Steve Allen Reading Order
4 series · 37 books
Steve Allen was a multi-talented entertainer and prolific author who brought his distinctive voice from radio and television into the written word. His bibliography spans mystery novels, thrillers, and non-fiction works, demonstrating versatility across genres and formats from short story collections to full-length narratives. Publishing steadily across five decades, Allen created the Steve Allen Mystery series alongside numerous standalone works and essay collections that reflected his keen wit and broad intellectual curiosity.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete19 books (1956–2000)
Start with The Funny Men, the first of 19 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Funny Men
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete7 books (1955–2010)
Start with Fourteen for Tonight, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Bop Fables
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1972–1972)
Steve Allen Mystery Series
Complete10 books (1983–1999)
Start with The Talk Show Murders, the first of 10 books in the Steve Allen Mystery series.
Start this series with The Talk Show Murders
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Steve Allen written?
- Steve Allen has written 37 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1955 to 2010.
- What is the first book in each Steve Allen series?
- Here are the first books in Steve Allen's series: Non-Fiction: The Funny Men; Short Story Collections: Bop Fables; Steve Allen Mystery: The Talk Show Murders.
- What order should I read Steve Allen's books?
- We recommend reading Steve Allen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Steve Allen's series complete?
- Steve Allen has 4 completed series.