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Howard Engel Books in Order
Howard Engel is a renowned Canadian mystery and non-fiction author, celebrated for his captivating Benny Cooperman private-eye series, set in the Niagara Region of Ontario. As a founding member of Crime Writers of Canada, alongside Eric Wright, he has been a pivotal figure in shaping the country's crime writing landscape. Engel's personal life has been marked by notable relationships, including twin children with author Marian Engel, and a son, Jacob, with his late wife, author Janet Hamilton, with whom he co-authored the novel "Murder In Space". Despite facing a life-altering stroke in 2001, Engel persevered, inspiring and mentoring aspiring writers, including Maureen Jennings, creator of the Murdoch novels and television series.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Howard Engel's book series? Howard Engel has written 4 book series. The most notable is the Benny Cooperman series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Howard Engel
- #1
The Suicide Murders(1980) - #2
The Ransom Game(1981) - #3
Murder on Location(1982) - #4
Murder Sees the Light(1985) - #5
A City Called July(1986) - #6
A Victim Must Be Found(1988) - #7
Dead And Buried(1990) - #8
There Was an Old Woman(1993) - #9
Getting Away With Murder(1996) - #10
The Cooperman Variations(2001) - #11Memory Book(2005)
- #12
East of Suez(2008) - #13
The Whole Megillah(2012)
- #1
Murder in Montparnasse(1992) - #2
City of Fallen Angels(2014)
- #1
Lord High Executioner(1996) - #2
Crimes of Passion(2001) - #3Man Who Forgot How To Read(2007)
- #4The Man Who Forgot How to Read(2008)
- #5
Criminal Shorts(1992) - #6Howard passed away on July 16th, 2019.(20)
- #1
Mr. Doyle and Dr. Bell(1997) - #2
A Child's Christmas In Scarborough(1997)
About Howard Engel
Howard Engel is a renowned Canadian mystery and non-fiction author, celebrated for his captivating Benny Cooperman private-eye series, set in the Niagara Region of Ontario. As a founding member of Crime Writers of Canada, alongside Eric Wright, he has been a pivotal figure in shaping the country's crime writing landscape. Engel's personal life has been marked by notable relationships, including twin children with author Marian Engel, and a son, Jacob, with his late wife, author Janet Hamilton, with whom he co-authored the novel "Murder In Space". Despite facing a life-altering stroke in 2001, Engel persevered, inspiring and mentoring aspiring writers, including Maureen Jennings, creator of the Murdoch novels and television series.
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