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ⓘ About Jack Batten
Jack Batten is an acclaimed author that has written books on everything from sports to the law. +Biography Jack Batten has been writing since the 1970s; though, back then the author was most producing non-fiction. It wasn’t until the late 1980s that Batten finally found his stride as a fiction author, producing a variety of novels under the umbrella of the Crang series. Jack Batten worked as a lawyer in Toronto for four years. And he will be the first to tell you that those were very unhappy years, which is why his stay in the field of law was so brief. It didn’t take long for Batten to finally stumble upon his calling in the literary arena, initially working as a freelance writer for many years before finding more solid footing in fiction.
All Book Series by Jack Batten
The Inside Story of Conn Smythe's Hockey Dynasty
Series opener · book 1 of 28 · published 1969
Rosedale: The First 100 Years of Rosedale Golf Club
Book 14 of 28 · published 1993
Ross Mackay, The Saga of a Brilliant Criminal Lawyer
Latest in the series · book 28 of 28 · published 2020
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jack Batten?
Jack Batten is an acclaimed author that has written books on everything from sports to the law. +Biography Jack Batten has been writing since the 1970s; though, back then the author was most producing non-fiction. It wasn’t until the late 1980s that Batten finally found his stride as a fiction author, producing a variety of novels under the umbrella of the Crang series. Jack Batten worked as a lawyer in Toronto for four years.
Which Jack Batten series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Crang Mystery series, the earliest of Jack Batten's multi-book series: it opens with Crang Plays the Ace (1987) and runs to 7 books across 1987–2017, ending with Booking In (2017).
How many books has Jack Batten written?
Jack Batten has 35 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1969 and 2020. 7 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Crang Mystery series with 7 books — and 28 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jack Batten's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jack Batten's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Crang Mystery (1987–2017, 7 books).
How are Jack Batten's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jack Batten's 35 books into 1 named series and 28 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Crang Mystery (7 books, 1987–2017).