Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Reading order for the Oz Blackstone short stories and novellas by Quintin Jardine. Five shorter works featuring the Edinburgh investigator, published between 2016 and 2018.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Born to Be Wild 2016 Quintin Jardine Buy
2 The Quasimodo Trunk 2017 Quintin Jardine Buy
3 Miller Time 2018 Quintin Jardine Buy
4 Resurrection 2018 Quintin Jardine Buy
5 Green Bananas and Oz 2018 Quintin Jardine Buy

These five short stories and novellas bring back Quintin Jardine’s popular Edinburgh investigator Oz Blackstone, more than a decade after the main Oz Blackstone novel series ended with For the Death of Me in 2005. Published between 2016 and 2018, these shorter works gave Jardine a way to revisit the character without committing to full-length novels.

The stories are self-contained mysteries that work best for readers already familiar with Oz and his world. They include Born to Be Wild, The Quasimodo Trunk, Miller Time, Resurrection, and Green Bananas and Oz. Each one is a quick read compared to the novels, but they carry the same wry tone and Edinburgh atmosphere that made the original series popular.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are five books in the Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2016 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Oz Blackstone Short Stories/Novellas series is Born to Be Wild, published in 2016.

Do you need to read the Oz Blackstone novels before the short stories?

It helps to have read the main Oz Blackstone novels first, since the short stories assume familiarity with Oz and the other recurring characters. The novellas were published years after the main series ended and revisit the character in shorter, standalone adventures.

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