John D. MacDonald Anthologies books in order

John D. MacDonald contributed to several crime, science fiction, and mystery anthologies. See all nine titles.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Hard-Boiled Detectives 1953 John D. MacDonald Buy
2 Worlds to Come: New Science Fiction Adventures 1967 John D. MacDonald Buy
3 Tomorrow 1 Science Fiction by the Masters 1971 John D. MacDonald
4 Space Suits & Gumshoes 1972 John D. MacDonald Buy
5 The Late Great Future 1976 John D. MacDonald Buy
6 Dark Crimes 2 1993 John D. MacDonald Buy
7 Florida Stories 1993 John D. MacDonald Buy
8 Law and Order 1997 John D. MacDonald Buy
9 Murder Most Merry 2002 John D. MacDonald Buy

John D. MacDonald contributed to nine anthologies spanning crime fiction and science fiction. His earliest anthology appearance is Hard-Boiled Detectives (1953), while later ones include Worlds to Come (1967) and The Late Great Future (1976).

Posthumous anthology appearances include Dark Crimes 2 (1993), Florida Stories (1993), and Murder Most Merry (2002). These collections keep MacDonald’s shorter work accessible to new generations of readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John D. MacDonald Anthologies series?

There are nine books in the John D. MacDonald Anthologies series, published between 1953 and 2002.

What is the first book in the John D. MacDonald Anthologies series?

The first book in the John D. MacDonald Anthologies series is Hard-Boiled Detectives, published in 1953.

Did MacDonald write science fiction in addition to crime fiction?

Yes, several of these anthologies are science fiction collections, and MacDonald published science fiction stories and novels early in his career.

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