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Walter Satterthwait Reading Order

7 series · 22 books

Historical FictionLiterary FictionMystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Walter Satterthwait was an American mystery and historical fiction writer whose career spanned from 1980 to 2011, producing 22 books across multiple series. He is best known for his Escapade series, featuring period mysteries that blend historical detail with detective work, and his Joshua Croft novels. Satterthwait's literary approach to genre fiction earned him recognition as a writer who elevated mysteries through sophisticated prose and compelling historical settings.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1988–2004)

Start with Distant Danger and read in order.

Start this series with Distant Danger

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Distant Danger
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Murder Intercontinental
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Sunken Sailor
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Collections Series

Complete

2 books (1995–2007)

Start with The Gold of Mayani and read in order.

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The Gold of Mayani
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Mankiller of Poojegai and Other Stories
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Escapade Series

Complete

3 books (1995–2005)

Start with Escapade and read in order.

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Joshua Croft Series

Complete

6 books (1988–1996)

Start with Wall of Glass, the first of 6 books in the Joshua Croft series.

Start this series with Wall of Glass

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Wall of Glass
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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At Ease with the Dead
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
A Flower in the Desert
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Hanged Man
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Death Card
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Accustomed to the Dark
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Miss Lizzie Series

Complete

2 books (1989–2011)

Start with Miss Lizzie and read in order.

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New York Nocturne
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (1993–1993)

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Sleight of Hand
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1980–2007)

Start with Cocaine Blues, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Cocaine Blues

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Cocaine Blues
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Aegean Affair
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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4
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5
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Walter Satterthwait written?
Walter Satterthwait has written 22 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Walter Satterthwait series?
Here are the first books in Walter Satterthwait's series: Anthologies: Distant Danger; Collections: The Gold of Mayani; Escapade: Escapade; Joshua Croft: Wall of Glass; Miss Lizzie: Miss Lizzie.
What order should I read Walter Satterthwait's books?
We recommend reading Walter Satterthwait's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Walter Satterthwait's series complete?
Walter Satterthwait has 7 completed series.

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