Amos Walker Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Amos Walker Collections series?"

"There are two books in the Amos Walker Collections series, published between 1988 and 2010."

Q: "What is the first book in the Amos Walker Collections series?"

"The first book in the Amos Walker Collections series is General Murders, published in 1988."

Q: "Do I need to read the Amos Walker novels before the story collections?"

"Not necessarily. The short stories in these collections are self-contained cases, so they work fine on their own. However, readers familiar with the novels will get more out of the stories, since they reference Walker's ongoing relationships and his Detroit office. General Murders collects earlier stories, while The Complete Story Collection from 2010 is a comprehensive gathering of all the short fiction."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	General Murders	1988	Amos Walker	Buy
2	Amos Walker: The Complete Story Collection	2010	Amos Walker	Buy

The Amos Walker Collections bring together the short fiction from Amos Walker (pen name of Loren D. Estleman)’s long-running Detroit private detective series. General Murders, published in 1988, was the first gathering of Walker short stories, collecting cases that had appeared in various mystery magazines and anthologies. Amos Walker: The Complete Story Collection followed in 2010, offering a comprehensive edition of all the PI’s shorter adventures in one volume.

These collections are a good entry point for readers curious about the series but not ready to commit to the full run of novels. The stories feature the same hard-boiled voice and Detroit setting as the longer works, compressed into tighter plots that show off Estleman’s skill with the short mystery form. For longtime fans of the series, the collections fill gaps between novels and offer a different perspective on Walker’s world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Amos Walker Collections series?

There are two books in the Amos Walker Collections series, published between 1988 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Amos Walker Collections series?

The first book in the Amos Walker Collections series is General Murders, published in 1988.

Do I need to read the Amos Walker novels before the story collections?

Not necessarily. The short stories in these collections are self-contained cases, so they work fine on their own. However, readers familiar with the novels will get more out of the stories, since they reference Walker’s ongoing relationships and his Detroit office. General Murders collects earlier stories, while The Complete Story Collection from 2010 is a comprehensive gathering of all the short fiction.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order