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ⓘ About Jack Olsen
Jack Olsen is an award-winning author of more than thirty novels that have been published in eleven languages and in fifteen countries. Since 1968, Olsen has been listed as a Who’s Who in America in addition to being described as an American treasure by “The Philadelphia Inquirer.” His greatest passion was to make the world better than what it was and this is evident in works such as “Give a Boy a Gun and Son.” Olsen would later parlay his passion for injustice particularly among minority communities to write crime and mystery novels. After publishing more than 30 works, Olsen has received much critical acclaim.
All Book Series by Jack Olsen
Bridge Is My Game
Book 4 of 31 · published 1965 Co-authored · Charles Henry Goren
Better Scramble Than Lose
Book 9 of 31 · published 1969 Co-authored · Fran Tarkenton
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jack Olsen?
Jack Olsen is an award-winning author of more than thirty novels that have been published in eleven languages and in fifteen countries. Since 1968, Olsen has been listed as a Who’s Who in America in addition to being described as an American treasure by “The Philadelphia Inquirer.” His greatest passion was to make the world better than what it was and this is evident in works such as “Give a Boy a Gun and Son.” Olsen would later parlay his passion for injustice particularly among minority communities to write crime and mystery novels. After publishing more than 30 works, Olsen has received much critical acclaim.
Which Jack Olsen series should I start with?
Jack Olsen's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Alphabet Jackson (1974).
How many books has Jack Olsen written?
Jack Olsen has 37 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1961 and 2015. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction and Standalone Novels.
In what order should Jack Olsen's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 37 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 Jack Olsen's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jack Olsen's 37 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (31 books); Standalone Novels (6 books).