John Lutz Short Story Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John Lutz Short Story Collections series?"

"There are six books in the John Lutz Short Story Collections series, published between 1988 and 2014."

Q: "What is the first book in the John Lutz Short Story Collections series?"

"The first book in the John Lutz Short Story Collections series is Better Mousetraps, published in 1988."

Q: "Which John Lutz collection should I start with?"

"Better Mousetraps (1988) is a strong starting point, as it collects stories from the productive early period of his career. Until You Are Dead (1998) is another good option, featuring work from his peak years."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Better Mousetraps	1988	John Lutz	Buy
2	Shadows Everywhere	1994	John Lutz	Buy
3	Until You Are Dead	1998	John Lutz	Buy
4	Endless Road, and Other Stories	2003	John Lutz	Buy
5	Tough and Other Short Stories: Tough, High Stakes, The Real Shape of the Coast	2014	John Lutz	Buy
6	The President’s Cat Is Missing & Other Stories	2014	John Lutz	Buy

John Lutz published six short story collections between 1988 and 2014, each gathering a selection of his crime and mystery fiction. Better Mousetraps, Shadows Everywhere, Until You Are Dead, and Endless Road all present different cross-sections of a career that produced a large volume of short fiction alongside his novels.

The collections give readers access to Lutz’s range as a short story writer. His stories span the full spectrum of crime fiction, from classic puzzle mysteries to darker psychological suspense. For readers who know Lutz primarily through his novels, these collections reveal a different facet of his craft.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John Lutz Short Story Collections series?

There are six books in the John Lutz Short Story Collections series, published between 1988 and 2014.

What is the first book in the John Lutz Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the John Lutz Short Story Collections series is Better Mousetraps, published in 1988.

Which John Lutz collection should I start with?

Better Mousetraps (1988) is a strong starting point, as it collects stories from the productive early period of his career. Until You Are Dead (1998) is another good option, featuring work from his peak years.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order