Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak series?"

"There are three books in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak series, published between 1942 and 1958."

Q: "What is the first book in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak series?"

"The first book in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak series is The Sunday Pigeon Murders, published in 1942."

Q: "Are the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak books connected to the John J. Malone series?"

"While both series are by Craig Rice and share her comic mystery style, the characters and storylines are separate. John J. Malone does not appear in the Bingo and Handsome books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Sunday Pigeon Murders	1942	Craig Rice	Buy
2	The Thursday Turkey Murders	1943	Craig Rice	Buy
3	The April Robin Murders	1958	Craig Rice	Buy

Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak is Craig Rice’s second mystery series, featuring two press agents who have a talent for stumbling onto murder scenes. The three novels, published between 1942 and 1958, follow Bingo and Handsome through a Sunday pigeon shoot, a Thanksgiving turkey incident, and a spring caper, each with a body or two along the way.

The series showcases Rice’s gift for comic timing and snappy dialogue. Like the Malone books, these mysteries are more about the characters’ reactions to danger than about dark themes. The long gap between the second and third books reflects Rice’s troubled personal life, but the series maintains its light tone throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak series?

There are three books in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak series, published between 1942 and 1958.

What is the first book in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak series?

The first book in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak series is The Sunday Pigeon Murders, published in 1942.

Are the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak books connected to the John J. Malone series?

While both series are by Craig Rice and share her comic mystery style, the characters and storylines are separate. John J. Malone does not appear in the Bingo and Handsome books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order