James Hadley Chase
9
Book Series
78
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Best for beginners - Start with "The Flesh of the Orchid" (1940)
Publication Order of Vic Malloy Books
Popular choice - Start with "You're Lonely When You're Dead" (1949)
Publication Order of Steve Harmas Books
Popular choice - Start with "Double Shuffle" (1954)
Publication Order of Frank Terrell Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Soft Centre" (1964)
About the Author
James Hadley Chase was an English author, and he was one of the best known thriller writers of all time. He was born Rene Lodge Brabazon Raymond on December 24 1906, and died on February 6 1985, at the age of 78 years. He wrote in the detective, crime fiction, Mystery, and thriller genres. He was well known by his pseudonyms which included James Hadley Chase, Ambrose Grant, R. Raymond, James Docherty, and Raymond Marshall. He was the son of a Colonial Indian Army Colonel, Francis Raymond, who was a veterinary surgeon. The Colonel wanted his son to pursue a scientific career and so educated him at King’s school Rochester, Kent. Rene or Chase left home at the age of 18 and married Sylvia Ray with whom they had one child, a son, at the age of 26. After leaving home James Hadley Chase worked i. James Hadley Chase is the author of over 78 books across 9 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, James Hadley Chase has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Dave Fenner Books
2 books
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No Orchids for Miss Blandish / The Villain and the Virgin 'No Orchids for Miss Blandish / The Villain and the Virgin' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dave Fenner Books series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1939) ⭐ Start here
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The Doll's Bad News / Twelve C----- and a Woman The Publication Order of Dave Fenner Books series continues with 'The Doll's Bad News / Twelve C----- and a Woman', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1941) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Vic Malloy Books
3 books
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You're Lonely When You're Dead In 'You're Lonely When You're Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Vic Malloy Books series by James Hadley Chase.(1949)
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Figure It Out for Yourself / The Marijuana Mob In 'Figure It Out for Yourself / The Marijuana Mob', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Vic Malloy Books saga.(1950)
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Lay Her Among Lilies / Too Dangerous to Be Free In 'Lay Her Among Lilies / Too Dangerous to Be Free', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Vic Malloy Books saga.(1950)
Publication Order of Steve Harmas Books
5 books
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Double Shuffle The Publication Order of Steve Harmas Books series continues with 'Double Shuffle', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1954)
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There's Always a Price Tag In 'There's Always a Price Tag', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Steve Harmas Books saga.(1956)
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Shock Treatment In 'Shock Treatment', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Steve Harmas Books saga.(1959)
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Tell It to the Birds Experience the magic of 'Tell It to the Birds' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Steve Harmas Books universe.(1963)
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An Ear to the Ground Experience the magic of 'An Ear to the Ground' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Steve Harmas Books universe.(1968)
Publication Order of Frank Terrell Books
5 books
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The Soft Centre The Publication Order of Frank Terrell Books series continues with 'The Soft Centre', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1964)
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The Way the Cookie Crumbles 'The Way the Cookie Crumbles' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Frank Terrell Books series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1965)
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Well Now, My Pretty .. 'Well Now, My Pretty ..' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Frank Terrell Books series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1967)
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Believed Violent Experience the magic of 'Believed Violent' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Frank Terrell Books universe.(1968)
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There's a Hippie on the Highway In 'There's a Hippie on the Highway', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Frank Terrell Books saga.(1970)
Publication Order of Mark Girland Books
4 books
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The Whiff of Money The Publication Order of Mark Girland Books series continues with 'The Whiff of Money', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1958)
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This Is for Real Join the adventure in 'This Is for Real' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Mark Girland Books series by James Hadley Chase.(1965)
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Have This One on Me In 'Have This One on Me', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Mark Girland Books saga.(1967)
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You Have Yourself a Deal 'You Have Yourself a Deal' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mark Girland Books series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1980)
Publication Order of Helga Rolfe Books
3 books
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Ace Up My Sleeve Experience the magic of 'Ace Up My Sleeve' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Helga Rolfe Books universe.(1972)
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The Joker in the Pack The Publication Order of Helga Rolfe Books series continues with 'The Joker in the Pack', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1975)
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I Hold the Four Aces In 'I Hold the Four Aces', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Helga Rolfe Books saga.(1977)
Publication Order of Tom Lepski Books
5 books
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Like a Hole in the Head Join the adventure in 'Like a Hole in the Head' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Tom Lepski Books series by James Hadley Chase.(1971)
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Have a Change of Scene The Publication Order of Tom Lepski Books series continues with 'Have a Change of Scene', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1973)
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Consider Yourself Dead In 'Consider Yourself Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Tom Lepski Books series by James Hadley Chase.(1977)
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Try This One for Size 'Try This One for Size' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tom Lepski Books series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1980)
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Hit Them Where It Hurts 'Hit Them Where It Hurts' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tom Lepski Books series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1984)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
50 books
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The Flesh of the Orchid The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Flesh of the Orchid', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1940)
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The Dead Stay Dumb / Kiss My Fist! In 'The Dead Stay Dumb / Kiss My Fist!', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1941)
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Miss Callaghan Comes to Grief Join the adventure in 'Miss Callaghan Comes to Grief' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1941)
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Get a Load of This In 'Get a Load of This', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1942)
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You Never Know with Women Join the adventure in 'You Never Know with Women' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1942)
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Eve Join the adventure in 'Eve' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1942)
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Miss Shumway Waves a Wand 'Miss Shumway Waves a Wand' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1944)
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I'll Get You for This The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'I'll Get You for This', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1946)
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More Deadly Than the Male In 'More Deadly Than the Male', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1946)
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Strictly for Cash The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Strictly for Cash', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1951)
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The Fast Buck The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Fast Buck', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1952)
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I'll Bury My Dead In 'I'll Bury My Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1953)
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Safer Dead / Dead Ringer In 'Safer Dead / Dead Ringer', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1954)
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Tiger by the Tail In 'Tiger by the Tail', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1954)
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This Way for a Shroud 'This Way for a Shroud' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1954)
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You've Got It Coming The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'You've Got It Coming', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1955)
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You Find Him, I'll Fix Him 'You Find Him, I'll Fix Him' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1956)
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The Guilty Are Afraid In 'The Guilty Are Afraid', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1957)
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Hit and Run Join the adventure in 'Hit and Run' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1958)
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The Case of the Strangled Starlet / Not So Safe to Be Free Experience the magic of 'The Case of the Strangled Starlet / Not So Safe to Be Free' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1958)
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The World in My Pocket The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The World in My Pocket', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1959)
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Just Another Sucker 'Just Another Sucker' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1960)
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Come Easy, Go Easy 'Come Easy, Go Easy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1960)
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What's Better Than Money? 'What's Better Than Money?' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1960)
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A Lotus for Miss Quon 'A Lotus for Miss Quon' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1961)
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I Would Rather Stay Poor The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'I Would Rather Stay Poor', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1962)
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A Coffin from Hong Kong In 'A Coffin from Hong Kong', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1962)
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One Bright Summer Morning 'One Bright Summer Morning' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1963)
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Cade In 'Cade', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1966)
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The Vulture is a Patient Bird Experience the magic of 'The Vulture is a Patient Bird' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1969)
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He Won't Need It Now 'He Won't Need It Now' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1972)
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Just a Matter of Time 'Just a Matter of Time' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1972)
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Want to Stay Alive? Experience the magic of 'Want to Stay Alive?' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1972)
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You're Dead Without Money In 'You're Dead Without Money', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1972)
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Knock, Knock! Who's There? In 'Knock, Knock! Who's There?', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1973)
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So What Happens to Me? In 'So What Happens to Me?', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1973)
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Three of Spades In 'Three of Spades', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1974)
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Believe This... You'll Believe Anything The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Believe This... You'll Believe Anything', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1975)
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Goldfish Have No Hiding Place 'Goldfish Have No Hiding Place' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1975)
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So Soon to Die In 'So Soon to Die', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1975)
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Do Me a Favour - Drop Dead In 'Do Me a Favour - Drop Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1976)
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My Laugh Comes Last Experience the magic of 'My Laugh Comes Last' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1976)
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Meet Mark Girland 'Meet Mark Girland' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1977)
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You Must Be Kidding In 'You Must Be Kidding', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1978)
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A Can of Worms Join the adventure in 'A Can of Worms' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1979)
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You Can Say That Again Experience the magic of 'You Can Say That Again' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1979)
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Have a Nice Night Join the adventure in 'Have a Nice Night' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1981)
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Hand Me a Fig Leaf Join the adventure in 'Hand Me a Fig Leaf' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hadley Chase.(1981)
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We'll Share a Double Funeral The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'We'll Share a Double Funeral', another thrilling entry from James Hadley Chase.(1982)
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Not My Thing 'Not My Thing' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hadley Chase has created.(1983)
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books
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Pulp Frictions: Hardboiled Stories In 'Pulp Frictions: Hardboiled Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1996)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is James Hadley Chase?
James Hadley Chase is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 78 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dave Fenner Books, Publication Order of Vic Malloy Books, Publication Order of Steve Harmas Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best James Hadley Chase book series to start with?
For readers new to James Hadley Chase'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 50 books, it offers a perfect entry point to James Hadley Chase's writing.
Q: How many books has James Hadley Chase written?
James Hadley Chase has written over 78 books across 9 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.