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Lt. Joe Dante Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lt. Joe Dante 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 Lt. Joe Dante series? Start with "Midtown South" (1986) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Lt. Joe Dante reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Midtown South
1986
Sixth Precinct
1987
Knock-Off
1989
Midtown North
1991
19th Precinct
1992
Precinct Command
1993
Dead End Game
1994
Killer
1996
Hit and Run
1997
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