Mickey Spillane Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Complete list of Mickey Spillane short stories and novellas by Max Allan Collins in order, including early Spillane works and the Trash 'n' Treasures mystery series.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Killing Man 1989 Max Allan Collins N/A
2 So Long, Chief 2013 Max Allan Collins N/A
3 A Dangerous Cat 2017 Max Allan Collins N/A
4 Antiques Roadkill 2006 Max Allan Collins Buy
5 Antiques Maul 2007 Max Allan Collins Buy
6 Antiques Flee Market 2008 Max Allan Collins Buy
7 Antiques Bizarre 2010 Max Allan Collins Buy
8 Antiques Knock-Off 2011 Max Allan Collins Buy
9 Antiques Disposal 2012 Max Allan Collins Buy
10 Antiques Chop 2013 Max Allan Collins Buy
11 Antiques Slay Ride 2013 Max Allan Collins Buy
12 Antiques Con 2014 Max Allan Collins Buy
13 Antiques Fruitcake 2014 Max Allan Collins Buy
14 Antiques St. Nicked 2015 Max Allan Collins Buy
15 Antiques Swap 2015 Max Allan Collins Buy
16 Antiques Fate 2016 Max Allan Collins Buy
17 Antiques Frame 2018 Max Allan Collins Buy
18 Antiques Ho-Ho-Homicides 2018 Max Allan Collins Buy
19 Antiques Wanted 2018 Max Allan Collins Buy
20 Antiques Ravin' 2019 Max Allan Collins Buy
21 Antiques Fire Sale 2020 Max Allan Collins Buy
22 Antiques Carry on 2021 Max Allan Collins Buy
23 Antiques Liquidation 2022 Max Allan Collins Buy
24 Antiques Foe 2023 Max Allan Collins Buy

This collection brings together shorter works connected to Max Allan Collins’ role as the literary executor of Mickey Spillane’s estate. After Spillane’s death in 2006, Collins was tasked with completing unfinished manuscripts and short fiction that Spillane had left behind. The earliest pieces in this list date back to 1989.

The collection also includes the Trash ’n’ Treasures mystery series, which Collins co-wrote with his wife Barbara Collins under joint authorship. Starting with Antiques Roadkill in 2006, this cozy mystery series follows a mother-daughter duo who run an antiques business and stumble into murder investigations. The series ran for nearly two decades with regular new entries.

Together, these short stories and novellas cover a wide range of Collins’ collaborative and co-authored work, from hard-boiled Spillane continuations to lighthearted cozy mysteries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mickey Spillane Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are 24 books in the Mickey Spillane Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1989 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Mickey Spillane Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Mickey Spillane Short Stories/Novellas series is The Killing Man, published in 1989.

What is the connection between Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins in this series?

Max Allan Collins was chosen by Mickey Spillane before his death in 2006 to complete his unfinished manuscripts. Collins also co-wrote the Trash ’n’ Treasures cozy mystery series with his wife Barbara Collins, which appears in this collection alongside the Spillane-related short fiction.

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