Series by James Sallis
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Buy on Amazon1992 · James Sallis
As much a classic detective story as it is a literary masterpiece, The Long-Legged Fly introduces us to Lew Griffin: tough, smart, and living in a…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · James Sallis
Lew Griffin, now fifty years old, has abandoned his former career as a New Orleans private investigator for the safety of teaching. But his old life…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · James Sallis
With this flashback novel to Lew Griffin’s past, James Sallis takes readers to 1960s New Orleans, a sun-baked city of Black Panthers and other…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · James Sallis
Finding people is what former private investigator Lew Griffin excels at. The terrible irony is that the exception is his own missing son. Dreams,…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · James Sallis
Weaving Griffin's search for identity-one of the recurring themes in this magnificent series of novels-with a sensuous portrait of the people and…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · James Sallis
The mystery of private investigator Lew Griffin is revealed in the conclusion of this critically acclaimed, groundbreaking series. In his old house…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has James Sallis written?
We list 7 books by James Sallis across 1 series, published between 1992–2019 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read James Sallis's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Long-Legged Fly.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy James Sallis's books?
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