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4 series · 12 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

James Lear is a mystery and literary fiction writer who has published twelve novels across multiple series since the early 2000s. He is best known for his detective-driven narratives, particularly the Dan Stagg and Mitch Mitchell mystery series, which blend procedural elements with literary depth. His body of work also includes standalone novels and anthology collections that explore the intersection of crime fiction and character-driven storytelling.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2008–2008)

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1
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Best Gay Erotica 2009
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dan Stagg Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2018)

Start with The Hardest Thing and read in order.

Start this series with The Hardest Thing

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The Hardest Thing
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
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Mitch Mitchell Mystery Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2016)

Start with The Back Passage, the first of 4 books in the Mitch Mitchell Mystery series.

Start this series with The Back Passage

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The Back Passage
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Secret Tunnel
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Sticky End
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Sun Goes Down
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2001–2017)

Start with The Low Road, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Low Road

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The Low Road
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Palace Of Varieties
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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While My Wife's Away
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Order Of James Lear written?
Order Of James Lear has written 12 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2018.
What is the first book in each Order Of James Lear series?
Here are the first books in Order Of James Lear's series: Dan Stagg Mystery: The Hardest Thing; Mitch Mitchell Mystery: The Back Passage.
What order should I read Order Of James Lear's books?
We recommend reading Order Of James Lear's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Order Of James Lear's series complete?
Order Of James Lear has 4 completed series.

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