Scobie Malone Books in Order
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The Scobie Malone series, written by Jon Cleary and published between 1966 and 2003, follows the investigations of a Sydney-based detective as he navigates crime and corruption in Australia. Each novel centers on Malone's work in the city, often involving complex cases that reveal societal issues and human motivations. The series is known for its focus on crime fiction set in Australian contexts, with recurring themes of deception and moral ambiguity.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1966 · Jon Cleary
The High Commissioner is a 1966 detective novel by Australian author Jon Cleary that introduced the detective hero Scobie Malone. The story is set in…
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1970 · Jon Cleary
Helga's Web is a 1970 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary, the second in a series featuring his detective character Scobie Malone. The story is set…
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Buy on Amazon1973 · Jon Cleary
Ransom is a 1973 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary, the third book to feature his detective character Scobie Malone. Cleary is also known for…
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1987 · Jon Cleary
Dragons at the Party is a 1987 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary. It was the fourth book featuring Sydney homicide detective Scobie Malone,…
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1989 · Jon Cleary
Babylon South is a 1989 book by Jon Cleary. It is part of the series Scobie Malone.
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1990 · Jon Cleary
Murder Song is a 1990 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary. It is the seventh book in the series featuring Sydney homicide detective Scobie Malone.…
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1991 · Jon Cleary
Pride's Harvest is a 1991 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary, marking the eighth installment in the series featuring Sydney homicide detective…
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1992 · Jon Cleary
Dark Summer is a 1992 book by Jon Cleary. It is part of the series Scobie Malone.
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1993 · Jon Cleary
Bleak Spring is a 1993 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary. It is the tenth book in a series featuring Sydney detective Scobie Malone. The…
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1994 · Jon Cleary
Autumn Maze is a 1994 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary. It was the eleventh book featuring Sydney detective Scobie Malone and centers on the…
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1995 · Jon Cleary
Winter Chill is a 1995 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary. It is the twelfth book in the series featuring Sydney detective Scobie Malone. The…
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1996 · Jon Cleary
Endpeace is a 1996 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary, marking the thirteenth installment in the series featuring Sydney detective Scobie Malone.…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Jon Cleary
A Different Turf is a 1997 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary, the fourteenth book in the series featuring Sydney detective Scobie Malone. The…
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1998 · Jon Cleary
Five Ring Circus is a 1998 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary. It is the fifteenth book in the series featuring Sydney detective Scobie Malone.…
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Dilemma is a 1999 book by Jon Cleary. It is part of the series Scobie Malone. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction, Mystery & Detective. The listed…
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2001 · Jon Cleary
Yesterday's Shadow is a 2001 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary, his 50th novel overall. It was the eighteenth book featuring Sydney detective…
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2002 · Jon Cleary
The Easy Sin is a 2002 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary. It is the nineteenth book in the series featuring Sydney detective Scobie Malone. The…
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2003 · Jon Cleary
Degrees of Connection is a 2003 book by Jon Cleary. It is part of the series Scobie Malone.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Scobie Malone books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The high commissioner”. Start with “The high commissioner.”
How many books are in the Scobie Malone series?
We list 19 books by Jon Cleary , published between 1966–2003.
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