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ⓘ About Michael Zinn Lewin
Michael Zinn Lewin is a famous American author of mystery fiction books and short stories. Most of his novels are set in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she was brought up. After some talk, Samson finally comes to conclude that she wants to find her biological father. Elsie is sure that the man she calls father and married her mother before birth and raised her since the first day is not her biological father. Samson is unsure whether to take the job, but he later accepts it for a few days to see if he can help her. He has to do the job independently since this ‘young lady’ has to rush back to school before anyone notices. Samson tries to figure out how to find the man Eloise’s mother might have had a relationship with around 15 years ago.
All Book Series by Michael Zinn Lewin
Confessions of a Discontented Deity
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2012
100 Great Detectives, Or, the Detective Directory
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1991
Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michael Zinn Lewin?
Michael Zinn Lewin is a famous American author of mystery fiction books and short stories. Most of his novels are set in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she was brought up. After some talk, Samson finally comes to conclude that she wants to find her biological father.
Which Michael Zinn Lewin series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Lt. Leroy Powder series, the earliest of Michael Zinn Lewin's multi-book series: it opens with Night Cover (1950) and runs to 3 books across 1950–1986, ending with Late Payments (1986). Michael Zinn Lewin's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Michael Zinn Lewin written?
Michael Zinn Lewin has 31 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1950 and 2025. 15 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Albert Samson series with 8 books — and 16 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Michael Zinn Lewin's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Michael Zinn Lewin's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Lt. Leroy Powder (1950–1986, 3 books), Albert Samson (1972–2004, 8 books) and Lunghi Family (1995–2011, 4 books).
How are Michael Zinn Lewin's books organised into series?
This guide splits Michael Zinn Lewin's 31 books into 3 named series and 16 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Albert Samson (8 books, 1972–2004); Lunghi Family (4 books, 1995–2011); Lt. Leroy Powder (3 books, 1950–1986).