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Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair

by Erle Stanley Gardner

30 books Started 1939 Latest 1970
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The Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair is a Legal Thriller / Mystery series by Erle Stanley Gardner, made up of 30 books published between 1939 and 1970. It begins with The Bigger They Come (1939), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is All Grass Isn't Green (1970), spanning 31 years of storytelling.

30books
31years active
5decades
~1.1yrs between books
1970latest release
# Title Year Buy
1930s
1 The Bigger They Come 1939 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Knife Slipped 1939 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1940s
3 Turn on the Heat 1940 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Gold Comes in Bricks 1940 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Spill the Jackpot 1941 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Double or Quits 1941 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Owls Don't Blink 1942 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Bats Fly at Dusk 1942 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Cats Prowl at Night 1943 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Give 'em the Ax 1944 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Crows Can't Count 1946 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Fools Die on Friday 1947 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Bedrooms Have Windows 1949 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1950s
14 Top of the Heap 1952 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Some Women Won't Wait 1953 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Beware the Curves 1956 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 You Can Die Laughing 1957 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Some Slips Don't Show 1957 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Count of 9 1958 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Pass the Gravy 1959 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1960s
21 Kept Women Can't Quit 1960 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Bachelors Get Lonely 1961 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Shills Can't Cash Chips 1961 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Try Anything Once 1962 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Fish or Cut Bait 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Up for Grabs 1964 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Cut Thin to Win 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Widows Wear Weeds 1966 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Traps Need Fresh Bait 1967 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
30 All Grass Isn't GreenLatest 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series?

Start with The Bigger They Come (1939), the first book in the Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series by Erle Stanley Gardner. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series?

There are 30 books in the Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series by Erle Stanley Gardner, published between 1939 and 1970.

What is the first book in the Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series?

The first book in the Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series is The Bigger They Come, published in 1939 by Erle Stanley Gardner.

What is the latest book in the Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series?

The most recent book in the Donald Lam & Bertha Cool Series as A.A. Fair series is All Grass Isn't Green (1970) by Erle Stanley Gardner.

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About Erle Stanley Gardner

**Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970)** Erle Stanley Gardner was an American mystery writer best known for his prolific "Perry Mason" series featuring a cunning defense attorney. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, Gardner was a law student before turning to writing full-time in 1923. His first novel, "The Case of the Velvet Claws," introduced Mason, who went on to appear in over 80 books and more than 50 short stories. Gardner's works are characterized by their fast-paced, suspenseful plots, and astute legal analysis. He received the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award in 1962 and was named a Grand Master of Detectives by the Baker Street Irregulars in 1958. Gardner's books sold millions of copies and were translated into more than 30 languages. The "Perry Mason" novels formed the basis for a long-running television series and several films. Gardner also wrote other mystery series, including those featuring Doug Selby and Bertha Cool.

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