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ⓘ About J. Michael Orenduff
Michael Orenduff is an American mystery writer from New Mexico. He once claimed that the house he grew up in was so close to the Rio Grande, that if he wanted, he could have tossed a tortilla Frisbee style, right into Mexico. Despite his playful nature, Orenduff ws a university professor at thirteen universities and colleges across three countries and states. An accomplished education administrator he has been academic dean thrice, twice vice president, and president in four universities. While he is a brilliant academic mind, he seems to have a wanderlust that saw him move from one job to the next over the years. Nonetheless, he had the honor of being feted in Newt Gingrich’s book To Renew America for his work in the development of long distance education. With an M.
All Book Series by J. Michael Orenduff
The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2009
The Pot Thief Who Studied the Woman at Otowi Crossing
Book 9 of 10 · published 2021
The Pot Thief Who Studied Calvin
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J. Michael Orenduff?
Michael Orenduff is an American mystery writer from New Mexico. He once claimed that the house he grew up in was so close to the Rio Grande, that if he wanted, he could have tossed a tortilla Frisbee style, right into Mexico. Despite his playful nature, Orenduff ws a university professor at thirteen universities and colleges across three countries and states.
Which J. Michael Orenduff series should I start with?
The best place to start is the A Pot Thief Murder Mystery series, the earliest of J. Michael Orenduff's multi-book series: it opens with The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras (2009) and runs to 10 books across 2009–2025, ending with The Pot Thief Who Studied Calvin (2025).
How many books has J. Michael Orenduff written?
J. Michael Orenduff has 10 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2025. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the A Pot Thief Murder Mystery series with 10 books.
In what order should J. Michael Orenduff's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J. Michael Orenduff's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are A Pot Thief Murder Mystery (2009–2025, 10 books).
How are J. Michael Orenduff's books organised into series?
This guide splits J. Michael Orenduff's 10 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: A Pot Thief Murder Mystery (10 books, 2009–2025).