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Henry Wade Books in Order
Henry Menasco Wade was an American lawyer who served as district attorney of Dallas County from 1951 to 1987. He participated in two notable U.S. court cases of the 20th century: the prosecution of Jack Ruby for killing Lee Harvey Oswald, and the U.S. Supreme Court case that held abortion was a constitutional right, Roe v. Wade. In addition, Wade was district attorney when Randall Dale Adams, the subject of the 1988 documentary film The Thin Blue Line, was wrongfully convicted in the murder of Robert Wood, a Dallas police officer. After his term and death, he was criticised for his corruption, ranging from wrongful convictions, to attitudes and certain comments on race, in addition to some decisions such as execution of innocent men.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Henry Wade's book series? Henry Wade has written 1 book series. The most notable is the Standalone series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Henry Wade
- #1
The Verdict of You All(1926) - #2
The Missing Partners(1928) - #3
The Duke of York's Steps(1929) - #4
The Dying Alderman(1930) - #5
The Hanging Captain(1932) - #6
Mist on the Saltings(1933) - #7
Policeman's Lot(1933) - #8
Constable Guard Thyself(1934) - #9
The High Sheriff(1937) - #10
Here Comes the Copper(1938) - #11
Released for Death(1938) - #12
Lonely Magdalen(1940) - #13
New Graves at Great Norne(1947) - #14
Diplomat's Folly(1951) - #15
Be Kind to the Killer(1952) - #16Heir Presumptive(1953)
- #17
Too Soon to Die(1953) - #18
Gold Was Our Grave(1954) - #19
A Dying Fall(1955) - #20
The Litmore Snatch(1957) - #21
Great Short Stories of Detection, Mystery and Horror(1931) - #22Fifty Famous Detectives of Fiction(1948)
About Henry Wade
Henry Menasco Wade was an American lawyer who served as district attorney of Dallas County from 1951 to 1987. He participated in two notable U.S. court cases of the 20th century: the prosecution of Jack Ruby for killing Lee Harvey Oswald, and the U.S. Supreme Court case that held abortion was a constitutional right, Roe v. Wade. In addition, Wade was district attorney when Randall Dale Adams, the subject of the 1988 documentary film The Thin Blue Line, was wrongfully convicted in the murder of Robert Wood, a Dallas police officer. After his term and death, he was criticised for his corruption, ranging from wrongful convictions, to attitudes and certain comments on race, in addition to some decisions such as execution of innocent men.
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