Richard Condon Reading Order
3 series Β· 27 books Β· Born 1915
Richard Condon was an American novelist known for darkly comic political thrillers that expose corruption and financial malfeasance through fast-paced, inventive storytelling. His most famous creation, the Prizzi crime family saga, showcases his talent for blending satirical wit with gritty crime narratives. Publishing from 1958 to 1995, Condon crafted distinctly cynical tales where greed and political scheming drive plots animated by his signature irreverent humor and relentless narrative energy.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1995β1995)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Crown Crime Companion |
Prizzi Series
Complete4 books (1982β1994)
The Prizzi series is a complete mystery and thriller collection consisting of four novels published between 1982 and 1994 by Richard Condon. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Prizzi's Honor and continuing through Prizzi's Family, Prizzi's Glory, and Prizzi's Money. The series follows interconnected stories within the world of organized crime, with each installment building on the events and characters established in previous entries.
Start with Prizzi's Honor, the first of 4 books in the Prizzi series.
Start this series with Prizzi's Honor
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prizzi's Honor |
| 2 | Prizzi's Family |
| 3 | Prizzi's Glory |
| 4 | Prizzi's Money |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete22 books (1958β1992)
Richard Condon wrote 22 standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 1958 and 1992, with the series now complete. Though each book stands independently, readers should follow publication order beginning with The Oldest Confession to experience Condon's evolution as a writer. The collection spans nearly four decades and showcases the author's versatility across the mystery and thriller genres.
Start with The Oldest Confession, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Oldest Confession
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Oldest Confession |
| 2 | The Manchurian Candidate |
| 3 | A Talent for Loving |
| 4 | Some Angry Angel |
| 5 | An Infinity of Mirrors |
| 6 | Any God Will Do |
| 7 | The Ecstasy Business |
| 8 | Arigato |
| 9 | Mile High |
| 10 | The Vertical Smile |
| 11 | Winter Kills |
| 12 | Money is Love |
| 13 | The Star-Spangled Crunch |
| 14 | The Whisper of the Axe |
| 15 | The Abandoned Woman |
| 16 | Bandicoot |
| 17 | Death of a Politician |
| 18 | The Entwining |
| 19 | A Trembling Upon Rome |
| 20 | Emperor of America |
| 21 | The Final Addiction |
| 22 | The Venerable Bead |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Condon written?
- Richard Condon has written 27 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 1995.
- What is the first book in each Richard Condon series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Condon's series: Prizzi: Prizzi's Honor.
- What order should I read Richard Condon's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Condon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Richard Condon's series complete?
- Richard Condon has 3 completed series.

