Odd Jobs, Inc books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Odd Jobs, Inc series?"

"There are four books in the Odd Jobs, Inc series, published between 1978 and 1985."

Q: "What is the first book in the Odd Jobs, Inc series?"

"The first book in the Odd Jobs, Inc series is Calling Dr. Patchwork, published in 1978."

Q: "Do you need to read the Odd Jobs, Inc books in order?"

"Reading the Odd Jobs, Inc series in publication order starting with Calling Dr. Patchwork (1978) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the four books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Calling Dr. Patchwork	1978	Ron Goulart	Buy
2	Hail Hibbler	1980	Ron Goulart	Buy
3	Big Bang	1982	Ron Goulart	Buy
4	Brainz, Inc	1985	Ron Goulart	Buy

Ron Goulart’s Odd Jobs, Inc series ran four books between 1978 and 1985. It started with Calling Dr. Patchwork and continued with Hail Hibbler (1980), Big Bang (1982), and Brainz, Inc (1985). The titles alone suggest a playful, offbeat tone, which fits Goulart’s reputation for mixing humor with his fiction.

The books came out at roughly two-year intervals, giving the series a relaxed pace over its seven-year run. Readers who enjoy quirky, character-driven fiction from the late ’70s and early ’80s will find the full series here in publication order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Odd Jobs, Inc series?

There are four books in the Odd Jobs, Inc series, published between 1978 and 1985.

What is the first book in the Odd Jobs, Inc series?

The first book in the Odd Jobs, Inc series is Calling Dr. Patchwork, published in 1978.

Do you need to read the Odd Jobs, Inc books in order?

Reading the Odd Jobs, Inc series in publication order starting with Calling Dr. Patchwork (1978) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the four books.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order