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John Miles

2 Series • 5 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Johnnie Baker Books
Start with: Missing at Tenoclock (1994)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Laura Michaels Books
Start with: Permanent Retirement (1992)

ⓘ About John Miles

About John Miles Jack Miles Bickham, aka John Miles, was an American writer known for creating many novels. He wrote 75 books in his career, with two turned into films. These movies were The Apple Dumpling Gang and Baker’s Hawk. His ability to tell stories kept readers interested. Bickham had a talent for making characters feel real. His protagonists were often easy to root for, adding excitement to his books. The way he built their personalities made the stories more fun. Readers found themselves drawn into the worlds he created. His skill at writing engaging plots made his work stand out. The narratives moved smoothly, keeping things entertaining. Whether in books or on screen, his stories left an impression. Bickham’s writing remains enjoyable for those who like well-told tales.

All Book Series by John Miles

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Missing at Tenoclock

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1994

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1994
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Tenoclock Scholar / Ten O'Clock Scholar book cover

Tenoclock Scholar / Ten O'Clock Scholar

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1996

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1996
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Permanent Retirement

Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1992

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1992
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Murder in Retirement

Book 2 of 3 · published 1994

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1994
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A Most Deadly Retirement

Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1995

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1995

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Miles?

About John Miles Jack Miles Bickham, aka John Miles, was an American writer known for creating many novels. He wrote 75 books in his career, with two turned into films. These movies were The Apple Dumpling Gang and Baker’s Hawk.

Which John Miles series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Laura Michaels series, the earliest of John Miles's multi-book series: it opens with Permanent Retirement (1992) and runs to 3 books across 1992–1995, ending with A Most Deadly Retirement (1995).

How many books has John Miles written?

John Miles has 5 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1992 and 1996. Every one of them sits in one of 2 named series — the largest being the Laura Michaels series with 3 books.

In what order should John Miles's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. John Miles's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Laura Michaels (1992–1995, 3 books) and Johnnie Baker (1994–1996, 2 books).

How are John Miles's books organised into series?

This guide splits John Miles's 5 books into 2 named series, with no standalone titles: Laura Michaels (3 books, 1992–1995); Johnnie Baker (2 books, 1994–1996).