Series by Ed McBain
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1956 · Ed McBain
Cop Hater (1956) is the first 87th Precinct police procedural novel by Ed McBain, written under the name Evan Hunter. The murder of three detectives…
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The Mugger is a 1956 novel by Ed McBain, the second entry in his 87th Precinct series. It was adapted into a film of the same name in 1958. In 2002,…
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The Pusher is an American detective novel by Ed McBain, pen name of Salvatore Lombino, published in 1956. It is the third novel in the 87th Precinct…
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"Make Me a Believer" is an American police procedural novel by Ed McBain, the pseudonym of Salvatore Lombino, published in 1957. It is the fourth…
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Victime au choix is an American police novel written by Ed McBain, the pseudonym of Salvatore Lombino. It was published in 1957 and is the fifth book…
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1958 · Ed McBain
Killer's Payoff is a 1958 book by Evan Hunter. It is book 6 of the series 87th Precinct. Catalog genres: Crime Fiction.
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"Souffler n'est pas tuer" is an American police novel written by Ed McBain, the pseudonym of Salvatore Lombino, published in 1958. It is the seventh…
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This novel is a continuation of Ed McBain's "87th Precinct" series of police procedural novels, published in 1959. It focuses on Det. Steve Carella…
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1959 · Ed McBain
King's Ransom: An 87th Precinct Mystery is a 1959 novel by Evan Hunter, published under the name Ed McBain, part of the 87th Precinct series of…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Ed McBain written?
We list 54 books by Ed McBain across 1 series, published between 1956–2005 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Ed McBain's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Cop Hater.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Ed McBain's books?
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