Does this page include every Joseph Wambaugh book?

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

Are Joseph Wambaugh series listed separately?

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

Should I read Joseph Wambaugh 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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Joseph Wambaugh Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Joseph Wambaugh books?

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

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

Updated 2026-07-11 / 21 books / 3 series

American author Joseph Wambaugh is best known for his groundbreaking police novels, including *The New Centurions* and *The Choirboys*. A former LAPD detective, his gritty realism redefined the crime genre, with over 15 million copies sold worldwide. This page provides the Joseph Wambaugh books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

Books by Joseph Wambaugh in Publication Order

1970 The New Centurions POoSN / 1 Buy

1972 The Blue Knight POoSN / 2 Buy

1973 The Onion Field POoNB / 1 Buy

1976 The Choirboys POoSN / 3 Buy

1977 The Black Marble POoSN / 4 Buy

1981 The Glitter Dome POoSN / 5 Buy

1983 The Delta Star POoSN / 6 Buy

1984 Lines and Shadows POoNB / 2 Buy

1985 The Secrets of Harry Bright POoSN / 7 Buy

1987 Echoes in the Darkness POoNB / 3 Buy

1989 Blooding, The POoNB / 4 Buy

1990 The Golden Orange POoSN / 8 Buy

1992 Fugitive Nights POoSN / 9 Buy

1993 Finnegan's Week POoSN / 10 Buy

1996 Floaters POoSN / 11 Buy

2002 Fire Lover POoNB / 5 Buy

2006 Hollywood Station POoHSB / 1 Buy

2008 Hollywood Crows POoHSB / 2 Buy

2009 Hollywood Moon POoHSB / 3 Buy

2010 Hollywood Hills POoHSB / 4 Buy

2012 Harbor Nocturne POoHSB / 5 Buy

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Non-Fiction Reading Order 5 books / 1973-2002

01 The Onion Field 1973 Buy

02 Lines and Shadows 1984 Buy

03 Echoes in the Darkness 1987 Buy

04 Blooding, The 1989 Buy

05 Fire Lover 2002 Buy

Hollywood Station Reading Order 5 books / 2006-2012

01 Hollywood Station 2006 Buy

02 Hollywood Crows 2008 Buy

03 Hollywood Moon 2009 Buy

04 Hollywood Hills 2010 Buy

05 Harbor Nocturne 2012 Buy

Standalone Reading Order 11 books / 1970-1996

01 The New Centurions 1970 Buy

02 The Blue Knight 1972 Buy

03 The Choirboys 1976 Buy

04 The Black Marble 1977 Buy

05 The Glitter Dome 1981 Buy

06 The Delta Star 1983 Buy

07 The Secrets of Harry Bright 1985 Buy

08 The Golden Orange 1990 Buy

09 Fugitive Nights 1992 Buy

10 Finnegan's Week 1993 Buy

11 Floaters 1996 Buy

Where to start with Joseph Wambaugh

What is the best order to read Joseph Wambaugh 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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