Does this page include every Johnny Shaw book?

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

Are Johnny Shaw series listed separately?

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

Should I read Johnny Shaw 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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Johnny Shaw Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Johnny Shaw books?

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

Browse books by Johnny Shaw in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 10 books / 3 series

American author Johnny Shaw is best known for the Jimmy Veeder Fiasco series and his Anthony Award-winning novel *Dove Season*. His gritty, darkly humorous crime fiction has earned critical acclaim and a dedicated following. This page provides the Johnny Shaw books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

Books by Johnny Shaw in Publication Order

2010 Dove Season POoJVB / 1 Buy

2012 Big Maria POoSN / 1 Buy

2013 The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle POoSS / 1 Buy

2014 Plaster City POoJVB / 2 Buy

2015 Feliz Navidead POoSS / 2 Buy

2016 Floodgate POoSN / 2 Buy

2016 Gary’s Got a Boner POoSS / 3 Buy

2017 Imperial Valley POoJVB / 3 Buy

2018 The Upper Hand POoSN / 3 Buy

2020 The Southland POoSN / 4 Buy

Complete Johnny Shaw Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Standalone Reading Order 4 books / 2012-2020

01 Big Maria 2012 Buy

02 Floodgate 2016 Buy

03 The Upper Hand 2018 Buy

04 The Southland 2020 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas Reading Order 3 books / 2013-2016

01 The Snickerdoodle Kerfuffle 2013 Buy

02 Feliz Navidead 2015 Buy

03 Gary’s Got a Boner 2016 Buy

Jimmy Veeder Reading Order 3 books / 2010-2017

01 Dove Season 2010 Buy

02 Plaster City 2014 Buy

03 Imperial Valley 2017 Buy

Where to start with Johnny Shaw

What is the best order to read Johnny Shaw 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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