William Lashner Reading Order
4 series · 21 books
William Lashner is a thriller and mystery writer whose legal background infuses his work with courtroom authenticity and procedural detail. A former trial attorney in the U.S. Justice Department's Criminal Division, Lashner draws on years of litigation experience to craft compelling crime narratives across his Victor Carl series and other standalone novels. His output spans multiple genres within crime fiction, from hard-boiled detective stories to psychological thrillers, establishing him as a versatile voice in American mystery writing.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Elizabeth Webster Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
Start with Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas and read in order.
Start this series with Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (2006–2019)
Start with Kockroach, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Kockroach
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Victor Carl Series
Complete9 books (1995–2014)
Start with Hostile Witness, the first of 9 books in the Victor Carl series.
Start this series with Hostile Witness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William Lashner written?
- William Lashner has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each William Lashner series?
- Here are the first books in William Lashner's series: Elizabeth Webster: Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas; Victor Carl: Hostile Witness.
- What order should I read William Lashner's books?
- We recommend reading William Lashner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are William Lashner's series complete?
- William Lashner has 3 completed series.