"How many books are in the Hap \u0026 Leonard Collections series?"

"There are 22 books in the Hap \u0026 Leonard Collections series, published between 1990 and 2025."

"What is the first book in the Hap \u0026 Leonard Collections series?"

"The first book in the Hap \u0026 Leonard Collections series is Julma aika, published in 1990."

Hap & Leonard Collections books in order

Q: "What is the connection between Andrew Vachss and the Hap and Leonard series?"

"The Hap and Leonard series was created by Joe R. Lansdale, and Vachss contributed to the collections through crossover stories and collaborative works. Vachss and Lansdale were friends and shared an interest in crime fiction with a strong moral streak. The collection includes novels, short story compilations, and tie-in stories from multiple contributors."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Julma aika	1990	Andrew Vachss	N/A
2	Veil’s Visit	1999	Andrew Vachss	Buy
3	Mucho Mojo	1994	Andrew Vachss	N/A
4	The two-bear mambo	1995	Andrew Vachss	N/A
5	Hap and Leonard: Blood and Lemonade	2017	Andrew Vachss	Buy
6	Bad Chili	1997	Andrew Vachss	N/A
7	Rumble Tumble	1998	Andrew Vachss	N/A
8	Captains Outrageous	2001	Andrew Vachss	N/A
9	Vanilla Ride	2009	Andrew Vachss	N/A
10	Devil Red	2010	Andrew Vachss	N/A
11	Dead Aim	2012	Andrew Vachss	N/A
12	Honky Tonk Samurai	2013	Andrew Vachss	N/A
13	Hap und Leonard: Die Storys	2016	Andrew Vachss	N/A
14	Hoodoo Harry	2016	Andrew Vachss	N/A
15	Coco Butternut	2017	Andrew Vachss	N/A
16	Rusty Puppy	2016	Andrew Vachss	N/A
17	Blood and Lemonade	2017	Andrew Vachss	N/A
18	Cold Cotton	2017	Andrew Vachss	N/A
19	Jackrabbit Smile	2018	Andrew Vachss	N/A
20	Sugar on the Bones	2024	Andrew Vachss	N/A
21	Hatchet Girls	2025	Andrew Vachss	N/A
22	Hap and Leonard	2016	Andrew Vachss	Buy

The Hap and Leonard Collections bring together works from the long-running crime fiction series created by Joe R. Lansdale. Set in East Texas, the series follows Hap Collins and Leonard Pine, two best friends who stumble into dangerous situations with alarming regularity. Hap is a white, liberal Vietnam draft dodger; Leonard is a Black, conservative, gay Vietnam veteran. Their friendship is the engine of every story, and their bickering banter sits alongside real violence and genuine stakes.

Andrew Vachss contributed to this series through crossover stories and anthology pieces, and the collection includes his collaborative work alongside Lansdale’s core novels and short fiction. The books range from full-length novels like Mucho Mojo and Bad Chili to short story compilations like Blood and Lemonade and Hap and Leonard: Die Storys. Vachss’s involvement reflects a natural kinship between his work and Lansdale’s brand of rural crime fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Hap & Leonard Collections series?

There are 22 books in the Hap & Leonard Collections series, published between 1990 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Hap & Leonard Collections series?

The first book in the Hap & Leonard Collections series is Julma aika, published in 1990.

What is the connection between Andrew Vachss and the Hap and Leonard series?

The Hap and Leonard series was created by Joe R. Lansdale, and Vachss contributed to the collections through crossover stories and collaborative works. Vachss and Lansdale were friends and shared an interest in crime fiction with a strong moral streak. The collection includes novels, short story compilations, and tie-in stories from multiple contributors.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order