Does this page include every James Lear book?

This catalog lists the James Lear books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are James Lear series listed separately?

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

Should I read James Lear 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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James Lear Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read James Lear books?

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

Find every James Lear book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 11 books / 3 series

James Lear is a British author best known for the erotic *Mitch Mitchell* series. His novels have earned a dedicated cult following for their blend of historical adventure and explicit content. This page provides the James Lear books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

All James Lear Books in Chronological Order

2001 The Low Road POoSN / 1 Buy

2003 The Palace Of Varieties POoSN / 2 Buy

2006 The Back Passage POoMMMB / 1 Buy

2007 Hot Valley POoSN / 3 Buy

2008 The Secret Tunnel POoMMMB / 2 Buy

2010 A Sticky End POoMMMB / 3 Buy

2013 The Hardest Thing POoDSMB / 1 Buy

2015 Straight Up POoDSMB / 2 Buy

2016 The Sun Goes Down POoMMMB / 4 Buy

2017 While My Wife's Away POoSN / 4 Buy

2018 In the Ring POoDSMB / 3 Buy

James Lear Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

Standalone Books in Reading Order 4 books / 2001-2017

01 The Low Road 2001 Buy

02 The Palace Of Varieties 2003 Buy

03 Hot Valley 2007 Buy

04 While My Wife's Away 2017 Buy

Dan Stagg Mystery Books in Reading Order 3 books / 2013-2018

01 The Hardest Thing 2013 Buy

02 Straight Up 2015 Buy

03 In the Ring 2018 Buy

Mitch Mitchell Mystery Books in Reading Order 4 books / 2006-2016

01 The Back Passage 2006 Buy

02 The Secret Tunnel 2008 Buy

03 A Sticky End 2010 Buy

04 The Sun Goes Down 2016 Buy

Where to start with James Lear

What is the best order to read James Lear 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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