Bill James
9
Book Series
63
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of DC Sally Bithron Books
Best for beginners - Start with "Hear Me Talking to You" (2005)
Publication Order of Bellecroix and Roath Books
Popular choice - Start with "Young Men May Die" (1970)
Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books
Popular choice - Start with "You'd Better Believe It" (1985)
Publication Order of Brade and Jenkins Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Tattooed Detective" (1998)
About the Author
Bill James is an American author whose full name is George William James. He has also written under the pen name of David Craig. He has appeared on television speaking about baseball many times and has even been featured on The Simpsons. James was born on October 5, 1949 in Kansas. In addition to being a writer of mystery novels, he has also written on baseball and worked as a historian and a statistician. He has composed over two dozen novels about baseball’s history as well as baseball stats since the seventies. He calls his approach sabermetric. The theory studies baseball and scientifically analyzes the sport, using statistical data in order to try and figure out why some teams end up winning while others end up losing. Bill James is writing novels and serves the Boston Red Sox b. Bill James is the author of over 63 books across 9 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of DC Sally Bithron Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Bill James has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Roy Rickman Books
3 books
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The Alias Man The Publication Order of Roy Rickman Books series continues with 'The Alias Man', another thrilling entry from Bill James.(1968) ⭐ Start here
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Message Ends Join the adventure in 'Message Ends' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Roy Rickman Books series by Bill James.(1969) ⭐ Start here
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Contact Lost Experience the magic of 'Contact Lost' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Roy Rickman Books universe.(1970) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Bellecroix and Roath Books
2 books
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Young Men May Die In 'Young Men May Die', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Bellecroix and Roath Books saga.(1970)
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A Walk at Night The Publication Order of Bellecroix and Roath Books series continues with 'A Walk at Night', another thrilling entry from Bill James.(1971)
Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books
37 books
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You'd Better Believe It In 'You'd Better Believe It', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books saga.(1985)
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The Lolita Man Experience the magic of 'The Lolita Man' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(1987)
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Halo Parade 'Halo Parade' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(1987)
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Protection 'Protection' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(1988)
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Come Clean Experience the magic of 'Come Clean' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(1989)
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Take Experience the magic of 'Take' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(1990)
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Club 'Club' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(1991)
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Astride a Grave 'Astride a Grave' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(1991)
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Gospel 'Gospel' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(1992)
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Roses, Roses Experience the magic of 'Roses, Roses' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(1993)
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In Good Hands Experience the magic of 'In Good Hands' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(1994)
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The Detective Is Dead In 'The Detective Is Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(1995)
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Top Banana 'Top Banana' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(1996)
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Panicking Ralph Experience the magic of 'Panicking Ralph' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(1998)
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Lovely Mover 'Lovely Mover' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(1998)
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Eton Crop Join the adventure in 'Eton Crop' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(1999)
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Kill Me In 'Kill Me', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(2000)
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Pay Days In 'Pay Days', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books saga.(2001)
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Naked at the Window Join the adventure in 'Naked at the Window' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(2002)
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The Girl with the Long Back Experience the magic of 'The Girl with the Long Back' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(2003)
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Easy Streets Join the adventure in 'Easy Streets' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(2004)
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Wolves of Memory 'Wolves of Memory' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(2005)
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The Sixth Man and Other Stories In 'The Sixth Man and Other Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books saga.(2006)
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Girls The Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series continues with 'Girls', another thrilling entry from Bill James.(2006)
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Pix The Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series continues with 'Pix', another thrilling entry from Bill James.(2007)
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In the Absence of Iles Join the adventure in 'In the Absence of Iles' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(2008)
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Hotbed In 'Hotbed', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books saga.(2009)
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I Am Gold Experience the magic of 'I Am Gold' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(2010)
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Vacuum Join the adventure in 'Vacuum' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(2011)
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Undercover Join the adventure in 'Undercover' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(2012)
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Play Dead In 'Play Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series by Bill James.(2013)
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Disclosures Experience the magic of 'Disclosures' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(2014)
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Blaze Away In 'Blaze Away', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books saga.(2015)
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First Fix Your Alibi 'First Fix Your Alibi' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(2016)
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Close Experience the magic of 'Close' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(2017)
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Hitmen I Have Known In 'Hitmen I Have Known', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books saga.(2019)
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Low Pastures Experience the magic of 'Low Pastures' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Harpur & Iles Books universe.(2022)
Publication Order of Brade and Jenkins Books
3 books
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The Tattooed Detective 'The Tattooed Detective' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Brade and Jenkins Books series by Bill James.(1998)
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Torch 'Torch' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Brade and Jenkins Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(1999)
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Bay City Join the adventure in 'Bay City' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Brade and Jenkins Books series by Bill James.(2000)
Publication Order of Kerry Lake Books
2 books
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Baby Talk Join the adventure in 'Baby Talk' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Kerry Lake Books series by Bill James.(1998)
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After Melissa 'After Melissa' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kerry Lake Books series, set in the world Bill James has created.(1999)
Publication Order of Simon Abelard Books
2 books
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Split Join the adventure in 'Split' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Simon Abelard Books series by Bill James.(2001)
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A Man's Enemies Experience the magic of 'A Man's Enemies' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Simon Abelard Books universe.(2004)
Publication Order of DC Sally Bithron Books
2 books
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Hear Me Talking to You Join the adventure in 'Hear Me Talking to You' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of DC Sally Bithron Books series by Bill James.(2005)
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Tip Top In 'Tip Top', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of DC Sally Bithron Books saga.(2006)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
11 books
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Middleman The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Middleman', another thrilling entry from Bill James.(2002)
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Between Lives In 'Between Lives', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2004)
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Double Jeopardy Join the adventure in 'Double Jeopardy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Bill James.(2005)
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Making Stuff Up 'Making Stuff Up' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Bill James has created.(2006)
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Letters from Carthage The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Letters from Carthage', another thrilling entry from Bill James.(2007)
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Off-Street Parking The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Off-Street Parking', another thrilling entry from Bill James.(2009)
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Full of Money Join the adventure in 'Full of Money' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Bill James.(2009)
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World War Two Will Not Take Place 'World War Two Will Not Take Place' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Bill James has created.(2011)
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Noose 'Noose' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Bill James has created.(2013)
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Snatched The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Snatched', another thrilling entry from Bill James.(2014)
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The Principals Experience the magic of 'The Principals' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2016)
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books
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Second Sights: From Wrinkled Writers Join the adventure in 'Second Sights: From Wrinkled Writers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Bill James.(2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Bill James?
Bill James is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 63 books. Popular series include Publication Order of DC Sally Bithron Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Bill James book series to start with?
For readers new to Bill James's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of DC Sally Bithron Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Bill James's writing.
Q: How many books has Bill James written?
Bill James has written over 63 books across 9 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.