Matthew Scudder books in order A series by Lawrence Block
The Matthew Scudder series by Lawrence Block has 11 books, from The Sins of the Fathers (1976) to A Drop of the Hard Stuff (2011). Read it in order, starting with The Sins of the Fathers.
Reading order: 1 The Sins of the Fathers (1976) · 3 In the Midst of Death (1997) · 5 Eight Million Ways to Die (1982) · 6 When the Sacred Ginmill Closes (1986) · 9 A Dance at the Slaughterhouse (1991) · 10 A Walk Among the Tombstones (1992) · 11 The Devil Knows You're Dead (1993) · 12 A Long Line of Dead Men (1994) · 15 Hope to Die (2001) · 16 All the Flowers Are Dying (2005) · … all 11 below
Updated September 2026
All 11 Matthew Scudder books in order
- 1.
The Sins of the Fathers (1976)
- 3.
In the Midst of Death (1997)
- 5.
Eight Million Ways to Die (1982)
- 6.
When the Sacred Ginmill Closes (1986)
- 9.
A Dance at the Slaughterhouse (1991)
- 10.
A Walk Among the Tombstones (1992)
- 11.
The Devil Knows You're Dead (1993)
- 12.
A Long Line of Dead Men (1994)
- 15.
Hope to Die (2001)
- 16.
All the Flowers Are Dying (2005)
- 17.
A Drop of the Hard Stuff (2011)
Matthew Scudder on screen
- 8 Million Ways to Die (1986)Film · from Eight Million Ways to Die
- A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)Film · from A Walk Among the Tombstones
Matthew Scudder FAQ
- How many Matthew Scudder books are there?
- There are 11 Matthew Scudder books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Matthew Scudder books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Sins of the Fathers (1976): 1 The Sins of the Fathers (1976) · 3 In the Midst of Death (1997) · 5 Eight Million Ways to Die (1982) · 6 When the Sacred Ginmill Closes (1986) · 9 A Dance at the Slaughterhouse (1991) · 10 A Walk Among the Tombstones (1992) · … all 11 below.
- What is the first Matthew Scudder book?
- The Sins of the Fathers (1976).
- What is the latest Matthew Scudder book?
- A Drop of the Hard Stuff (2011).
- Is the Matthew Scudder series finished?
- There have been no new Matthew Scudder books since 2011.
- Did Lawrence Block write other series?
- Yes: Bernie Rhodenbarr.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.