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Steven F. Havill Reading Order

4 series · 34 books

Mystery & ThrillerWestern

Steven F. Havill crafts mystery and western novels set primarily in the American Southwest, with a particular focus on the fictional Posadas County, New Mexico. His most famous character, retired Sheriff Bill Gastner, anchors a long-running series that explores complex crimes and small-town dynamics across multiple decades. With over thirty books published since 1981, Havill combines the procedural details of contemporary mystery writing with the atmospheric depth of western storytelling.

Bill Gastner Mystery Series

Complete

11 books (1991–2017)

Start with Heartshot, the first of 11 books in the Bill Gastner Mystery series.

Start this series with Heartshot

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2
Bitter Recoil
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Twice Buried
Twice Buried
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Before She Dies
Before She Dies
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Privileged to Kill
Privileged to Kill
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Prolonged Exposure
Prolonged Exposure
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Out of Season
Out of Season
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Dead Weight
9
Cover of Bag Limit
10
Cover of One Perfect Shot
One Perfect Shot
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Easy Errors

Dr. Thomas Parks Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2010)

Start with Race for the Dying and read in order.

Start this series with Race for the Dying

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Race for the Dying
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Comes a Time for Burning
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Posadas County Mystery Series

Ongoing

17 books (2002–2026)

Start with Scavengers, the first of 17 books in the Posadas County Mystery series.

Start this series with Scavengers

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2
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A Discount for Death
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Convenient Disposal
Convenient Disposal
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Statute of Limitations
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Final Payment
Final Payment
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Fourth Time Is Murder
The Fourth Time Is Murder
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Red, Green, or Murder
Red, Green, or Murder
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Double Prey
9
Cover of NightZone
10
Cover of Blood Sweep
11
Cover of Come Dark
12
Cover of Lies Come Easy
Lies Come Easy
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Less Than a Moment
Less Than a Moment
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
15
Cover of Perfect Opportunity
Perfect Opportunity
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
If It Isn't One Thing . . .
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (1981–1985)

Start with The Killer, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Killer

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2
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The Worst Enemy
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Leadfire
4
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Timber Blood
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Steven F. Havill written?
Steven F. Havill has written 34 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Steven F. Havill series?
Here are the first books in Steven F. Havill's series: Bill Gastner Mystery: Heartshot; Dr. Thomas Parks: Race for the Dying; Posadas County Mystery: Scavengers.
What order should I read Steven F. Havill's books?
We recommend reading Steven F. Havill's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Steven F. Havill still writing new books?
Yes, Steven F. Havill has 1 ongoing series: Posadas County Mystery.

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