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Edward Cline

Bestselling Author • 6 Series • 63 Books

6
Series
63
Books
6
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books
Start with: China Basin (2012)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Merritt Fury Books
Start with: Whisper the Guns (1992)

About Edward Cline

Edward is also known for his writings on aesthetics, his defenses of free speech and capitalism, and his criticisms of contemporary political trends and of Islam (as well as religion in general). He has written about censorship issues and freedom of speech for Information Science, The Encyclopedia of Library, and The Journal of Information Ethics. He’s written feature and cover stories, and book reviews for The Colonial Williamsburg Journal, Marine Corps League Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Intellectual Activist. Edward’s article on John Locke (English political philosopher) was carried in two editions of Western Civilization. He started writing the Rule of Reason blog for the Center for the Advancement of Capitalism in 2003. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, Edward Cline has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Edward Cline

Publication Order of Chess Hanrahan Books
4 books 1988–2012
1

First Prize

First Prize is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chess Hanrahan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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1988
2

Presence of Mind

Presence of Mind is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chess Hanrahan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2010
3

Honors Due

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Chess Hanrahan Books with Honors Due, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2011
4

With Distinction

With Distinction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chess Hanrahan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2012
Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books
41 books 2012–2019
1

China Basin

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books with China Basin, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2012
2

The Head of Athena

The Head of Athena continues the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
3

The Daedàlus Conspiracy

The Daedàlus Conspiracy continues the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
4

The Chameleon

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books with The Chameleon, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2012
5

A Crimson Overture

A Crimson Overture is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2013
6

The Black Stone

The Black Stone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2014
7

The Pickwick Affair

The Pickwick Affair is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2014
8

Silver Screens

Silver Screens is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2015
9

The Circles of Odin

The Circles of Odin is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2015
10

Sleight of Hand

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2015
11

Stolen Words

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2015
12

An August Interlude

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2015
13

Wintery Discontent

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2015
14

Manhattan Blues

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2016
15

The Janus Affair

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2016
16

First Things

First Things is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2016
17

Civic Affairs

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2016
18

Exegesis

Exegesis continues the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
19

Seeing Double

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2016
20

Trichotomy

Trichotomy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2016
21

Beginnings

Beginnings continues the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
22

Reciprocity

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2016
23

Saving Athena

Saving Athena continues the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
24

Split Infinitives

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2017
25

Passions

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2017
26

Celebrity News

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2017
27

Inquest

Epic adventure awaits in Inquest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Edward Cline has built.

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2017
28

Double Entendre

Double Entendre is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2017
29

Sufferance

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2017
30

Warlocks

Conflict and courage define Warlocks, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series by Edward Cline that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2017
31

The Skeen Chronicles

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books with The Skeen Chronicles, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2017
32

Reprisals

Reprisals is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2017
33

The Pendulum

The Pendulum is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2017
34

School Days

School Days is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2018
35

Breakdown

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2018
36

The Gumshoe Guild

The Gumshoe Guild continues the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
37

Serenity

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2018
38

Chicago Serenade

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2018
39

Flute

Flute continues the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
40

A Final Canvas

A Final Canvas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2018
41

Gallery

Gallery is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2019
Publication Order of Merritt Fury Books
3 books 1992–2012
1

Whisper the Guns

Whisper the Guns is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Merritt Fury Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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1992
2

We Three Kings

We Three Kings continues the Publication Order of Merritt Fury Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
3

Run from Judgment

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Merritt Fury Books with Run from Judgment, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2012
Publication Order of Sparrowhawk Books
6 books 2001–2006
1

Jack Frake

Jack Frake is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sparrowhawk Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2001
2

Hugh Kenrick

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sparrowhawk Books with Hugh Kenrick, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2002
3

Caxton

Caxton continues the Publication Order of Sparrowhawk Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
4

Empire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sparrowhawk Books with Empire, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2004
5

Revolution

Revolution continues the Publication Order of Sparrowhawk Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
6

War

Conflict and courage define War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Sparrowhawk Books series by Edward Cline that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2006
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
4 books 2014–2019
1

Rational Scrutiny

Rational Scrutiny is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2014
2

Islam's Reign of Terror

Islam's Reign of Terror continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
3

Collectables: A Handful of Observations

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Collectables: A Handful of Observations, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2018
4

The Ghouls of Grammatical Egalitarianism

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Ghouls of Grammatical Egalitarianism, another outstanding contribution from Edward Cline.

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2019
Publication Order of The War of Ideas Books
5 books 2012–2013
1

Broadsides in the War of Ideas of Observations

Conflict and courage define Broadsides in the War of Ideas of Observations, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The War of Ideas Books series by Edward Cline that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2012
2

Corsairs & Freebooters

Corsairs & Freebooters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The War of Ideas Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2012
3

Boarding Parties & Grappling Hooks

Boarding Parties & Grappling Hooks continues the Publication Order of The War of Ideas Books story arc with Edward Cline's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
4

Letters of Marque: Beating to Quarters

Letters of Marque: Beating to Quarters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The War of Ideas Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2013
5

Running Out My Guns

Running Out My Guns is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The War of Ideas Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward Cline have come to expect.

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2013

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Edward Cline?

Edward Cline is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 63 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Chess Hanrahan Books, Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books, Publication Order of Merritt Fury Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Edward Cline series to start with?

For readers new to Edward Cline's work, the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 41 books. Begin with China Basin to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Edward Cline written?

Edward Cline has written over 63 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Edward Cline books in order?

Yes, reading Edward Cline's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Edward Cline write in?

Edward Cline writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 63 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Edward Cline's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Edward Cline's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Edward Cline's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Edward Cline's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Cyrus Skeen Detective Books series. The first book, China Basin, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.