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Socrates Fortlow Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Socrates Fortlow 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 Socrates Fortlow series? Start with "Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned" (1997) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Socrates Fortlow reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned
1997

Walkin' the Dog
1999

The Right Mistake
2008
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