Ross Thomas Reading Order
5 series · 27 books · Born February 19, 1926
Ross Thomas was an influential American crime fiction author known for his clever and incisive thrillers that delve into the intricacies of politics. With a prolific output of 27 books spanning five series, including Arthur Case Wu and Mac McCorkle, as well as notable standalone novels, he captivated readers from 1966 to 1994. His acclaimed works, such as The Cold War Swap and Briarpatch, have garnered him multiple Edgar Awards, solidifying his legacy in the genre.
Arthur Case Wu Series
Complete3 books (1978–1992)
Start with Chinaman's Chance and read in order.
Mac McCorkle Series
Complete4 books (1966–1990)
Start with The Cold War Swap, the first of 4 books in the Mac McCorkle series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1969–1989)
Start with Warriors for the Poor: The Story of VISTA, Volunteers In Service to America(With: William H. Crook) and read in order.
Philip St. Ives Series
Complete5 books (1969–1976)
Start with The Brass Go-Between, the first of 5 books in the Philip St. Ives series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete13 books (1967–1994)
Start with The Seersucker Whipsaw, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Seersucker Whipsaw 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Singapore Wink 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Fools in Town Are On Our Side 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Porkchoppers 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  If You Can't Be Good 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Yellow-Dog Contract 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Eighth Dwarf 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Mordida Man 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Missionary Stew 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Briarpatch 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Fourth Durango 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Money Harvest 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Ah, Treachery! 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ross Thomas written?
- Ross Thomas has written 27 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 1994.
- What is the first book in each Ross Thomas series?
- Here are the first books in Ross Thomas's series: Arthur Case Wu: Chinaman's Chance; Mac McCorkle: The Cold War Swap; Non-Fiction: Warriors for the Poor: The Story of VISTA, Volunteers In Service to America(With: William H. Crook); Philip St. Ives: The Brass Go-Between.
- What order should I read Ross Thomas's books?
- We recommend reading Ross Thomas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Ross Thomas's series complete?
- Ross Thomas has 5 completed series.