Robert K. Tanenbaum Reading Order
2 series ยท 34 books
Robert K. Tanenbaum is an accomplished American author known for his engaging crime fiction and non-fiction work. With a prolific career spanning from 1979 to 2025, he has published 34 books across two series, prominently featuring his notable characters Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi. His unique blend of legal expertise and storytelling has captivated readers for decades.
Butch Karp & Marlene Ciampi Series
Complete29 books (1987โ2017)
Start with No Lesser Plea, the first of 29 books in the Butch Karp & Marlene Ciampi series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | No Lesser Plea 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Depraved Indifference 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Immoral Certainty 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Reversible Error 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Material Witness 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Justice Denied 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Corruption of Blood 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Falsely Accused 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Irresistible Impulse 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Reckless Endangerment 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Act of Revenge 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | True Justice 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Enemy Within 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Absolute Rage 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | Resolved 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | Hoax 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Fury 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Counterplay 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | Malice 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | Escape 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | Capture 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | Betrayed 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | Outrage 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | Bad Faith 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | Tragic 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | Fatal Conceit 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | Trap 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 28 | Infamy 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 29 | Without Fear or Favor 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing5 books (1979โ2025)
Start with Badge of the Assassin(With: Philip Rosenberg), the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Badge of the Assassin(With: Philip Rosenberg) 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Piano Teacher: The True Story of a Psychotic Killer(With: Peter S. Greenberg) 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Echoes of My Soul 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Coal Country Killing(With: Steve Jackson) 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | That Day in Dallas 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert K. Tanenbaum written?
- Robert K. Tanenbaum has written 34 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Robert K. Tanenbaum series?
- Here are the first books in Robert K. Tanenbaum's series: Butch Karp & Marlene Ciampi: No Lesser Plea; Non-Fiction: Badge of the Assassin(With: Philip Rosenberg).
- What order should I read Robert K. Tanenbaum's books?
- We recommend reading Robert K. Tanenbaum's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Robert K. Tanenbaum still writing new books?
- Yes, Robert K. Tanenbaum has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

