Publication Reading Order
The L.A. Quartet is a Crime Fiction / Thriller series by James Ellroy, made up of 4 books published between 2001 and 2013. It begins with The Black Dahlia (2013), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is White Jazz, spanning 12 years of storytelling.
4books
12years active
2decades
~12yrs between books
2013latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | The Black DahliaLatest | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Big Nowhere | — | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 3 | L.A. Confidential | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | White Jazz | — | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
L.A. Quartet series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the L.A. Quartet series?
Start with The Black Dahlia (2013), the first book in the L.A. Quartet series by James Ellroy. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the L.A. Quartet series?
There are 4 books in the L.A. Quartet series by James Ellroy, published between 2001 and 2013.
What is the first book in the L.A. Quartet series?
The first book in the L.A. Quartet series is The Black Dahlia, published in 2013 by James Ellroy.
What is the latest book in the L.A. Quartet series?
The most recent book in the L.A. Quartet series is White Jazz by James Ellroy.