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John Keller

by Lawrence Block

17 books Started 1998 Latest 2021
Publication Reading Order

The John Keller is a Crime Fiction series by Lawrence Block, made up of 17 books published between 1998 and 2021. It begins with Hit Man (1998), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Keller on Horseback (Short Story) (2021), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

17books
23years active
4decades
~1.4yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Hit Man 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
2 Hit List 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Hit Parade 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Hit and Run 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Keller in Dallas 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
6 Hit Me 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Keller's Adjustment 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Keller on the Spot 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Keller's Therapy (Short Story) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Keller's Horoscope 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Keller's Fedora (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Keller's Homecoming (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Keller's Designated Hitter (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Keller the Dogkiller (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Keller in Des Moines (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Quotidian Keller (Short Story) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
17 Keller on Horseback (Short Story)Latest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

John Keller series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the John Keller series?

Start with Hit Man (1998), the first book in the John Keller series by Lawrence Block. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the John Keller series?

There are 17 books in the John Keller series by Lawrence Block, published between 1998 and 2021.

What is the first book in the John Keller series?

The first book in the John Keller series is Hit Man, published in 1998 by Lawrence Block.

What is the latest book in the John Keller series?

The most recent book in the John Keller series is Keller on Horseback (Short Story) (2021) by Lawrence Block.

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About 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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