Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Curse of the Missing Puppet Head |
2001 |
Kinky Friedman |
Buy |
| 2 |
Ten Little New Yorkers |
2005 |
Kinky Friedman |
Buy |
Kinky Friedman’s standalone novels include Curse of the Missing Puppet Head (2001) and Ten Little New Yorkers (2005). Both books feature the same style of humorous mystery writing that characterizes Friedman’s longer-running series, with sharp dialogue and an offbeat New York setting.
These novels work as entry points for readers curious about Friedman’s fiction without committing to the full 22-book series.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Kinky Friedman Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Kinky Friedman Standalone Novels series, published between 2001 and 2005.
What is the first book in the Kinky Friedman Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Kinky Friedman Standalone Novels series is Curse of the Missing Puppet Head, published in 2001.
How are Kinky Friedman's standalone novels different from his mystery series?
Kinky Friedman’s standalone novels share the same comic mystery style as his main series. These books can be read without any knowledge of the longer-running Kinky Friedman series.