Walter Satterthwait Reading Order
7 series Β· 22 books
Walter Satterthwait was an American writer renowned for his contributions to the mystery and historical fiction genres. Over his prolific career from 1980 to 2011, he authored 22 books across 7 series, including the popular Escapade and Joshua Croft series, as well as standalone novels and non-fiction works. His engaging storytelling and vivid characters have captivated readers, solidifying his place in literary history.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1988β2004)
Start with Distant Danger and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Distant Danger 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Murder Intercontinental 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Sunken Sailor 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Collections Series
Complete2 books (1995β2007)
Start with The Gold of Mayani and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Gold of Mayani 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mankiller of Poojegai and Other Stories 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Escapade Series
Complete3 books (1995β2005)
Start with Escapade and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Escapade 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Masquerade 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Cavalcade 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Joshua Croft Series
Complete6 books (1988β1996)
Start with Wall of Glass, the first of 6 books in the Joshua Croft series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wall of Glass 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | At Ease with the Dead 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Flower in the Desert 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Hanged Man 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Death Card 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Accustomed to the Dark 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
Miss Lizzie Series
Complete2 books (1989β2011)
Start with Miss Lizzie and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Lizzie 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | New York Nocturne 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1993β1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sleight of Hand 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1980β2007)
Start with Cocaine Blues, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cocaine Blues 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Aegean Affair 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Wilde West 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Perfection 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dead Horse 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

