Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benchwarmer Bob | 1974 | Thomas Gifford | Buy |
| 2 | Historical Description of the Zetland Islands | 1977 | Thomas Gifford | Buy |
| 3 | Charlie Myers | 1998 | Thomas Gifford | Buy |
Thomas Gifford’s non-fiction output is small compared to his fiction career. Benchwarmer Bob, published in 1974 before his breakthrough novel, is a sports book. Historical Description of the Zetland Islands, published in 1977, is a reference work. Charlie Myers, which appeared in 1998, was one of his final publications.
These non-fiction titles are curiosities for Gifford completists rather than essential reading. His reputation rests firmly on his thriller novels, but the non-fiction work shows the range of interests that informed his research-heavy approach to fiction writing.