Does this page include every Michael Malone book?

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

Are Michael Malone series listed separately?

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

Should I read Michael Malone 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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Michael Malone Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Michael Malone books?

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

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

Updated 2026-07-11 / 13 books / 4 series

American author Michael Malone is best known for the acclaimed *Handling Sin* and the *Justin & Cuddy* mystery series. A winner of the Edgar Award, his work is celebrated for its wit and Southern literary charm. This page provides the Michael Malone books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

Books by Michael Malone in Publication Order

1974 Painting the Roses Red POoSN / 1 Buy

1976 The Delectable Mountains, Or, Entertaining Strangers POoSN / 2 Buy

1980 Dingley Falls POoSN / 3 Buy

1983 Uncivil Seasons POoSaMB / 1 Buy

1986 Handling Sin POoSN / 4 Buy

1989 Time's Witness POoSaMB / 2 Buy

1991 Foolscap POoSN / 5 Buy

2001 First Lady POoSaMB / 3 Buy

2002 Red Clay, Blue Cadillac POoC / 1 Buy

2002 Red Clay POoSS / 1 Buy

2002 The Last Noel POoSN / 6 Buy

2005 The Killing Club(With: Marcie Walsh) POoSN / 7 Buy

2009 The Four Corners of the Sky POoSN / 8 Buy

Complete Michael Malone Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Short Stories/Novellas Reading Order 1 book / 2002

01 Red Clay 2002 Buy

Standalone Reading Order 8 books / 1974-2009

01 Painting the Roses Red 1974 Buy

02 The Delectable Mountains, Or, Entertaining Strangers 1976 Buy

03 Dingley Falls 1980 Buy

04 Handling Sin 1986 Buy

05 Foolscap 1991 Buy

06 The Last Noel 2002 Buy

07 The Killing Club(With: Marcie Walsh) 2005 Buy

08 The Four Corners of the Sky 2009 Buy

Collections Reading Order 1 book / 2002

01 Red Clay, Blue Cadillac 2002 Buy

Savile and Mangum Reading Order 3 books / 1983-2001

01 Uncivil Seasons 1983 Buy

02 Time's Witness 1989 Buy

03 First Lady 2001 Buy

Where to start with Michael Malone

What is the best order to read Michael Malone 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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