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Stephen J. Cannell Reading Order

2 series · 18 books · Born February 5, 1941

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Stephen J. Cannell was a prolific American author and television creator known for his gripping crime and thriller novels. With a substantial body of work that includes 18 books across two series—featuring the popular Shane Scully character and several standalone titles—Cannell made a significant impact on the literary landscape from 1995 to 2011. His storytelling expertise extends beyond the page, as he is also recognized for creating iconic television series like The A-Team and 21 Jump Street.

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Shane Scully Series

Complete

11 books (2001–2011)

Start with The Tin Collectors, the first of 11 books in the Shane Scully series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Tin Collectors
The Tin Collectors
2001Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Viking Funeral
The Viking Funeral
2002Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Hollywood Tough
Hollywood Tough
2003Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Vertical Coffin
Vertical Coffin
2004Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Cold Hit
Cold Hit
2005Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of White Sister
White Sister
2006Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Three Shirt Deal
Three Shirt Deal
2008Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of On The Grind
On The Grind
2009Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of The Pallbearers
The Pallbearers
2010Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of The Prostitutes' Ball
The Prostitutes' Ball
2010Buy 🇺🇸
11
Cover of Vigilante
Vigilante
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (1995–2008)

Start with The Plan, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Plan
The Plan
1995Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Final Victim
Final Victim
1996Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of King Con
King Con
1997Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Riding The Snake
Riding The Snake
1998Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Devil's Workshop
The Devil's Workshop
1999Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Runaway Heart
Runaway Heart
2003Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of At First Sight
At First Sight
2008Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Stephen J. Cannell written?
Stephen J. Cannell has written 18 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Stephen J. Cannell series?
Here are the first books in Stephen J. Cannell's series: Shane Scully: The Tin Collectors.
What order should I read Stephen J. Cannell's books?
We recommend reading Stephen J. Cannell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Stephen J. Cannell's series complete?
Stephen J. Cannell has 2 completed series.

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