Gun Pedersen Mystery books in order

Reading order for the Gun Pedersen Mystery series by Leif Enger, seven mystery novels following a Minnesota sports agent turned amateur detective.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Comeback: A Gun Pedersen Novel - Leif Enger N/A
2 Comeback 1990 Leif Enger Buy
3 Swing 1991 Leif Enger Buy
4 Strike 1992 Leif Enger Buy
5 Sacrifice 1993 Leif Enger Buy
6 The Sinners’ League 1994 Leif Enger Buy
7 Hard Curves 2020 Leif Enger Buy

The Gun Pedersen Mystery series consists of seven books, with the main run published between 1990 and 1994 and a later entry in 2020. The books were written by Leif Enger and his brother Lin Enger under the shared pen name L.L. Enger, before Leif became known for his literary novels.

Comeback (1990) introduces Gun Pedersen, a sports agent in Minnesota who keeps stumbling into murder cases. Swing (1991), Strike (1992), Sacrifice (1993), and The Sinners’ League (1994) continue his adventures. Hard Curves (2020) revived the character after a 26-year gap. The series blends crime fiction with Minnesota atmosphere, and readers can see the early development of the storytelling skills that Leif Enger later brought to Peace Like a River.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gun Pedersen Mystery series?

There are seven books in the Gun Pedersen Mystery series, published between 1990 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Gun Pedersen Mystery series?

The first book in the Gun Pedersen Mystery series is Comeback: A Gun Pedersen Novel.

Who is Gun Pedersen?

Gun Pedersen is a Minnesota sports agent who gets pulled into criminal investigations, serving as the protagonist of seven mystery novels written by Leif Enger and his brother Lin under the pen name L.L. Enger.

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