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Michael Wiley Reading Order

5 series Β· 14 books

Michael Wiley is a mystery and thriller writer whose hard-boiled detective fiction has earned multiple Shamus Award nominations and wins across his interconnected series. His work spans the Joe Kozmarski series, which won the Shamus Award, alongside the Franky Dast and Sam Kelson Chicago PI mysteries, both of which received nominations for the same prestigious honor. With thirteen books published between 2007 and 2023, Wiley has established himself as a skilled craftsman of crime fiction across diverse detectives and settings.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2023)

Michael Wiley's anthology series consists of two volumes published between 2018 and 2022, appearing to be complete. These mystery and thriller collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Florida Happens followed by The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2022.

Start with Florida Happens and read in order.

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The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2022
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Detective Daniel Turner Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2017)

Michael Wiley's Detective Daniel Turner series comprises three crime thrillers published between 2014 and 2017, following the investigations of its titular detective through the streets of Chicago. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Blue Avenue, followed by Second Skin, and concluding with Black Hammock. Each installment builds on the detective's cases and character development, making sequential reading essential to the full experience. This finished series delivers a self-contained narrative arc for mystery and thriller enthusiasts.

Start with Blue Avenue and read in order.

Franky Dast Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2017–2023)

Michael Wiley's Franky Dast series consists of two mystery thrillers published between 2017 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Monument Road followed by The Long Way Out.

Start with Monument Road and read in order.

Joe Kozmarski Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2011)

Michael Wiley's Joe Kozmarski series comprises three crime novels published between 2007 and 2011. The complete trilogy follows detective Joe Kozmarski through interconnected cases in this mystery series and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Striptease, followed by The Bad Kitty Lounge, and concluding with A Bad Night's Sleep.

Start with The Last Striptease and read in order.

Start this series with The Last Striptease

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Sam Kelson Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2021)

Michael Wiley's Sam Kelson series consists of three mystery thrillers published between 2020 and 2021, beginning with Lucky Bones and continuing through Trouble in Mind and Head Case. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order for the best experience. These standalone-style mysteries are interconnected and build on one another, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc.

Start with Lucky Bones and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Wiley written?
Michael Wiley has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Michael Wiley series?
Here are the first books in Michael Wiley's series: Anthologies: Florida Happens; Detective Daniel Turner: Blue Avenue; Franky Dast: Monument Road; Joe Kozmarski: The Last Striptease; Sam Kelson: Lucky Bones.
What order should I read Michael Wiley's books?
We recommend reading Michael Wiley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Michael Wiley's series complete?
Michael Wiley has 2 completed series.

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