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Peter Corris

Bestselling Author • 8 Series • 75 Books

8
Series
75
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books
Start with: The Dying Trade (1980)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections
Start with: Heroin Annie and Other Cliff Hardy Stories (1984)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books
Start with: Pokerface (1985)

About Peter Corris

Peter Corris is one of prominent authors from Australia, who is famous for writing novels based on historical fiction, nonfiction, thriller, mystery, and crime fiction genres. He is particularly well known for writing the Cliff Hardy series. But, he is also popular for writing books featuring his other well known characters such as Luke Dunlop, Ray Crawley, and Richard Browning. In addition to be a successful author, Corris is also a journalist, historian, and academic. As a writer of crime fiction books, Corris often described as the Godfather of the contemporary crime writing of Australia. The first novel written by him was released in 1980 and since the year 1982, Corris has been writing as a full time author. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, Peter Corris 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 Peter Corris

Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books
35 books 1980–2017
1

The Dying Trade

The Dying Trade is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1980
2

White Meat

White Meat continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1981
3

The Marvellous Boy

The Marvellous Boy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1982
4

Make Me Rich

Make Me Rich is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1985
5

The Empty Beach

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with The Empty Beach, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1985
6

The Greenwich Apartments

The Greenwich Apartments continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
7

Deal Me Out

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Deal Me Out, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1986
8

The January Zone

The January Zone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1987
9

O'Fear

O'Fear is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1990
10

Wet Graves

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Wet Graves, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1991
11

Aftershock

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Aftershock, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1991
12

Beware of the Dog

Conflict and courage define Beware of the Dog, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series by Peter Corris that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1992
13

Matrimonial Causes

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Matrimonial Causes, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1993
14

Casino

Casino is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1994
15

The Reward

Conflict and courage define The Reward, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series by Peter Corris that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1997
16

Washington Club

Washington Club continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
17

The Black Prince

The Black Prince continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
18

Other Side of Sorrow

Other Side of Sorrow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1999
19

Lugarno

Lugarno continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
20

Salt and Blood

A gripping mystery unfolds in Salt and Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series showcases Peter Corris's mastery of suspense.

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2002
21

Master's Mates

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Master's Mates, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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2003
22

The Coast Road

The Coast Road continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
23

Saving Billie

Saving Billie continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
24

The Undertow

The Undertow continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
25

Appeal Denied

Appeal Denied is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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2007
26

Open File

Open File continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
27

Deep Water

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Deep Water, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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2009
28

Torn Apart

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Torn Apart, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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2010
29

Follow The Money

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Follow The Money, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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2011
30

Comeback

Comeback continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
31

The Dunbar Case

The Dunbar Case is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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2013
32

Silent Kill

A gripping mystery unfolds in Silent Kill as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series showcases Peter Corris's mastery of suspense.

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2014
33

Gun Control

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books with Gun Control, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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2015
34

That Empty Feeling

That Empty Feeling continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
35

Win, Lose or Draw

Win, Lose or Draw continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections
7 books 1984–2015
1

Heroin Annie and Other Cliff Hardy Stories

Heroin Annie and Other Cliff Hardy Stories continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1984
2

Man in the Shadows

Man in the Shadows is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1988
3

The Big Drop

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections with The Big Drop, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1988
4

Burn, and Other Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections with Burn, and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1993
5

Taking Care Of Business

Taking Care Of Business is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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2004
6

Forget Me If You Can

Forget Me If You Can continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
7

The Big Score: Cliff Hardy Cases

The Big Score: Cliff Hardy Cases continues the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books
8 books 1985–2000
1

Pokerface

Pokerface continues the Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1985
2

The Baltic Business

The Baltic Business continues the Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
3

The Kimberly Killing

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Kimberly Killing as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books series showcases Peter Corris's mastery of suspense.

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1990
4

The Cargo Club

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books with The Cargo Club, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1990
5

The Azanian Action

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books with The Azanian Action, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1991
6

The Japanese Job

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books with The Japanese Job, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1992
7

The Time Trap

The Time Trap is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1993
8

The Vietnam Volunteer

The Vietnam Volunteer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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2000
Publication Order of Richard Browning Books
8 books 1987–1995
1

Beverly Hills Browning

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Richard Browning Books with Beverly Hills Browning, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1987
2

Browning Takes Off

Browning Takes Off is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Richard Browning Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1989
3

Box Office Browning

Box Office Browning is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Richard Browning Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1989
4

Browning In Buckskin

Browning In Buckskin continues the Publication Order of Richard Browning Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
5

Browning P.I.

Browning P.I. continues the Publication Order of Richard Browning Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
6

Browning Battles On

Conflict and courage define Browning Battles On, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Richard Browning Books series by Peter Corris that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1993
7

Browning Sahib

Browning Sahib continues the Publication Order of Richard Browning Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
8

Browning Without a Cause

Browning Without a Cause is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Richard Browning Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1995
Publication Order of Luke Dunlop Books
3 books 1992–1994
1

Set Up

Set Up continues the Publication Order of Luke Dunlop Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
2

Cross Off

Cross Off continues the Publication Order of Luke Dunlop Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
3

Get Even

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Luke Dunlop Books with Get Even, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1994
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
6 books 1984–2014
1

The Winning Side

The Winning Side continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1984
2

The Gulliver Fortune

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Gulliver Fortune, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1989
3

Naismith's Dominion

Naismith's Dominion continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
4

Blood Brothers

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Brothers as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Peter Corris's mastery of suspense.

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2007
5

The Colonial Queen

The Colonial Queen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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2011
6

The Brothers Craft

The Brothers Craft continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
5 books 1973–2011
1

Passage, Port and Plantation: A History of Solomon Islands Labour Migration, 1870-1914

Passage, Port and Plantation: A History of Solomon Islands Labour Migration, 1870-1914 continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1973
2

Lightning Meets the West Wind: The Malaita Massacre

Lightning Meets the West Wind: The Malaita Massacre continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
3

A Round of Golf: 18 Holes with Peter Corris

A Round of Golf: 18 Holes with Peter Corris is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Corris have come to expect.

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1998
4

The Journal of Fletcher Christian: Together with the History of Henry Corkill

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Journal of Fletcher Christian: Together with the History of Henry Corkill as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Peter Corris's mastery of suspense.

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2005
5

Mad Dog: William Cyril Moxley and the Moorebank Killings

A gripping mystery unfolds in Mad Dog: William Cyril Moxley and the Moorebank Killings as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Peter Corris's mastery of suspense.

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2011
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books 1993–2012
1

Crosstown Traffic

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Crosstown Traffic, another outstanding contribution from Peter Corris.

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1993
2

More Crimes for a Summer Christmas

The investigation intensifies in More Crimes for a Summer Christmas, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Peter Corris's creation.

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1993
3

Hard Labour

Hard Labour continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Peter Corris's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Peter Corris?

Peter Corris is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 75 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books, Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Collections, Publication Order of Ray Crawley Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Peter Corris series to start with?

For readers new to Peter Corris's work, the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 35 books. Begin with The Dying Trade to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Peter Corris written?

Peter Corris has written over 75 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Peter Corris books in order?

Yes, reading Peter Corris'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 Peter Corris write in?

Peter Corris writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 75 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Peter Corris's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Peter Corris'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 Peter Corris's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Peter Corris's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books series. The first book, The Dying Trade, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.