J. Edgar Hoover published 7 books, beginning with Address Delivered by John Edgar Hoover (1936). The best-known is Masters of Deceit (1958).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with J. Edgar Hoover
Other books in order
Address Delivered by John Edgar Hoover (1936)
The Influence of Crime on the American Home (1936)
Persons in Hiding (1938)
Masters of Deceit (1958)
A Study of Communism (1962)
J. Edgar Hoover on Communism (1969)
J. Edgar Hoover Speaks Concerning Communism (1970)
About J. Edgar Hoover
John Edgar Hoover was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the fifth and final director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). President Calvin Coolidge first appointed Hoover as director of the BOI, the predecessor to the FBI, in 1924. After 11 years in the post, Hoover became instrumental in founding the FBI in June 1935, where he remained as director for an additional 37 years until his death in May 1972 – serving a total of 48 years leading both the BOI and the FBI under eight presidents.
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J. Edgar Hoover FAQ
- How many books has J. Edgar Hoover written?
- J. Edgar Hoover published 7 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read J. Edgar Hoover's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Masters of Deceit.
- What is J. Edgar Hoover's last book?
- J. Edgar Hoover Speaks Concerning Communism (1970).
- What is J. Edgar Hoover's most famous book?
- Masters of Deceit (1958) is J. Edgar Hoover's most widely read book.
- Can I read J. Edgar Hoover's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by J. Edgar Hoover is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.