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Thomas Black Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Thomas Black 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 Thomas Black series? Start with "The Rainy City" (1985) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Thomas Black reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Rainy City
1985
Poverty Bay
1985
Nervous Laughter
1986
Fat Tuesday
1987
Deviant Behavior
1988
Yellow Dog Party
1991
The Portland Laugher
1994
The Vanishing Smile
1995
The Million-Dollar Tattoo
1996
Deception Pass
1997
Catfish Cafe
1998
Cape Disappointment
2009
Monica's Sister
2013
Two Miles of Darkness
2015
Jackson Street
2017
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