Robert G. Barrett Reading Order
3 series · 24 books
Robert G. Barrett was a prominent Australian writer known for his engaging storytelling, particularly in the realm of crime fiction and humor. He crafted 24 books across three series, including the beloved Les Norton adventures, alongside standalone novels and non-fiction works. Active from 1985 to 2009, Barrett left a lasting impact on Australian literature with his unique blend of wit and gritty realism.
Les Norton Series
Complete20 books (1985–2009)
Start with You Wouldn't Be Dead For Quids, the first of 20 books in the Les Norton series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  You Wouldn't Be Dead For Quids 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Real Thing 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Boys from Binjiwunyawunya 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Godson 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Between the Devlin and the Deep Blue Seas 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  White Shoes, White Lines and Blackie 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  And De Fun Don't Done 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mele Kalikamaka Mr. Walker 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Day of the Gecko 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Guns 'N' Rose 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Rider on the Storm and Other Bits and Barrett 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Goodoo Goodoo 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Mud Crab Boogie 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Wind and the Monkey 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Leaving Bondi 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Mystery Bay Blues 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Rosa-Marie's Baby 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Crime Scene Cessnock 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Les Norton and the Case of the Talking Pie Crust 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | High Noon in Nimbin 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  So What Do You Reckon? 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1992–2006)
Start with Davo's Little Something and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert G. Barrett written?
- Robert G. Barrett has written 24 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2009.
- What is the first book in each Robert G. Barrett series?
- Here are the first books in Robert G. Barrett's series: Les Norton: You Wouldn't Be Dead For Quids.
- What order should I read Robert G. Barrett's books?
- We recommend reading Robert G. Barrett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Robert G. Barrett's series complete?
- Robert G. Barrett has 3 completed series.