Philip Friedman Reading Order
4 series Β· 16 books
Philip Friedman is an American novelist and attorney whose legal background informs his intricate mystery and thriller novels. His debut novel Reasonable Doubt became a major commercial success, establishing him as a skilled storyteller in the crime fiction genre. Over four decades, Friedman has written across multiple formats including standalone novels, novellas, short story collections, and the William Kendall series, combining his expertise in law with compelling narratives about crime, investigation, and justice.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1998β2002)
Start with Legal Briefs and read in order.
Start this series with Legal Briefs
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Briefs |
| 2 | Their World is Law |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2017β2017)
Start with Dog Days and read in order.
Start this series with Dog Days
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dog Days |
| 2 | Roads |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1972β2017)
Start with Rage, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Rage
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rage |
| 2 | Act of Love, Act of War / Wall of Silence |
| 3 | Termination Order |
| 4 | Reasonable Doubt |
| 5 | Inadmissible Evidence |
| 6 | Grand Jury |
| 7 | No Higher Law |
| 8 | Wall of Silence |
William Kendall Series
Complete4 books (1976β1976)
Start with Betrayal in Eden, the first of 4 books in the William Kendall series.
Start this series with Betrayal in Eden
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Betrayal in Eden |
| 2 | Deadly Crusade |
| 3 | Defame and Destroy |
| 4 | Merchants of Death |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Philip Friedman written?
- Philip Friedman has written 16 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Philip Friedman series?
- Here are the first books in Philip Friedman's series: Anthologies: Legal Briefs; Short Stories/Novellas: Dog Days; William Kendall: Betrayal in Eden.
- What order should I read Philip Friedman's books?
- We recommend reading Philip Friedman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Philip Friedman's series complete?
- Philip Friedman has 4 completed series.

