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ⓘ About David Goodis
Having been born and nurtured in Philadelphia, PA, The United States of America, David Goodis was a noir fiction writer who dwelled mostly on writing crime fiction stories and novels. He was born on March 02, 1917, grew up in a Jewish and Liberal household in which his writing talents and ambitions were cultivated, motivated and encouraged. He was the oldest child of William Goodis and Mollie Goodis. He engaged in student affairs while in high school. In fact, he began his writing at such a tender age for he was involved in editing the school magazine. Following his ability to deliver exciting content which would move the crowds, he was valedictorian of the graduating class of 1935 where he delivered a thrilling speech entitled “Youth Looks at Peace”.
All Book Series by David Goodis
Nightfall/Missing Believed Murdered / The Dark Chase / Convicted
Book 4 of 18 · published 1947
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Goodis?
Having been born and nurtured in Philadelphia, PA, The United States of America, David Goodis was a noir fiction writer who dwelled mostly on writing crime fiction stories and novels. He was born on March 02, 1917, grew up in a Jewish and Liberal household in which his writing talents and ambitions were cultivated, motivated and encouraged. He was the oldest child of William Goodis and Mollie Goodis.
Which David Goodis series should I start with?
David Goodis's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Retreat from Oblivion (1939).
How many books has David Goodis written?
David Goodis has 21 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1939 and 2024. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Anthologies.
In what order should David Goodis's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 21 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are David Goodis's books organised into series?
This guide splits David Goodis's 21 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (18 books); Anthologies (3 books).