Savile and Mangum books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Savile and Mangum series?"

"There are three books in the Savile and Mangum series, published between 1983 and 2001."

Q: "What is the first book in the Savile and Mangum series?"

"The first book in the Savile and Mangum series is Uncivil Seasons, published in 1983."

Q: "Who are Justin Savile and Cuddy Mangum?"

"Justin Savile V and Cuddy Mangum are homicide detectives in the fictional town of Hillston, North Carolina. Justin is a refined, hard-drinking member of the town's ruling elite who narrates two of the three books. Cuddy is a street-smart, fast-talking cop from the lower classes who narrates Time's Witness. Their contrasting backgrounds and investigation styles drive the series through themes of class, race, and Southern politics."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Uncivil Seasons	1983	Michael Malone	Buy
2	Time’s Witness	1989	Michael Malone	Buy
3	First Lady	2001	Michael Malone	Buy

Justin Savile V is a hard-drinking detective from Hillston’s oldest money. Cuddy Mangum is a fast-talking cop from the wrong side of town. They should not work well together, but they do.

Uncivil Seasons (1983) introduces them through Justin’s narration as they investigate a murder tangled in Hillston’s class hierarchies. Time’s Witness (1989) shifts to Cuddy’s voice for a case that brings racial politics to the surface. First Lady (2001) returns to Justin’s perspective for a final case that pulls together the town’s secrets. Michael Malone used the mystery format to write about the American South — its money, its history, and the fault lines that run through small-town life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Savile and Mangum series?

There are three books in the Savile and Mangum series, published between 1983 and 2001.

What is the first book in the Savile and Mangum series?

The first book in the Savile and Mangum series is Uncivil Seasons, published in 1983.

Who are Justin Savile and Cuddy Mangum?

Justin Savile V and Cuddy Mangum are homicide detectives in the fictional town of Hillston, North Carolina. Justin is a refined, hard-drinking member of the town’s ruling elite who narrates two of the three books. Cuddy is a street-smart, fast-talking cop from the lower classes who narrates Time’s Witness. Their contrasting backgrounds and investigation styles drive the series through themes of class, race, and Southern politics.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order