Donald Goines books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1936–1974
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 18
- Also writes as
- Al C. Clark
Donald Goines published 17 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Dopefiend (1971). The best-known is Black Gangster (1972).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Donald Goines
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Black Gangster
Donald Goines's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Daddy Cool
One of the most-read, at about 223 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Dopefiend (1971)
Black Gangster (1972)
Whoreson (1972)
Whoreson: The Story of a Ghetto Pimp (1972)
Black Girl Lost (1973)
Street Players (1973)
White Mans Justice, Black Man's Grief (1973)
Crime Partners (1974)
Cry Revenge (1974)
Daddy Cool (1974)
Death List (1974)
Kenyatta's Escape (1974)
Never Die Alone (1974)
Swamp Man (1974)
Inner City Hoodlum (1975)
Kenyatta's Last Hit (1975)
Eldorado Red (2000)
Other books in order
White Man's Justice (1973)
About Donald Goines
Donald Goines was an African-American writer of urban fiction. His novels were deeply influenced by the work of Iceberg Slim.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Donald Goines FAQ
- How many books has Donald Goines written?
- Donald Goines published 17 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Donald Goines's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Black Gangster.
- What is Donald Goines's last book?
- Kenyatta's Last Hit (1975).
- What is Donald Goines's most famous book?
- Black Gangster (1972) is Donald Goines's most widely read book.
- Does Donald Goines write under a pen name?
- Yes: Donald Goines has also published as Al C. Clark.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.