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John Francis Cuddy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of John Francis Cuddy 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 John Francis Cuddy series? Start with "Blunt Darts" (1984) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete John Francis Cuddy reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Blunt Darts
1984
The Staked Goat / The Tethered Goat
1986
So Like Sleep
1987
Swan Dive
1988
Yesterday's News
1989
Right to Die
1991
Shallow Graves
1992
Foursome
1993
Act of God
1994
Rescue
1995
The Only Good Lawyer
1998
Spiral
1999
The Concise Cuddy
1998
Cuddy -- Plus One
2003
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