Walter Tevis books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1928–1984
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Walter Tevis published 7 novels and 2 other books, beginning with The Hustler (1959). The best-known is The Queen's Gambit (1983).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Walter Tevis
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The Queen's Gambit
Walter Tevis's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Man Who Fell to Earth
One of the most-read, at about 185 pages.
Standalone novels in order
The Hustler (1959)
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1963)
Mockingbird (Jan 1980)
Far from Home (1981)
The Queen's Gambit (1983)
The Steps of the Sun (1983)
The Color of Money (1984)
Other books in order
Alayci Kus (2021)
King Is Dead (2023)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Hustler (1961)Film · from The Hustler
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)Film · from The Man Who Fell to Earth
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (1987)TV · from The Man Who Fell to Earth
- The Man Who Fell to EarthTV · from The Man Who Fell to Earth
- The Queen's GambitTV · from The Queen's Gambit
- The Color of Money (1986)Film · from The Color of Money
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About Walter Tevis
Walter Stone Tevis Jr. was an American novelist and screenwriter. Three of his six novels were adapted into major films: The Hustler, The Color of Money and The Man Who Fell to Earth. A fourth, The Queen’s Gambit, was adapted into a miniseries with the same title and shown on Netflix in 2020. His books have been translated into at least 18 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Walter Tevis FAQ
- How many books has Walter Tevis written?
- Walter Tevis published 7 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Walter Tevis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Queen's Gambit.
- What is Walter Tevis's last book?
- The Color of Money (1984).
- What is Walter Tevis's most famous book?
- The Queen's Gambit (1983) is Walter Tevis's most widely read book.
- Which Walter Tevis books have been adapted?
- 4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Hustler (film, 1961), The Man Who Fell to Earth (film, 1976), The Queen's Gambit (TV) and The Color of Money (film, 1986).
- Can I read Walter Tevis's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Walter Tevis 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.