Howard Fast

10 Book Series
80 Total Books

📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "Two Valleys" (1933)
Publication Order of Lavette Family Books Popular choice - Start with "The Immigrants" (1977)
Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books Popular choice - Start with "The Case of the Angry Actress / Samantha" (1967)

About the Author

Howard Fast was one of the popular American author and television write, who was famous for writing his books based on the historical fiction genre. He was born on November 11, 1914, and died on March 12, 2003. Author Fast sometimes uses the pen names Walter Ericson and E.V. Cunningham for writing some of his novels. He was born in the New York City to his parents named Barney Fast and Ida Fast. His father was a actually a Ukranian immigrant who had to shorten his name from Fastovsky to Fast after arriving in America, while his mother was an immigrant from England. After the death of author Fast’s mother in the year 1923, his younger brother went to stay with his relatives and his father remained mainly unemployed. Therefore, he and his elder brother had to earn their livelihood by s. Howard Fast is the author of over 80 books across 10 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Howard Fast has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of The Crossing Books

2 books
  • The Crossing In 'The Crossing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Crossing Books saga.
    (1971) ⭐ Start here
  • Bunker Hill The Publication Order of The Crossing Books series continues with 'Bunker Hill', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Lavette Family Books

6 books
  • The Immigrants 'The Immigrants' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lavette Family Books series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1977)
  • Second Generation Experience the magic of 'Second Generation' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lavette Family Books universe.
    (1978)
  • The Establishment Join the adventure in 'The Establishment' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Lavette Family Books series by Howard Fast.
    (1979)
  • The Legacy In 'The Legacy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Lavette Family Books saga.
    (1981)
  • The Immigrant's Daughter In 'The Immigrant's Daughter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Lavette Family Books saga.
    (1985)
  • An Independent Woman Join the adventure in 'An Independent Woman' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Lavette Family Books series by Howard Fast.
    (1997)

Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books

8 books
  • The Case of the Angry Actress / Samantha The Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books series continues with 'The Case of the Angry Actress / Samantha', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1967)
  • The Case of the One-Penny Orange 'The Case of the One-Penny Orange' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1977)
  • The Case of the Russian Diplomat Experience the magic of 'The Case of the Russian Diplomat' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books universe.
    (1978)
  • The Case of the Poisoned Eclairs The Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books series continues with 'The Case of the Poisoned Eclairs', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1979)
  • The Case of the Sliding Pool Join the adventure in 'The Case of the Sliding Pool' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books series by Howard Fast.
    (1981)
  • The Case of the Kidnapped Angel In 'The Case of the Kidnapped Angel', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books saga.
    (1982)
  • The Case of the Murdered Mackenzie In 'The Case of the Murdered Mackenzie', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books series by Howard Fast.
    (1984)
  • Masuto Investigates In 'Masuto Investigates', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books saga.
    (2000)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

40 books
  • Two Valleys In 'Two Valleys', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1933)
  • Strange Yesterday Join the adventure in 'Strange Yesterday' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Howard Fast.
    (1933)
  • Place in the City Experience the magic of 'Place in the City' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1937)
  • Conceived in Liberty The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Conceived in Liberty', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1939)
  • The Last Frontier The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Last Frontier', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1941)
  • Haym Salomon, Son of Liberty The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Haym Salomon, Son of Liberty', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1941)
  • Lord Baden-Powell of the Boy Scouts Experience the magic of 'Lord Baden-Powell of the Boy Scouts' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1941)
  • The Romance of a People 'The Romance of a People' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Howard Fast.
    (1941)
  • Goethals and the Panama Canal The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Goethals and the Panama Canal', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1942)
  • The Tall Hunter 'The Tall Hunter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1942)
  • The Unvanquished The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Unvanquished', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1942)
  • Citizen Tom Paine 'Citizen Tom Paine' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1943)
  • Freedom Road Experience the magic of 'Freedom Road' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1944)
  • The American The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The American', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1946)
  • The Children Join the adventure in 'The Children' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Howard Fast.
    (1947)
  • Clarkton Experience the magic of 'Clarkton' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1947)
  • My Glorious Brothers In 'My Glorious Brothers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1948)
  • The Proud and the Free In 'The Proud and the Free', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1950)
  • Spartacus Experience the magic of 'Spartacus' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1951)
  • The Magic Door / Tony and the Wonderful Door 'The Magic Door / Tony and the Wonderful Door' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Howard Fast.
    (1952)
  • The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti In 'The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1953)
  • Silas Timberman The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Silas Timberman', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1954)
  • The Story of Lola Gregg 'The Story of Lola Gregg' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1956)
  • Moses, Prince of Egypt In 'Moses, Prince of Egypt', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1958)
  • The Winston Affair Join the adventure in 'The Winston Affair' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Howard Fast.
    (1959)
  • April Morning Experience the magic of 'April Morning' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1961)
  • Power In 'Power', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1962)
  • Agrippa's Daughter 'Agrippa's Daughter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1964)
  • Torquemada Experience the magic of 'Torquemada' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1966)
  • Max Experience the magic of 'Max' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1982)
  • The Outsider The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Outsider', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1984)
  • The Dinner Party Join the adventure in 'The Dinner Party' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Howard Fast.
    (1987)
  • The Pledge In 'The Pledge', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1988)
  • The Confession of Joe Cullen The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Confession of Joe Cullen', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1989)
  • The Trial of Abigail Goodman Join the adventure in 'The Trial of Abigail Goodman' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Howard Fast.
    (1993)
  • The Bridge Builder's Story 'The Bridge Builder's Story' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1995)
  • The Hessian Experience the magic of 'The Hessian' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1996)
  • Redemption 'Redemption' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1999)
  • Greenwich Experience the magic of 'Greenwich' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2000)
  • The Hollywood Blacklist Join the adventure in 'The Hollywood Blacklist' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Howard Fast.
    (2002)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Spain and Peace Experience the magic of 'Spain and Peace' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (1952)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

10 books
  • Patrick Henry and the Frigate's Keel Experience the magic of 'Patrick Henry and the Frigate's Keel' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (1945)
  • Departure and Other Stories The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Departure and Other Stories', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1949)
  • The Last Supper and Other Stories Experience the magic of 'The Last Supper and Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (1955)
  • The Howard Fast Reader Experience the magic of 'The Howard Fast Reader' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (1960)
  • The Edge of Tomorrow The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'The Edge of Tomorrow', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1961)
  • The Hunter and the Trap Experience the magic of 'The Hunter and the Trap' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (1967)
  • Time and the Riddle The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Time and the Riddle', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1973)
  • A Touch of Infinity Join the adventure in 'A Touch of Infinity' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Howard Fast.
    (1973)
  • The Call of Fife and Drum 'The Call of Fife and Drum' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1987)
  • Collected Stories of Fantasy and Science Fiction Epic fantasy awaits in 'Collected Stories of Fantasy and Science Fiction', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Howard Fast.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Plays

1 books
  • Thirty Pieces of Silver In 'Thirty Pieces of Silver', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Plays saga.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

10 books
  • The Novelist In 'The Novelist', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1941)
  • Literature and Reality In 'Literature and Reality', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1950)
  • Peekskill, USA In 'Peekskill, USA', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Howard Fast.
    (1951)
  • The Naked God The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Naked God', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1957)
  • The Jews Join the adventure in 'The Jews' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Howard Fast.
    (1970)
  • The Art of Zen Meditation The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Art of Zen Meditation', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1977)
  • Being Red The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Being Red', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (1990)
  • War and Peace Experience the magic of 'War and Peace' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1992)
  • The Incredible Tito The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Incredible Tito', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (2011)
  • Tito and His People The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Tito and His People', another thrilling entry from Howard Fast.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Art of the Story Books

1 books
  • The General Zapped an Angel 'The General Zapped an Angel' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Art of the Story Books series, set in the world Howard Fast has created.
    (1970)

Publication Order of Anthologies

1 books
  • Bangs & Whimpers Join the adventure in 'Bangs & Whimpers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Howard Fast.
    (1999)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Howard Fast?

Howard Fast is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 80 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Crossing Books, Publication Order of Lavette Family Books, Publication Order of Masao Masuto Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Howard Fast book series to start with?

For readers new to Howard Fast's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 40 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Howard Fast's writing.

Q: How many books has Howard Fast written?

Howard Fast has written over 80 books across 10 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.

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