An Ivan Monk Mystery Books in Order

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The An Ivan Monk Mystery series by Gary Phillips includes 4 books published between 2011–2024.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition)

    Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition)

    2014 · Gary Phillips

    The mystery that launched Gary Phillips's career: Black private eye Ivan Monk investigates the murder of a Korean shop owner in the aftermath of the…

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  2. Cover of Perdition, U.S.A.

    Perdition, U.S.A.

    2011 · Gary Phillips

    Black private eye Ivan Monk’s search for a connection between three Black men murdered in Los Angeles leads to the unraveling of a white supremacist…

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  3. Cover of Bad Night Is Falling

    Bad Night Is Falling

    2024 · Gary Phillips

    When Black private eye Ivan Monk takes on a case in a housing project in South Los Angeles, he finds himself facing off with corrupt police and gang…

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  4. Cover of Only the Wicked

    Only the Wicked

    2014 · Gary Phillips

    Private eye Ivan Monk takes on his most personal mystery to date—and chases answers deep into America’s haunted past. Long ago, Marshall Spears was a…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the An Ivan Monk Mystery books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition)”. Start with “Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition).”

How many books are in the An Ivan Monk Mystery series?

We list 4 books by Gary Phillips , published between 2011–2024.

Where can I buy the An Ivan Monk Mystery books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.