Tony Parsons Reading Order
6 series · 29 books · Born 1953
Tony Parsons is an accomplished Australian author known for his compelling blend of crime and thriller narratives. With a prolific output of 29 books spanning six series, including the acclaimed Harry Silver and Max Wolfe, as well as standalone works and collections, he has captivated readers since 1978. Active until 2023, Parsons continues to be a significant voice in contemporary fiction.
Harry Silver Series
Complete3 books (1999–2010)
Start with Man and Boy and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Man and Boy 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Man and Wife 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Men from the Boys 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Max Wolfe Series
Complete9 books (2014–2020)
Start with The Murder Bag / The Murder Man, the first of 9 books in the Max Wolfe series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Murder Bag / The Murder Man 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Dead Time 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Slaughter Man 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Fresh Blood 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Hanging Club 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Die Last 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Girl On Fire 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Tell Him He's Dead 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  #taken 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Boy Looked at Johnny: The Obituary of Rock and Roll 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Limelight Blues 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Big Mouth Strikes Again 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Life, Death and Breakfast 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | On Life, Death, & Breakfast 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Beyond the Bounty 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Departures 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete10 books (1979–2023)
Start with Platinum Logic, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Platinum Logic 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Family Way 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  One for My Baby 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Stories We Could Tell 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  My Favourite Wife 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Starting Over 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Catching the Sun 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Your Neighbour’s Wife 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The People Next Door 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Who She Was 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tony Parsons written?
- Tony Parsons has written 29 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2023.
- 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.