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Evan Tanner

by Lawrence Block

8 books Started 1966 Latest 1998
Publication Reading Order

The Evan Tanner is a Crime Fiction series by Lawrence Block, made up of 8 books published between 1966 and 1998. It begins with The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep (1966), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Tanner on Ice (1998), spanning 32 years of storytelling.

8books
32years active
3decades
~4.6yrs between books
1998latest release

Evan Tanner series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Evan Tanner series?

Start with The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep (1966), the first book in the Evan Tanner series by Lawrence Block. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Evan Tanner series?

There are 8 books in the Evan Tanner series by Lawrence Block, published between 1966 and 1998.

What is the first book in the Evan Tanner series?

The first book in the Evan Tanner series is The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep, published in 1966 by Lawrence Block.

What is the latest book in the Evan Tanner series?

The most recent book in the Evan Tanner series is Tanner on Ice (1998) by Lawrence Block.

Lawrence Block (born June 24, 1938) is an American crime fiction author. He has written over 100 novels and 200 short stories, and is best known for his character Matthew Scudder, an alcoholic private investigator. Block was born in Buffalo, New York and attended Antioch College. After graduating, he worked as a copywriter and editor before turning to writing full-time in 1962. Block's novels have won numerous awards, including the Edgar Award and the Shamus Award. He has also been inducted into the Bouchercon Hall of Fame and the Crime Writers' Association Hall of Fame. Block's writing is known for its gritty realism and its exploration of moral dilemmas. His characters are often flawed and complex, and his stories are often dark and suspenseful. Block is a master of the crime fiction genre, and his work has been praised by critics and readers alike.

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