John Francis Cuddy Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John Francis Cuddy Collections series?"

"There are two books in the John Francis Cuddy Collections series, published between 1998 and 2003."

Q: "What is the first book in the John Francis Cuddy Collections series?"

"The first book in the John Francis Cuddy Collections series is The Concise Cuddy, published in 1998."

Q: "What is the difference between the two Cuddy collections?"

"The Concise Cuddy (1998) collects shorter cases featuring the Boston PI in a single volume, while Cuddy Plus One (2003) adds further stories. Both collections give Healy room to tell tighter mysteries that still feature Cuddy's distinctive voice and Boston setting."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Concise Cuddy	1998	John Francis Cuddy	Buy
2	Cuddy – Plus One	2003	John Francis Cuddy	Buy

The Concise Cuddy (1998) and Cuddy Plus One (2003) collect shorter cases featuring Boston PI John Francis Cuddy. These story collections complement the 13 novels by offering quicker mysteries that still feature Cuddy’s voice, his Boston setting, and his habit of talking things over at his wife’s grave.

The short story format suits the PI genre well, and Healy uses it to explore cases that might not support a full novel but still give Cuddy interesting problems to solve. For readers who have finished the novels, these collections provide additional time with the character.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John Francis Cuddy Collections series?

There are two books in the John Francis Cuddy Collections series, published between 1998 and 2003.

What is the first book in the John Francis Cuddy Collections series?

The first book in the John Francis Cuddy Collections series is The Concise Cuddy, published in 1998.

What is the difference between the two Cuddy collections?

The Concise Cuddy (1998) collects shorter cases featuring the Boston PI in a single volume, while Cuddy Plus One (2003) adds further stories. Both collections give Healy room to tell tighter mysteries that still feature Cuddy’s distinctive voice and Boston setting.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order