this series with Detective Kubu Investigates
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Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Stanley written?
- Michael Stanley has written 18 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Michael Stanley series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Stanley's series: Anthologies: Once Upon a Crime: An Anthology of Murder, Mayhem and Suspense; Detective Kubu: A Carrion Death; Detective Kubu Collections: Detective Kubu Investigates.
- What order should I read Michael Stanley's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Stanley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Michael Stanley's series complete?
- Michael Stanley has 5 completed series.