Matthew Scudder Books in Order
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The Matthew Scudder series, written by Lawrence Block and published between 1976 and 2011, follows an alcoholic ex-cop turned private investigator navigating the underbelly of New York City. Each novel explores themes of redemption, moral ambiguity, and the complexities of urban life through Scudder's investigations. The series is known for its literary depth and nuanced portrayal of its protagonist.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1976 · Lawrence Block
Matthew Scudder is an unlicensed private investigator drawn into a case involving the death of a young prostitute. Her alleged murderer, the son of a…
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1976 · Lawrence Block
Time to Murder and Create is a 1976 book by Lawrence Block. It is book 2 of the series Matthew Scudder. Catalog genres: Mystery & Detective, Literary…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Lawrence Block
In the Midst of Death is a 1997 book by Lawrence Block. It is book 3 of the series Matthew Scudder. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction, Mystery &…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Lawrence Block
A Stab in the Dark is a 1982 book by Lawrence Block. It is book 4 of the series Matthew Scudder. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction, Mystery &…
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Buy on Amazon1982 · Lawrence Block
Eight Million Ways to Die is a 1982 book by Lawrence Block. It is book 5 of the series Matthew Scudder. Catalog genres: Noir Novel, Crime Literature.
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Buy on AmazonWhen the Sacred Ginmill Closes
1986 · Lawrence Block
When the Sacred Ginmill Closes is a Matthew Scudder novel by Lawrence Block, published in 1986, four years after Eight Million Ways to Die. Based on…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Lawrence Block
Out on the Cutting Edge is a 1989 book by Lawrence Block. It is book 7 of the series Matthew Scudder.
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A ticket to the boneyard is a 1990 book by Lawrence Block. It is book 8 of the series Matthew Scudder. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction, Mystery &…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Lawrence Block
The ninth novel in the Matthew Scudder crime series. A review quoted in the source calls Lawrence Block's private eye Matthew Scudder one of the most…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Lawrence Block
Matthew Scudder is the protagonist of a 1992 crime novel by Lawrence Block. The book is the tenth in the Matthew Scudder series. Critics have praised…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Lawrence Block
The Devil Knows You're Dead is a 1993 book by Lawrence Block. It is book 11 of the series Matthew Scudder.
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Lawrence Block
Matthew Scudder is the protagonist of a crime novel, the twelfth in a series. Lawrence Block is the author, and when he writes in the style of…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Lawrence Block
Matthew Scudder is the protagonist of a crime novel, the thirteenth in a series. Lawrence Block is the author, and when he writes in the style of…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Lawrence Block
Everybody Dies is a 1998 book by Lawrence Block. It is book 14 of the series Matthew Scudder.
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Lawrence Block
A wealthy couple was found dead after attending a concert, their bodies showing signs of brutal murder. The police believe they have identified the…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Lawrence Block
In his sixteenth Matthew Scudder novel, Lawrence Block puts Scudder at the very edge of the abyss, confronting mortality and an icily inhuman…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Lawrence Block
After a childhood friend is shot while trying to make amends for past mistakes, Scudder becomes involved in a murder investigation. The case puts his…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Lawrence Block
A bear prowls in many different guises: a master thief stealing into Graceland, an intense young passenger experimenting in terror, a psychiatrist…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Matthew Scudder books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Sins of the Fathers”. Start with “The Sins of the Fathers.”
How many books are in the Matthew Scudder series?
We list 20 books by Lawrence Block , published between 1976–2011.
Where can I buy the Matthew Scudder books?
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