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Jack Dwyer Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jack Dwyer books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Jack Dwyer series? Start with "New, Improved Murder" (1985) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Jack Dwyer reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
New, Improved Murder
1985
Murder Straight Up
1986
Rough Cut
1986
Murder in the Wings
1986
The Autumn Dead
1987
A Cry of Shadows
1990
The Reason Why
1992
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