Steve Allen books in order
American actor, comedian, musician and presenter
- Lived
- 1921–2000
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 11
Steve Allen published 9 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with Bop Fables (1955). The best-known is Wake Up to Murder (1996).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Steve Allen
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Wake Up to Murder
Steve Allen's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Talk Show Murders (1982)
Murder on the Glitter Box (1989)
Murder in Manhattan (1990)
Murder in Vegas (1991)
The Murder Game (1993)
Murder on the Atlantic (1995)
Wake Up to Murder (1996)
Die Laughing (1998)
Murder in Hawaii (1999)
Novellas in order
Princess Snip Snip and the Puppy-kittens (1973)
Other books in order
Bop Fables (1955)
About Steve Allen
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen was an American television and radio personality, comedian, musician, composer, writer, and actor. Though he got his start in radio, he is best known for his extensive network television career.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Steve Allen FAQ
- How many books has Steve Allen written?
- Steve Allen published 9 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Steve Allen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Wake Up to Murder.
- What is Steve Allen's last book?
- Murder in Hawaii (1999).
- What is Steve Allen's most famous book?
- Wake Up to Murder (1996) is Steve Allen'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.