What order should I read James Ellroy's books?

Start with The Black Dahlia, the first book in the L.A. Quartet. From there, follow the series in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books has James Ellroy written?

James Ellroy has written 7 books across 2 series.

L.A. Quartet is James Ellroy's longest series with 4 books. It begins with The Black Dahlia.

Name: American Tabloid
Author: James Ellroy

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2 series · 7 books

0 of 4 read

#	Title	Year	Buy
1	The Black Dahlia	—	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2	The Big Nowhere	—	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3	L.A. Confidential	—	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4	White Jazz	—	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

0 of 3 read

#	Title	Year	Buy
1	American Tabloid	—	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2	The Cold Six Thousand	—	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3	Blood's a Rover	—	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia