📖 About Truman Smith

Truman Smith is a series universe written by Bill Crider. The complete collection runs to 5 books across 1 series, published between 1991 and 1997.

The main series is Publication Order of Truman Smith Private Eye Books with 5 books. It opens with Dead on the Island (1991) and currently runs to Murder Takes a Break (1997).

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🎯 Where to Start with Truman Smith

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Dead on the Island (1991), book 1 of Publication Order of Truman Smith Private Eye Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Truman Smith Books in Order

Publication Order of Truman Smith Private Eye Books
5 books
1
Dead on the Island book cover1Dead on the Island1991Buy on Amazon
Gator Kill book cover2Gator Kill1992Buy on Amazon
When Old Men Die book cover3When Old Men Die1994Buy on Amazon
The Prairie Chicken Kill book cover4The Prairie Chicken Kill1996Buy on Amazon
Murder Takes a Break book cover5Murder Takes a Break1997Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Truman Smith books are there?
There are 5 books in the Truman Smith collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1991 and 1997.
What is the first Truman Smith book?
The first book is Dead on the Island, published in 1991.
What order should I read the Truman Smith books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Truman Smith books?
The Truman Smith books were written by Bill Crider.
Is the Truman Smith series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Truman Smith Private Eye Books, has 5 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Truman Smith series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1991, and the most recent in 1997.