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Timothy Hallinan Reading Order

5 series · 29 books · Born 1949

Mystery & Thriller

Timothy Hallinan, an American author renowned for his gripping thrillers, has captivated readers with his unique storytelling style since 1985. With a prolific output of 29 books spanning five series—including the popular Junior Bender and Poke Rafferty mysteries—his work often explores the intricacies of crime and human nature. Hallinan's most notable contributions to the genre reflect a blend of suspense and rich character development, making him a significant figure in contemporary crime literature until his retirement in 2022.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2016)

Start with Shaken: Stories for Japan, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Shaken: Stories for Japan
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
Making Story: Twenty-One Writers on How They Plot
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
Crimespree Magazine #52
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Usual Santas
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Junior Bender Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2010–2022)

Start with Crashed, the first of 8 books in the Junior Bender series.

#Title
1
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Crashed
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Little Elvises
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Fame Thief
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Herbie's Game
2014Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Fields Where They Lay
2016Buy 🇺🇸
6
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King Maybe
2016Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Nighttown
2018Buy 🇺🇸
8
Rock of Ages
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (1985–1985)

#Title
1
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A Christmas Carol Christmas Book
1985Buy 🇺🇸

Poke Rafferty Mystery Series

Complete

9 books (2007–2020)

Start with A Nail Through the Heart, the first of 9 books in the Poke Rafferty Mystery series.

#Title
1
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A Nail Through the Heart
2007Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Fourth Watcher
2008Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Breathing Water
2009Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Queen of Patpong
2010Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Fear Artist
2012Buy 🇺🇸
6
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For the Dead
2014Buy 🇺🇸
7
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The Hot Countries
2015Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Fools' River
2017Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Street Music
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Simeon Grist Mystery Series

Complete

7 books (1989–2017)

Start with The Four Last Things, the first of 7 books in the Simeon Grist Mystery series.

#Title
1
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The Four Last Things
1989Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Everything But the Squeal
1990Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Skin Deep
1991Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Incinerator
1992Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Man With No Time
1993Buy 🇺🇸
6
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The Bone Polisher
1995Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Pulped
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Timothy Hallinan written?
Timothy Hallinan has written 29 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Timothy Hallinan series?
Here are the first books in Timothy Hallinan's series: Anthologies: Shaken: Stories for Japan; Junior Bender: Crashed; Poke Rafferty Mystery: A Nail Through the Heart; Simeon Grist Mystery: The Four Last Things.
What order should I read Timothy Hallinan's books?
We recommend reading Timothy Hallinan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Timothy Hallinan's series complete?
Timothy Hallinan has 4 completed series.

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