Billy Tree Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Heartland |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Hangman’s Knot |
2002 |
Buy |
John Becker Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Prayer for the Dead |
1991 |
Buy |
| Close to the Bone |
1992 |
Buy |
| The Edge of Sleep |
1993 |
Buy |
| Into the Fire |
1994 |
Buy |
| Bone Deep |
1995 |
Buy |
| Blown Away |
1996 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Wedding Guest |
1982 |
Buy |
| The Serpent |
1984 |
Buy |
| The Assassin |
1984 |
Buy |
| The Fifth Angel |
1985 |
Buy |
| Home Again |
1986 |
Buy |
Standalone Plays#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Suggs |
1972 |
Buy |
| Doubles |
1986 |
Buy |
| A Grand Romance. |
1998 |
Buy |
| Temporary Help |
2000 |
Buy |
| A Dance Lesson |
2004 |
Buy |
| A Marriage Minuet |
2007 |
Buy |
| Sedition |
2008 |
Buy |
| Crazy Horse and Three Stars |
2010 |
Buy |
| SCRAMBLE! |
2010 |
Buy |
David Wiltse has had parallel careers in crime fiction and theater. His John Becker series, six books published between 1991 and 1996, follows an FBI agent who hunts serial killers while battling his own dark impulses. The series earned comparison to Thomas Harris’s Hannibal Lecter novels for its psychological depth.
On the theatrical side, Wiltse has written nine plays, from the early Suggs (1972) to later works like Crazy Horse and Three Stars (2010). His standalone novels include thrillers like The Fifth Angel and The Serpent, published in the 1980s. The range of his work shows an author equally at home with page-turning suspense and the slower burn of live theater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has David Wiltse written?
David Wiltse has written 22 books across four series.
What was David Wiltse's first book?
David Wiltse’s first book is Suggs, published in 1972.
Is David Wiltse a novelist or a playwright?
David Wiltse is both. He has written six John Becker FBI thrillers, several standalone novels, and nine stage plays. His dual career spans crime fiction and theater, with his novels focusing on serial killers and FBI investigations while his plays range from comedy to historical drama.