Jim Garrison books in order
American district attorney
- Lived
- 1921–1992
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Jim Garrison published 2 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with A Heritage of Stone (1970). The best-known is On the Trail of the Assassins (1988).
Updated September 2026
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On the Trail of the Assassins
Jim Garrison's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Heritage of Stone (1970)
On the Trail of the Assassins (Nov 1988)
Non-fiction in order
The Darkness of God (1982)
The Russian Threat (1983)
Film and TV adaptations
- JFK (1991)Film · from On the Trail of the Assassins
About Jim Garrison
James Carothers Garrison was the District Attorney of Orleans Parish, Louisiana, from 1962 to 1973 and later a state appellate court judge. A member of the Democratic Party, he is best known for his investigations into the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the prosecution of New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw to that effect in 1969, which ended in Shaw's acquittal. Garrison believed the assassination was the result of a conspiracy involving the CIA, FBI, The Pentagon, the Mafia and other organizations. He wrote three published books, one of which became a prime source for Oliver Stone's film JFK in 1991, in which Garrison was portrayed by Kevin Costner, while Garrison himself made a cameo appearance as Earl Warren.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jim Garrison FAQ
- How many books has Jim Garrison written?
- Jim Garrison published 2 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jim Garrison's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On the Trail of the Assassins.
- What is Jim Garrison's last book?
- On the Trail of the Assassins (1988).
- What is Jim Garrison's most famous book?
- On the Trail of the Assassins (1988) is Jim Garrison's most widely read book.
- Which Jim Garrison books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including On the Trail of the Assassins (as JFK, film, 1991).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.