Does this page include every E.V. Cunningham book?

This catalog lists the E.V. Cunningham books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are E.V. Cunningham series listed separately?

Yes. Each E.V. Cunningham series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read E.V. Cunningham books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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E.V. Cunningham Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read E.V. Cunningham books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full E.V. Cunningham bibliography.

Browse books by E.V. Cunningham in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 21 books / 4 series

E.V. Cunningham, the pseudonym of American author Howard Fast, is best known for the Masao Masuto mystery series featuring a Zen Buddhist detective. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide. This page provides the E.V. Cunningham books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

Books by E.V. Cunningham in Publication Order

1960 Sylvia POoSN / 1 Buy

1962 Phyllis POoSN / 2 Buy

1963 Alice POoSN / 3 Buy

1964 Lydia POoHKB / 1 Buy

1964 Shirley POoSN / 4 Buy

1965 Penelope POoJGaLCB / 1 Buy

1966 Margie POoJGaLCB / 2 Buy

1966 Helen POoSN / 5 Buy

1967 The Case of the Angry Actress / Samantha POoMMB / 1 Buy

1967 Sally POoSN / 6 Buy

1969 Cynthia POoHKB / 2 Buy

1969 The Assassin Who Gave Up His Gun POoSN / 7 Buy

1973 Millie POoSN / 8 Buy

1977 The Case of the One-Penny Orange POoMMB / 2 Buy

1978 The Case of the Russian Diplomat POoMMB / 3 Buy

1979 The Case of the Poisoned Eclairs POoMMB / 4 Buy

1981 The Case of the Sliding Pool POoMMB / 5 Buy

1982 The Case of the Kidnapped Angel POoMMB / 6 Buy

1984 The Case of the Murdered Mackenzie POoMMB / 7 Buy

1986 The Wabash Factor POoSN / 9 Buy

2000 Masuto Investigates POoMMB / 8 Buy

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Masao Masuto Reading Order 8 books / 1967-2000

01 The Case of the Angry Actress / Samantha 1967 Buy

02 The Case of the One-Penny Orange 1977 Buy

03 The Case of the Russian Diplomat 1978 Buy

04 The Case of the Poisoned Eclairs 1979 Buy

05 The Case of the Sliding Pool 1981 Buy

06 The Case of the Kidnapped Angel 1982 Buy

07 The Case of the Murdered Mackenzie 1984 Buy

08 Masuto Investigates 2000 Buy

Standalone Reading Order 9 books / 1960-1986

01 Sylvia 1960 Buy

02 Phyllis 1962 Buy

03 Alice 1963 Buy

04 Shirley 1964 Buy

05 Helen 1966 Buy

06 Sally 1967 Buy

07 The Assassin Who Gave Up His Gun 1969 Buy

08 Millie 1973 Buy

09 The Wabash Factor 1986 Buy

John Gomaday and Larry Cohen Reading Order 2 books / 1965-1966

01 Penelope 1965 Buy

02 Margie 1966 Buy

Harvey Krim Reading Order 2 books / 1964-1969

01 Lydia 1964 Buy

02 Cynthia 1969 Buy

Where to start with E.V. Cunningham

What is the best order to read E.V. Cunningham books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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