Tony Parsons Reading Order
6 series · 30 books · Born 1953
Tony Parsons is an Australian author whose career spans multiple genres including mystery thrillers, literary fiction, and nonfiction works. Best known for his detective series featuring protagonist Max Wolfe, Parsons has published nearly 30 books since 1978, establishing himself as a versatile storyteller across novels, short story collections, and novellas. His work combines compelling crime narratives with literary depth, appealing to readers who enjoy both plot-driven mysteries and character-driven fiction.
Harry Silver Series
Complete3 books (1999–2010)
Start with Man and Boy and read in order.
Start this series with Man and Boy
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Max Wolfe Series
Complete10 books (2014–2025)
Start with The Murder Bag / The Murder Man, the first of 9 books in the Max Wolfe series.
Start this series with The Murder Bag / The Murder Man
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1978–2013)
Start with The Boy Looked at Johnny: The Obituary of Rock and Roll, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Boy Looked at Johnny: The Obituary of Rock and Roll
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete10 books (1979–2023)
Start with Platinum Logic, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Platinum Logic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tony Parsons written?
- Tony Parsons has written 30 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Tony Parsons series?
- Here are the first books in Tony Parsons's series: Harry Silver: Man and Boy; Max Wolfe: The Murder Bag / The Murder Man; Non-Fiction: The Boy Looked at Johnny: The Obituary of Rock and Roll.
- What order should I read Tony Parsons's books?
- We recommend reading Tony Parsons's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Tony Parsons's series complete?
- Tony Parsons has 5 completed series.