William G. Tapply Reading Order
6 series · 48 books
William G. Tapply was an American mystery writer whose career spanned more than three decades, producing numerous crime novels and non-fiction works. He is best known for his Brady Coyne series, which follows a Boston lawyer navigating complex cases that blend legal intrigue with detective work. Beyond fiction, Tapply was an accomplished author of non-fiction books about fishing, drawing on his own passion for the sport.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
Brady Coyne Series
Complete25 books (1984–2010)
Start with Death at Charity's Point, the first of 25 books in the Brady Coyne series.
Start this series with Death at Charity's Point
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Brady Coyne/J.W. Jackson Series
Complete3 books (2001–2007)
Start with First Light and read in order.
Start this series with First Light
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete14 books (1988–2010)
Start with Those Hours Spent Outdoors, the first of 14 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Those Hours Spent Outdoors
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1995–2011)
Start with Thicker Than Water and read in order.
Start this series with Thicker Than Water
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Stoney Calhoun Series
Complete3 books (2004–2009)
Start with Bitch Creek and read in order.
Start this series with Bitch Creek
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William G. Tapply written?
- William G. Tapply has written 48 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each William G. Tapply series?
- Here are the first books in William G. Tapply's series: Brady Coyne: Death at Charity's Point; Brady Coyne/J.W. Jackson: First Light; Non-Fiction: Those Hours Spent Outdoors; Stoney Calhoun: Bitch Creek.
- What order should I read William G. Tapply's books?
- We recommend reading William G. Tapply's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are William G. Tapply's series complete?
- William G. Tapply has 6 completed series.