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Chronological Bibliomysteries

by Joe Lansdale

40 books Started 2012 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The Chronological Bibliomysteries is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Joe Lansdale, made up of 40 books published between 2012 and 2022. It begins with The Book of Virtue ( By: Ken Bruen) (2012), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Honeymoon Trap (Short Story) ( By: Peter Swanson) (2022), spanning 10 years of storytelling.

40books
10years active
2decades
~0.3yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 The Book of Virtue ( By: Ken Bruen) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Pronghorns of the Third Reich (Short Story) ( By: C.J. Box) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Death Leaves a Bookmark (Short Story) ( By: William Link) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Book Thing ( By: Laura Lippman) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Book Case ( By: Nelson DeMille) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Book of Ghosts (Short Story) ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Long Sonata of the Dead (Short Story) ( By: Andrew Taylor) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Final Testament (Short Story) ( By: Peter Blauner) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Rides a Stranger (Short Story) ( By: David Bell) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Scroll (Short Story) ( By: Anne Perry) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Book Club (Short Story) ( By: Loren D. Estleman) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 What's in a Name? (Short Story) ( By: Thomas H. Cook) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 It's in the Book (Short Story) ( By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Nature of My Inheritance (Short Story) ( By: Bradford Morrow) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Remaindered (Short Story) ( By: Peter Lovesey) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Compendium of Srem (Short Story) ( By: F. Paul Wilson) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Gospel of Sheba (Short Story) ( By: Lyndsay Faye) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Sequel (Short Story) ( By: R.L. Stine) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Book of the Lion (Short Story) ( By: Thomas Perry) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 The Little Men (Short Story) ( By: Megan Abbott) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 From the Queen (Short Story) ( By: Carolyn Hart) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Every Seven Years (Short Story) ( By: Denise Mina) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Condor in the Stacks (Short Story) ( By: James Grady) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Mystery, Inc. (Short Story) ( By: Joyce Carol Oates) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Citadel (Short Story) ( By: Stephen Hunter) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 The Haze (Short Story) ( By: James W. Hall) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Dead Dames Don't Sing (Short Story) ( By: John Harvey) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Reconciliation Day (Short Story) ( By: Christopher Fowler) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Hoodoo Harry (Short Story) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Seven Years (Short Story) ( By: Peter Robinson) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 The Pretty Little Box (Short Story) ( By: Charles Todd) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository ( By: John Connolly) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 The Hemingway Valise ( By: Robert Olen Butler) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 The Last Honest Horse Thief ( By: Michael Koryta) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
37 The Girl Who Did Say No (Short Story) ( By: David Handler) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 The Traitor (Short Story) ( By: Martin Edwards)Latest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 The Dark Door ( By: Lisa Unger) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 The Honeymoon Trap (Short Story) ( By: Peter Swanson) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Bibliomysteries series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Bibliomysteries series?

Start with The Book of Virtue ( By: Ken Bruen) (2012), the first book in the Chronological Bibliomysteries series by Joe Lansdale. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Bibliomysteries series?

There are 40 books in the Chronological Bibliomysteries series by Joe Lansdale, published between 2012 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Chronological Bibliomysteries series?

The first book in the Chronological Bibliomysteries series is The Book of Virtue ( By: Ken Bruen), published in 2012 by Joe Lansdale.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Bibliomysteries series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Bibliomysteries series is The Honeymoon Trap (Short Story) ( By: Peter Swanson) (2022) by Joe Lansdale.

Joe R. Lansdale (born October 28, 1951) is an American writer known for his work in multiple genres, including horror, crime fiction, Western, science fiction, and suspense. Born in Gladewater, Texas, Lansdale has penned over 50 novels and 600 short stories, notable among them the "Hap and Leonard" crime series, "The Drive-In" horror novel, and the "Dead in the West" Western series. Lansdale's work has garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning him numerous awards, including the Bram Stoker Award, Edgar Award, World Fantasy Award, and British Fantasy Award. His writing is characterized by its blend of vivid imagery, hard-hitting action, and wry humor, making him one of the most influential and respected contemporary authors in the genre.

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