Tecumseh Fox Books in Order

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The Tecumseh Fox series, written by Rex Stout and published between 1939 and 1941, follows the adventures of Tecumseh Fox, a private investigator who solves mysteries in a series of standalone novels. Each book features Fox navigating complex cases that involve crime and deception, set within the context of early 20th-century American society. The series is noted for its focus on clever deduction and the character's role as a skilled problem-solver in the mystery genre.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Bad for Business

    Bad for Business

    1940 · Rex Stout

    Bad for Business is a mystery novel written by American author Rex Stout, first published in 1940. The story centers on Tecumseh Fox, a private…

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    The broken vase

    1941 · Rex Stout

    The Broken Vase is a mystery novel by American writer Rex Stout, first published by Farrar & Rinehart in 1941 and later in paperback by Dell as…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Tecumseh Fox books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Bad for Business”. Start with “Bad for Business.”

How many books are in the Tecumseh Fox series?

We list 2 books by Rex Stout , published between 1940–1941.

Where can I buy the Tecumseh Fox 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.