Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Vampire Chase |
1979 |
Stephen Mertz |
Buy |
| 2 |
Fade to Tomorrow |
2004 |
Stephen Mertz |
Buy |
The Steve Madison Mysteries began with The Vampire Chase in 1979 and continued with Fade to Tomorrow in 2004. Like several of Mertz’s other series, the books are separated by decades but share a character and a commitment to the hard-boiled detective tradition.
The Vampire Chase was an early entry in Mertz’s career, published the same year as Some Die Hard, his first Kilroy Mystery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Steve Madison Mysteries series?
There are two books in the Steve Madison Mysteries series, published between 1979 and 2004.
What is the first book in the Steve Madison Mysteries series?
The first book in the Steve Madison Mysteries series is The Vampire Chase, published in 1979.
When were the Steve Madison Mysteries published?
The Vampire Chase was published in 1979 and Fade to Tomorrow in 2004, making this another Mertz series with a long gap between installments.