Peter Abrahams books in order
South African novelist, journalist and political commentator
- Lived
- 1919–2017
- Country
- South Africa
- Books
- 45
Peter Abrahams published 34 novels, 8 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with Dog on It (2008). 4 feature Bernie Little.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Peter Abrahams
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Dog on It
Peter Abrahams's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Fury of Rachel Monette (1980)
Tongues of Fire (1982)
Red Message (1986)
Hard Rain (1988)
Pressure Drop (1989)
Revolution #9 (1992)
Lights Out (1994)
The Fan (1995)
A Perfect Crime (1998)
Crying Wolf (2000)
Last of the Dixie Heroes (2001)
The Tutor (2002)
Their Wildest Dreams (2003)
Oblivion (2005)
End of Story (2006)
Nerve Damage (2007)
Delusion (2008)
The Dog Who Knew Too Much (2011)
A Fistful of Collars (2012)
Paw and Order (2014)
Scents and Sensibility (2015)
Bow Wow (2017)
The Right Side (2017)
Heart of Barkness (2019)
Ruff Vs. Fluff (2019)
Bark Vs. Snark (2020)
Of Mutts and Men (2020)
It's a Wonderful Woof (2021)
Tender Is the Bite (2021)
Bark to the Future (2022)
Children's books in order
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon [adaptation] (2004)
Down the Rabbit Hole (2005)
Behind the Curtain (2006)
Into the Dark (2008)
Reality Check (2009)
Bullet Point (2010)
Woof (2013)
Arf (2016)
Other books in order
A Cat Was Involved (2012)
Mrs. Plansky's Revenge (2023)
Up on the Woof Top (2023)
About Peter Abrahams
Peter Henry Abrahams Deras, commonly known as Peter Abrahams, was a South African-born novelist, journalist and political commentator who in 1956 settled in Jamaica, where he lived for the rest of his life. His death at the age of 97 is considered to have been murder.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Peter Abrahams FAQ
- How many books has Peter Abrahams written?
- Peter Abrahams published 34 novels, 8 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peter Abrahams's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dog on It.
- What is Peter Abrahams's last book?
- Ruff Vs. Fluff (2019).
- What is Peter Abrahams's most famous book?
- Dog on It (2008) is Peter Abrahams's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.