Underworld USA Trilogy books in order A series by James Ellroy
The Underworld USA Trilogy series by James Ellroy has 3 books, from American Tabloid (1995) to Blood's a Rover (Sep 2009). Read it in order, starting with American Tabloid.
Reading order: 1 American Tabloid (1995) · 2 The Cold Six Thousand (2001) · 3 Blood's a Rover (2009)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Underworld USA Trilogy books in order
- 1.
American Tabloid (1995)
- 2.
The Cold Six Thousand (2001)
- 3.
Blood's a Rover (Sep 2009)
Underworld USA Trilogy FAQ
- How many Underworld USA Trilogy books are there?
- There are 3 Underworld USA Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Underworld USA Trilogy books in?
- In publication order, starting with American Tabloid (1995): 1 American Tabloid (1995) · 2 The Cold Six Thousand (2001) · 3 Blood's a Rover (2009).
- What is the first Underworld USA Trilogy book?
- American Tabloid (1995).
- What is the latest Underworld USA Trilogy book?
- Blood's a Rover (Sep 2009).
- Is the Underworld USA Trilogy series finished?
- There have been no new Underworld USA Trilogy books since 2009.
- Did James Ellroy write other series?
- Yes: Lloyd Hopkins Trilogy, L.A. Quartet and L.A. Quintet.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.