Black Lizard books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Black Lizard series?"

"There are four books in the Black Lizard series, published between 1981 and 1989."

Q: "What is the first book in the Black Lizard series?"

"The first book in the Black Lizard series is A Death in China, published in 1984."

Q: "Who did Carl Hiaasen co-write the Black Lizard books with?"

"Hiaasen co-wrote his earliest novels with Bill Montalbano, a fellow Miami Herald journalist. The two produced several thrillers together before Hiaasen began publishing solo novels with Tourist Season in 1986."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Death in China	1984	Carl Hiaasen	Buy
2	Powder Burn	1981	Carl Hiaasen	Buy
3	Trap Line	1982	Carl Hiaasen	Buy
4	The Sinners of San Ramon	1989	Carl Hiaasen	Buy

The Black Lizard books are Carl Hiaasen’s earliest published fiction, co-written with fellow journalist Bill Montalbano in the early 1980s. Powder Burn (1981), Trap Line (1982), A Death in China (1984), and The Sinners of San Ramon (1989) are crime thrillers that preceded Hiaasen’s solo career.

These early collaborations show Hiaasen developing the crime fiction skills he would later combine with his trademark satirical humor. While less well-known than his solo novels, they are of interest to completist readers and those curious about his literary origins.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Black Lizard series?

There are four books in the Black Lizard series, published between 1981 and 1989.

What is the first book in the Black Lizard series?

The first book in the Black Lizard series is A Death in China, published in 1984.

Who did Carl Hiaasen co-write the Black Lizard books with?

Hiaasen co-wrote his earliest novels with Bill Montalbano, a fellow Miami Herald journalist. The two produced several thrillers together before Hiaasen began publishing solo novels with Tourist Season in 1986.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order