Peter Temple Reading Order
6 series · 13 books
Peter Temple was an acclaimed Australian author celebrated for his contributions to crime fiction, particularly through his prominent series featuring Jack Irish. With a prolific career spanning from 1996 to 2020, he authored 13 books across six series, including the highly regarded Broken Shore, while also exploring standalone novels, short stories, and collections. His literary prowess earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Gold Dagger award, making him a significant figure in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2002–2009)
Start with The Best Australian Stories 2002 and read in order.
Broken Shore Series
Complete2 books (2005–2009)
Start with The Broken Shore and read in order.
Jack Irish Series
Complete4 books (1996–2004)
Start with Bad Debts, the first of 4 books in the Jack Irish series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca in My Mind 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Red Hand 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1998–2002)
Start with An Iron Rose and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter Temple written?
- Peter Temple has written 13 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Peter Temple series?
- Here are the first books in Peter Temple's series: Anthologies: The Best Australian Stories 2002; Broken Shore: The Broken Shore; Jack Irish: Bad Debts.
- What order should I read Peter Temple's books?
- We recommend reading Peter Temple's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Peter Temple's series complete?
- Peter Temple has 6 completed series.