Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You | 1982 | John Lutz | N/A |
| 2 | Only One Way To Land | 1983 | John Lutz | N/A |
| 3 | The Romantics | 1994 | John Lutz | Buy |
| 4 | High Stakes | 1997 | John Lutz | N/A |
| 5 | Nightcrawlers | 1997 | John Lutz | N/A |
| 6 | Second Story Sunlight | 2002 | John Lutz | N/A |
| 7 | The Desert | 2018 | John Lutz | Buy |
John Lutz’s individually published short fiction spans from 1982 to 2018, representing a small fraction of his total short story output. Much of his shorter work appeared in anthologies and collections, but these standalone publications include pieces like What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You, Nightcrawlers, and The Desert.
Lutz’s short fiction earned him some of his most prestigious awards, including an Edgar Award. His ability to construct a satisfying mystery or suspense scenario in a few thousand words was one of his most consistent strengths throughout a long career.