David Putnam books

David Putnam is a crime fiction author best known for the Bruno Johnson series, a long-running thriller series about a fugitive ex-cop, with 18 books published since 2014.

Bad Bill

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Fire at Will 2017 Buy

Bruno Johnson Reading Order

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The Disposables 2014 Buy
The Replacements 2014 Buy
The Squandered 2016 Buy
The Vanquished 2017 Buy
The Innocents 2018 Buy
The Reckless 2019 Buy
The Heartless 2020 Buy
The Ruthless 2021 Buy
The Sinister 2022 Buy
The Scorned 2023 Buy
The Diabolical 2024 Buy

Dave Beckett Reading Order

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A Fearsome Moonlight Black 2022 Buy
A Lonesome Blood-Red Sun 2023 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Bun Boy of Baker 2017 Buy
The Obsessions of Harvey Usher 2025 Buy

The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor Reading Order

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The Blind Devotion of Imogene 2024 Buy
Imogene’s Grand Fiasco: The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor 2025 Buy

David Putnam writes crime fiction rooted in his experience as a former law enforcement officer. His flagship series follows Bruno Johnson, a fugitive ex-cop who operates outside the law to protect those who cannot protect themselves. The Bruno Johnson series spans 11 novels from The Disposables (2014) to The Diabolical (2024).

Beyond Bruno Johnson, Putnam has written the Dave Beckett series, the Bad Bill novel Fire at Will, and The Misadventures of Imogene Taylor. His standalone novels include The Bun Boy of Baker and The Obsessions of Harvey Usher. His writing draws on real street-level experience and carries an authentic voice in the crime fiction genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Putnam written?

David Putnam has written eighteen books across five series.

What was David Putnam's first book?

David Putnam’s first book is The Disposables, published in 2014.

What is David Putnam's most popular series?

David Putnam’s most popular series is the Bruno Johnson series, with 11 books published between 2014 and 2024. The series follows Bruno “The Bad Boy” Johnson, a fugitive former detective working outside the law to protect the vulnerable.

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