About
George V. Higgins
George V. Higgins (1939-1999) was an American crime novelist and professor. Born in South Boston, Higgins served as an assistant district attorney in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, before becoming a full-time writer. His experiences in the legal system deeply influenced his work, which is known for its realistic portrayal of crime and legal procedure. Higgins' most famous novel, "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" (1972), is considered a classic of crime fiction. It was adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 1973. Other notable works include "Cogan's Trade" (1974) and "The Digger's Game" (1990). Higgins received numerous awards, including the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière (1980) and the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award (1981). His work has been widely praised for its authenticity, sharp dialogue, and psychological depth. Higgins' novels continue to be read and studied for their insights into the criminal underworld and the American justice system.
Book Series by George V. Higgins
Jerry Kennedy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy for the Defense | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Penance for Jerry Kennedy | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Defending Billy Ryan | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sandra Nichols Found Dead | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
George V. Higgins Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Eddie Coyle | 1970 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Digger's Game | 1973 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cogan's Trade | 1974 | Buy on Amazon |
| A City on a Hill | 1976 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Judgment of Deke Hunter | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dreamland | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Year or So with Edgar | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Rat on Fire | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Patriot Game | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Choice of Enemies | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Impostors | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Outlaws | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sins of the Fathers | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Trust | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Victories | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mandeville Talent | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bomber's Law | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Swan Boats at Four | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Change of Gravity | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Agent | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| At End of Day | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
George V. Higgins Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Old Earl Died Pulling Traps (Short Story) | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
George V. Higgins Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Easiest Thing In the World | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
George V. Higgins Non-Fiction
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Richard Nixon, The | 1976 | Buy on Amazon |
| Style Versus Substance | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wonderful Years, Wonderful Years | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Progress Of The Seasons | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| On Writing | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
Akashic Noir Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Noir | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Seattle Noir | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bronx Noir | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brooklyn Noir | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brooklyn Noir 2 | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chicago Noir | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Manhattan Noir | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Miami Noir: The Classics | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| D.C. Noir | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Baltimore Noir | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| London Noir | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| New Orleans Noir | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Los Angeles Noir | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wall Street Noir | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Havana Noir | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Detroit Noir | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Toronto Noir | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Las Vegas Noir | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Manhattan Noir 2 | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Paris Noir | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Istanbul Noir | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Boston Noir | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rome Noir | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| San Francisco Noir 2 | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Portland Noir | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Delhi Noir | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Phoenix Noir | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Los Angeles Noir 2 | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mexico City Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Richmond Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Orange County Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Indian Country Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Moscow Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lone Star Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Philadelphia Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Haiti Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Copenhagen Noir | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pittsburgh Noir | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| San Diego Noir | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pittsburgh Noir | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Barcelona Noir | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cape Cod Noir | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Staten Island Noir | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mumbai Noir | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Long Island Noir | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Venice Noir | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kingston Noir | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| St. Petersburg Noir | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kansas City Noir | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Boston Noir 2 | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Manila Noir | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Buffalo Noir | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twin Cities Noir | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dallas Noir | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Haiti Noir 2 | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Singapore Noir | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Prison Noir | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tel Aviv Noir | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tehran Noir | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Belfast Noir | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Helsinki Noir | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Providence Noir | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chicago Noir: The Classics | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Memphis Noir | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Zagreb Noir | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Marseille Noir | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beirut Noir | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stockholm Noir | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brussels Noir | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mississippi Noir | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| St. Louis Noir | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Prague Noir | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| San Juan Noir | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Oakland Noir | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Trinidad Noir | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Atlanta Noir | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| New Haven Noir | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Montana Noir | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Buenos Aires Noir | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Montreal Noir | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Berlin Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| São Paulo Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Santa Cruz Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lagos Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Marrakech Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Baghdad Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vancouver Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sydney Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hong Kong Noir | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Amsterdam Noir | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Houston Noir | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Columbus Noir | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Santa Fe Noir | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Alabama Noir | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Addis Ababa Noir | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tampa Bay Noir | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Belgrade Noir | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
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