Richard Condon Reading Order
3 series · 27 books · Born 1915
Richard Condon was a prominent American novelist known for his incisive political satire. Over his prolific career, which spanned from 1958 to 1995, he authored 27 books across three series, including the renowned Prizzi series, as well as several stand-alone novels and anthologies. His most notable work, "The Manchurian Candidate," exemplifies his signature blend of humor and thriller elements, tackling themes of greed and corruption.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1995–1995)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Crown Crime Companion 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
Prizzi Series
Complete4 books (1982–1994)
Start with Prizzi's Honor, the first of 4 books in the Prizzi series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete22 books (1958–1992)
Start with The Oldest Confession, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Oldest Confession 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Manchurian Candidate 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Talent for Loving 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Some Angry Angel 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  An Infinity of Mirrors 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Any God Will Do 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Ecstasy Business 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Arigato 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Mile High 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Vertical Smile 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Winter Kills 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Money is Love 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Star-Spangled Crunch 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Whisper of the Axe 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Abandoned Woman 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Bandicoot 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Death of a Politician 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Entwining 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Trembling Upon Rome 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Emperor of America 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Final Addiction 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Venerable Bead 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.