Olen Steinhauer Short Stories/Novellas books in order

A list of short stories and novellas by Olen Steinhauer, featuring standalone spy fiction and literary short works.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 You Know What’s Going On 2011 Olen Steinhauer Buy
2 On the Lisbon Disaster 2014 Olen Steinhauer Buy
3 Start-Up 2016 Olen Steinhauer Buy

Olen Steinhauer has published three short works of fiction alongside his novels: You Know What’s Going On (2011), On the Lisbon Disaster (2014), and Start-Up (2016). These shorter pieces give Steinhauer room to experiment with form and setting while maintaining the spy fiction atmosphere that defines his longer work.

The novellas and short stories are good supplements for readers who have finished Steinhauer’s novels and want more of his writing. They also work as entry points for new readers who want to test his style before committing to a full series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Olen Steinhauer Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are three books in the Olen Steinhauer Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2011 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Olen Steinhauer Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Olen Steinhauer Short Stories/Novellas series is You Know What’s Going On, published in 2011.

Are Olen Steinhauer's short stories connected to his novels?

Some share thematic connections with his longer work, touching on espionage, moral compromise, and Eastern European politics. However, each short story and novella is a self-contained piece that can be read independently of his series fiction.

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