Joseph Antonelli Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Defense |
1997 |
Buy |
| The Prosecution |
1999 |
Buy |
| The Judgment |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Legacy |
2002 |
Buy |
| Star Witness |
2003 |
Buy |
| Breach of Trust |
2004 |
Buy |
| Trial by Fire |
2005 |
Buy |
| The Privilege |
2020 |
Buy |
Senator Bobby Hart Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Rubicon |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Grand Master |
2010 |
Buy |
| Hillary |
2017 |
Buy |
The Western Quartet Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Helen |
2014 |
Buy |
| Julian’s Laughter |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Autobiography of Niccolo Machiavelli |
2020 |
Buy |
| Neumann’s Last Concert |
2021 |
Buy |
D.W. Buffa is an American author who practiced law before turning to fiction. His debut novel, The Defense, came out in 1997 and introduced Joseph Antonelli, a sharp criminal defense attorney working in Portland, Oregon. The series grew to eight books, ending with The Privilege in 2020, and earned Buffa a following among legal thriller readers. His courtroom scenes draw on his own experience in the legal profession.
Beyond the Antonelli books, Buffa wrote the Senator Bobby Hart series starting with Rubicon in 2008. These novels move from the courtroom to Washington, D.C., blending political intrigue with thriller pacing. He also wrote The Western Quartet, a set of four more literary novels beginning with Helen in 2014. Across his career, Buffa has shown range, moving from tight legal procedurals to broader fiction while keeping his writing grounded in character and dialogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.W. Buffa best known for?
Buffa is best known for the Joseph Antonelli series, which began with The Defense in 1997. The series follows a brilliant criminal defense attorney in Portland, Oregon, across eight novels published between 1997 and 2020.
What order should you read D.W. Buffa's books?
For the Joseph Antonelli series, start with The Defense (1997) and read in publication order through The Privilege (2020). The Senator Bobby Hart series begins with Rubicon (2008). The Western Quartet starts with Helen (2014).
How many book series has D.W. Buffa written?
Buffa has written three main series: the eight-book Joseph Antonelli legal thriller series, the three-book Senator Bobby Hart political thriller series, and the four-book Western Quartet, which is more literary in nature.