Fortune books in order

The Fortune series by Terry Harknett in reading order — 4 crime novels published between 1970 and 1973, starting with Stopover for Murder.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Stopover for Murder 1970 Terry Harknett Buy
2 Dead Set 1972 Terry Harknett Buy
3 One Horse Race 1972 Terry Harknett Buy
4 Black Death 1973 Terry Harknett Buy

The Fortune series consists of four crime novels published between 1970 and 1973. Written under Harknett’s own name, these books sit alongside his Steve Wayne crime novels as examples of his work outside the western genre.

Stopover for Murder, Dead Set, One Horse Race, and Black Death were published during a transitional period in Harknett’s career, as he was beginning to move toward the western fiction that would dominate his output for the next two decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Fortune series?

There are four books in the Fortune series, published between 1970 and 1973.

What is the first book in the Fortune series?

The first book in the Fortune series is Stopover for Murder, published in 1970.

Is the Fortune series connected to the Steve Wayne series?

Both series are crime fiction written under Harknett’s own name, but they feature different characters and storylines. The Fortune books were published slightly later, between 1970 and 1973, overlapping with the end of the Steve Wayne series.

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