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Les Roberts

Bestselling Author • 7 Series • 42 Books

7
Series
42
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Saxon Books
Start with: An Infinite Number of Monkeys (1987)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books
Start with: Pepper Pike (1988)
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Publication Order of Dominick Candiotti Books
Start with: The Strange Death of Father Candy (2011)

About Les Roberts

Les Roberts is one of the most reputed authors of America who likes to write his novels based on the mystery, literature & fiction, and thriller genres. He is particularly famous for writing down the Milan Jacovich and the Saxon series of novels. Author Roberts was born as Lester Roubert in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on July 18, 1937. His parents were Eleanor Roubert and Lester Nathaniel. In the year 1968, Roberts decided to change his name to Roberts. Before starting his career as a writer, author Roberts completed his graduation from the Illinois University at the Champaign-Urbana. After that, he studied at the Roosevelt University between the years 1954 and 1956. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Saxon Books series, Les Roberts has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Les Roberts

Publication Order of Saxon Books
6 books 1987–1994
1

An Infinite Number of Monkeys

An Infinite Number of Monkeys is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Saxon Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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1987
2

Not Enough Horses

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Saxon Books with Not Enough Horses, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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1988
3

A Carrot for the Donkey

A Carrot for the Donkey continues the Publication Order of Saxon Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
4

Snake Oil

Snake Oil is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Saxon Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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1990
5

Seeing the Elephant

Seeing the Elephant is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Saxon Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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1992
6

The Lemon Chicken Jones

The Lemon Chicken Jones continues the Publication Order of Saxon Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books
19 books 1988–2018
1

Pepper Pike

Pepper Pike continues the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
2

Full Cleveland

Full Cleveland is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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1989
3

Deep Shaker

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books with Deep Shaker, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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1991
4

The Cleveland Connection

The Cleveland Connection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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1993
5

The Lake Effect

The Lake Effect is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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1994
6

The Duke Of Cleveland

The Duke Of Cleveland continues the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
7

Collision Bend

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books with Collision Bend, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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1996
8

The Cleveland Local

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books with The Cleveland Local, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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1997
9

A Shoot in Cleveland

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books with A Shoot in Cleveland, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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1998
10

The Best-Kept Secret

The Best-Kept Secret continues the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
11

The Indian Sign

The Indian Sign continues the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
12

The Dutch

The Dutch is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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2001
13

The Irish Sports Pages

The Irish Sports Pages is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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2002
14

King of the Holly Hop

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books with King of the Holly Hop, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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2008
15

The Cleveland Creep

The Cleveland Creep continues the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
16

Whiskey Island

Whiskey Island continues the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
17

Win, Place, or Die

Win, Place, or Die is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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2013
18

The Ashtabula Hat Trick

The Ashtabula Hat Trick continues the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
19

Speaking of Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Speaking of Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books series showcases Les Roberts's mastery of suspense.

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2018
Publication Order of Dominick Candiotti Books
2 books 2011–2014
1

The Strange Death of Father Candy

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Strange Death of Father Candy as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Dominick Candiotti Books series showcases Les Roberts's mastery of suspense.

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2011
2

Wet Work

Wet Work continues the Publication Order of Dominick Candiotti Books story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
6 books 2001–2025
1

The Chinese Fire Drill

The Chinese Fire Drill continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
2

A Carol for Cleveland

A Carol for Cleveland is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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2011
3

Sheehan's Dog

Sheehan's Dog continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
4

The C.I.

The C.I. continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
5

An Only Child

An Only Child continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Les Roberts's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
6

Sierra Bravo

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Sierra Bravo, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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2025
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books 2002–2002
1

The Scent of Spiced Orange and Other Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Scent of Spiced Orange and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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2002
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2006–2006
1

We'll Always Have Cleveland

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with We'll Always Have Cleveland, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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2006
Publication Order of Anthologies
7 books 1994–2013
1

Feline and Famous

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Feline and Famous, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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1994
2

Once Upon a Crime

The investigation intensifies in Once Upon a Crime, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Les Roberts's creation.

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1998
3

Murder on Route 66

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder on Route 66 as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Les Roberts's mastery of suspense.

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1998
4

The Shamus Game

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Shamus Game, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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2000
5

The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 2

The investigation intensifies in The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 2, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Les Roberts's creation.

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2000
6

Most Wanted

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Most Wanted, another outstanding contribution from Les Roberts.

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2002
7

Locating the Moving Image

Locating the Moving Image is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Les Roberts have come to expect.

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2013

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Les Roberts?

Les Roberts is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 42 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Saxon Books, Publication Order of Milan Jacovich Books, Publication Order of Dominick Candiotti Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Les Roberts series to start with?

For readers new to Les Roberts's work, the Publication Order of Saxon Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 6 books. Begin with An Infinite Number of Monkeys to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Les Roberts written?

Les Roberts has written over 42 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Les Roberts books in order?

Yes, reading Les Roberts's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Les Roberts write in?

Les Roberts writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 42 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Les Roberts's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Les Roberts's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Les Roberts's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Les Roberts's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Saxon Books series. The first book, An Infinite Number of Monkeys, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.