Chess Hanrahan books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Chess Hanrahan series?"

"There are four books in the Chess Hanrahan series, published between 1988 and 2012."

Q: "What is the first book in the Chess Hanrahan series?"

"The first book in the Chess Hanrahan series is First Prize, published in 1988."

Q: "Do you need to read the Chess Hanrahan books in order?"

"Reading the Chess Hanrahan series in publication order starting with First Prize (1988) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the four books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	First Prize	1988	Edward Cline	Buy
2	Presence of Mind	2010	Edward Cline	Buy
3	Honors Due	2011	Edward Cline	Buy
4	With Distinction	2012	Edward Cline	Buy

Edward Cline’s Chess Hanrahan series has an unusual publication history: First Prize appeared in 1988, then more than two decades passed before Presence of Mind arrived in 2010. The series then continued in quick succession with Honors Due in 2011 and With Distinction in 2012.

Despite that long gap, reading from First Prize onward is the recommended approach. The titles suggest a connected thread running through all four books, and starting at the beginning gives the full arc of the Chess Hanrahan character across the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Chess Hanrahan series?

There are four books in the Chess Hanrahan series, published between 1988 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Chess Hanrahan series?

The first book in the Chess Hanrahan series is First Prize, published in 1988.

Do you need to read the Chess Hanrahan books in order?

Reading the Chess Hanrahan series in publication order starting with First Prize (1988) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the four books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order