Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The President’s Man |
1991 |
Elliot Roosevelt |
Buy |
| 2 |
New Deal for Death |
1993 |
Elliot Roosevelt |
Buy |
The Blackjack Endicott series is Elliot Roosevelt’s two-book mystery series featuring John “Blackjack” Endicott, a tough Boston investigator. Set during the 1930s, the books place Endicott in cases that intersect with President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration and the political tensions of the Depression era.
Unlike Roosevelt’s longer Eleanor Roosevelt series, Blackjack Endicott offers a harder-edged protagonist working in a grittier world of crime and political corruption. The series provides a different perspective on the FDR years, seen through the eyes of a professional investigator rather than the First Lady herself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blackjack Endicott series about?
The series follows John ‘Blackjack’ Endicott, a Boston-based investigator who takes on cases connected to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration during the 1930s. The books combine mystery with Depression-era political history.
What order should I read the Blackjack Endicott books?
Read them in publication order: The President’s Man (1991) followed by New Deal for Death (1993). The series only has two books.
Is Blackjack Endicott connected to the Eleanor Roosevelt series?
Both series are written by Elliot Roosevelt and set during the FDR era, but they feature different protagonists. Blackjack Endicott is a professional investigator, while Eleanor Roosevelt is an amateur sleuth. The series can be read independently.