Edward D. Hoch books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1930–2008
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 18
- Also writes as
- Stephen Dentiger
Edward D. Hoch published 14 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Judges of Hades and Other Simon Ark Stories (1971). The best-known is Murder Most Sacred (1989).
Updated September 2026
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Murder Most Sacred
Edward D. Hoch's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Judges of Hades and Other Simon Ark Stories (1971)
The Transvection Machine (1971)
The Fellowship of the Hand (1973)
The Thefts of Nick Velvet (1978)
All but Impossible! (1981)
The Year's Best Mystery & Suspense Stories 1983 (1983)
Quests of Simon Ark (1985)
Great British Detectives (1987)
Diagnosis Impossible (1996)
The Velvet Touch (2000)
The Night People and Other Stories (2001)
The Old Spies Club and Other Intrigues of Rand (2001)
More Things Impossible (2006)
Spy and the Thief (2013)
Short story collections in order
Leopold's Way (1985)
Murder Most Sacred (1989)
The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories, 1991 (1991)
Other books in order
Best Detective Stories of the Year, 1977 (1977)
About Edward D. Hoch
Edward Dentinger Hoch was an American writer of detective fiction. Although he wrote several novels, he was primarily known for his vast output of over 950 short stories. He was one of the few American fiction writers of his generation who supported himself financially through short story publication, rather than novels or screenplays.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Edward D. Hoch FAQ
- How many books has Edward D. Hoch written?
- Edward D. Hoch published 14 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edward D. Hoch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Murder Most Sacred.
- What is Edward D. Hoch's last book?
- More Things Impossible (2006).
- What is Edward D. Hoch's most famous book?
- Murder Most Sacred (1989) is Edward D. Hoch's most widely read book.
- Does Edward D. Hoch write under a pen name?
- Yes: Edward D. Hoch has also published as Stephen Dentiger.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.