William G. Tapply Reading Order
6 series · 48 books
William G. Tapply was an American author celebrated for his contributions to the legal mystery genre. With a prolific career spanning from 1984 to 2015, he crafted 48 books across six series, particularly renowned for his Brady Coyne mysteries. His diverse body of work also includes standalone novels and nonfiction, showcasing his passion for fishing alongside his storytelling.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Coast to Coast: Murder from Sea to Shining Sea 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Brady Coyne Series
Complete25 books (1984–2010)
Start with Death at Charity's Point, the first of 25 books in the Brady Coyne series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Death at Charity's Point 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Dutch Blue Error 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Follow the Sharks 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Marine Corpse / A Rodent of Doubt 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dead Meat 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Vulgar Boatman 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Void in Hearts 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dead Winter 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Client Privilege 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Spotted Cats 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Tight Lines 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Snake Eater 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Seventh Enemy 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Close to the Bone 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Cutter's Run 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Muscle Memory 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Scar Tissue 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Past Tense 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Fine Line 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Shadow of Death 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Nervous Water 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Out Cold 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  One-Way Ticket 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Hell Bent 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Outwitting Trolls 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Brady Coyne/J.W. Jackson Series
Complete3 books (2001–2007)
Start with First Light and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete14 books (1988–2010)
Start with Those Hours Spent Outdoors, the first of 14 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Those Hours Spent Outdoors 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Opening Day and Other Angling Neuroses 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Home Water, Near and Far 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Sportsman's Legacy 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Fly-Fishing Life 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Bass Bug Fishing 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Upland Days 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Pocket Water 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Orvis Pocket Guide To Fly Fishing for Bass 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Gone Fishin' 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Elements Of Mystery Fiction 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Trout Eyes 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Upland Autumn 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Every Day Was Special 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1995–2011)
Start with Thicker Than Water and read in order.
Stoney Calhoun Series
Complete3 books (2004–2009)
Start with Bitch Creek and read in order.
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.