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87th Precinct

by Ed McBain

56 books Started 1956 Latest 2005
Publication Reading Order

The 87th Precinct is a Police Procedural / Children's Fiction series by Ed McBain, comprising 56 books published between 1956 and 2005. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

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1 Cop Hater 1956 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Mugger 1956 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Pusher 1956 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Con Man 1957 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Killer's Choice 1957 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Lady Killer 1958 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Killer's Wedge 1958 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Killer's Payoff 1958 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 King's Ransom 1959 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 'Til Death 1959 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Give the Boys a Great Big Hand 1960 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Heckler 1960 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 See Them Die 1960 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Lady, Lady, I Did It! 1961 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Empty Hours 1962 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Like Love 1962 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Ten Plus One 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Ax / Axe 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 He Who Hesitates 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Doll 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Eighty Million Eyes 1966 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Fuzz 1968 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Shotgun 1968 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Jigsaw 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here! 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Sadie When She Died 1972 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Let's Hear It for the Deaf Man 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Hail to the Chief 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Bread 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Blood Relatives 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 So Long as You Both Shall Live 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Long Time No See 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Ghosts 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Calypso 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Heat 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 McBain Brief 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Ice 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Lightning 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 And All Through The House 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Eight Black Horses 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 Poison 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 Lullaby 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Vespers 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Tricks 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 Widows 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Kiss 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 Mischief 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 Romance 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 Nocturne 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 The Big Bad City 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
51 The Last Dance 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
52 Money, Money, Money 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
53 Fat Ollie's Book 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
54 The Frumious Bandersnatch 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
55 Hark! 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
56 Fiddlers 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
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About Ed McBain

Ed McBain (1926-2005), pseudonym of Evan Hunter, was an American crime and mystery writer. He is renowned for his iconic "87th Precinct" police procedural series, featuring detectives Steve Carella and Bert Kling. McBain's novels are known for their gritty realism, complex characters, and intricate plots. He won numerous awards, including the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award (1998) and the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers' Grand Master Award (2003). McBain's works have been translated into over 30 languages and adapted into television and film. McBain's critical acclaim stemmed from his innovative style, which focused on the ensemble cast and the intricate relationships within the police department. His works also received praise for their insightful exploration of social issues and the human condition.

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