Tony Rome books in order

The Tony Rome series by Marvin H. Albert features a Miami-based private detective, beginning with Miami Mayhem in 1960. Two of the three novels were adapted into films starring Frank Sinatra.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Miami Mayhem 1960 Marvin H. Albert Buy
2 Lady in Cement 1961 Marvin H. Albert Buy
3 My Kind of Game 1962 Marvin H. Albert Buy

The Tony Rome series follows a private detective operating out of Miami, Florida. Albert published these books under the pseudonym Anthony Rome, and the series quickly attracted Hollywood attention.

Two of the three novels were adapted into films starring Frank Sinatra. The 1967 film Tony Rome was based on Miami Mayhem, and the 1968 film Lady in Cement took its name directly from the second novel. The series combines hard-boiled detective fiction with the sun-soaked Miami setting of the early 1960s.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tony Rome series?

There are three books in the Tony Rome series, published between 1960 and 1962.

What is the first book in the Tony Rome series?

The first book in the Tony Rome series is Miami Mayhem, published in 1960.

Were any Tony Rome books made into movies?

Yes, Miami Mayhem was adapted into the 1967 film Tony Rome and Lady in Cement was adapted into the 1968 film of the same name. Both starred Frank Sinatra as Tony Rome.

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