Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
One to Count Cadence |
1969 |
James Crumley |
Buy |
| 2 |
Whores |
1988 |
James Crumley |
Buy |
| 3 |
Muddy Fork & Other Things |
1991 |
James Crumley |
Buy |
James Crumley’s standalone novels begin with his debut, One to Count Cadence (1969), a Vietnam War novel that predates his crime fiction career. Whores (1988) and Muddy Fork & Other Things (1991) are his other non-series works.
One to Count Cadence drew on Crumley’s own military experience and established him as a literary writer before he found his calling in hardboiled detective fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the James Crumley Standalone Novels series?
There are three books in the James Crumley Standalone Novels series, published between 1969 and 1991.
What is the first book in the James Crumley Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the James Crumley Standalone Novels series is One to Count Cadence, published in 1969.
What are James Crumley's standalone novels?
James Crumley’s standalone works include One to Count Cadence (1969), his debut novel about the Vietnam War, Whores (1988), and Muddy Fork & Other Things (1991).