Philip Friedman Reading Order
4 series · 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.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1998–2002)
Philip Friedman's anthology series consists of two complete mystery and thriller collections published between 1998 and 2002. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Legal Briefs followed by Their World is Law. These standalone story collections can be enjoyed independently but offer the richest experience when read sequentially from start to finish.
Start with Legal Briefs and read in order.
Start this series with Legal Briefs
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2017–2017)
Philip Friedman's complete duo of mystery and thriller short stories and novellas consists of Dog Days and Roads, both published in 2017. These two standalone collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Dog Days followed by Roads. The series offers compact narratives that fans of mysterious and suspenseful fiction can enjoy as individual pieces or as a complete set.
Start with Dog Days and read in order.
Start this series with Dog Days
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Complete8 books (1972–2017)
Philip Friedman's mystery and thriller novels span from 1972 to 2017, comprising eight complete standalone entries that should be read in publication order. The series includes Rage, Act of Love, Act of War/Wall of Silence, Termination Order, Reasonable Doubt, Inadmissible Evidence, Grand Jury, No Higher Law, and Wall of Silence, with each book functioning as an independent mystery or thriller narrative.
Start with Rage, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Rage
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William Kendall Series
Complete4 books (1976–1976)
Philip Friedman's William Kendall mystery series consists of four complete books published in 1976, following the cases of investigator William Kendall through Betrayal in Eden, Deadly Crusade, Defame and Destroy, and Merchants of Death. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the full arc of this thriller series. All four novels were released together, offering a finished collection for mystery fans seeking a complete reading experience.
Start with Betrayal in Eden, the first of 4 books in the William Kendall series.
Start this series with Betrayal in Eden
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- 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.