Ed McBain

Ed McBain

Ed McBain also wrote as: Evan Hunter, Curt Cannon, Hunt Collins, Richard Marsten, Ezra Hannon and John Abbott.

Ed McBain was born in New York City, New York, USA on October 15th, 1926 and passed away at the age of 78 on July 6th, 2005.

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Ed McBain Stats: The highest rated book by Ed McBain on Book Notification is The Mugger, the 2nd novel in the 87th Precinct series. The second-highest rated book is Cop Hater (87th Precinct #1).

The most read book by Ed McBain on Book Notification is Cop Hater, the first novel in the 87th Precinct series. The second most read book is Killer's Choice (87th Precinct #5).

Below is a complete list of Ed McBain books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Ed McBain is the 87th Precinct Series.

List of 87th Precinct Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.51956
2
7.51956
3
81956
4
81957
5
7.31957
6
81958
7
81958
8
81958
9
81959
10
81959
11
81960
12
81960
13
81960
14
81961
15
81962
16
81962
17
81963
18
81963
19
81965
20
71965
21
71966
22
6.71968
23
6.71968
24
71970
25
71971
26
7.31972
27
1973
28
71973
29
61974
30
7.51975
31
61976
32
71977
33
91980
34
21980
35
7.51981
36
11982
37
7.31983
38
61984
39
41984
40
51985
41
41987
42
51989
43
71989
44
61989
45
61991
46
1992
47
61993
48
71995
49
71997
50
7.51998
51
81999
52
62001
53
62002
54
62003
55
62004
56
72005

List of 87th Precinct Collections in Publication Order

List of Matthew Hope Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
1952
2
1952
3
1952
4
101954
5
1954
6
1955
7
1955
8
1956
9
61956
10
81957
11
1957
12
1958
13
1958
14
101958
15
1959
16
1959
17
1961
18
61965
19
1971
20
1972
21
1975
22
101975
23
1976
24
1979
25
1981
26
1982
27
1984
28
1986
29
41989
30
1994
31
1995
32
1998
33
62004
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List of Children's Books in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
1942
2
1943
3
1958
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List of Transgressions Books in Publication Order

Compiled by Ed McBain, features gripping novellas by top authors, offering new, engaging tales of crime and moral dilemmas.

List of Ed McBain Anthologies in Publication Order

Ed McBain

Ed McBain (Salvatore Albert Lombino) was born on October 15th, 1926. Ed passed away July 6th, 2005 at 78 years old. Ed McBain was born in New York City, New York, USA. McBain attended Hunter College where he received a B.A. English and Psychology.

Ed McBain was the author of the 87th Precinct series which consists of 56 novels. The 87th Precinct series started in 1956 with the novel Cop Hater. The most recently released novel in the 87th Precinct series was Fiddlers which was released in 2005. There are no upcoming novels for the 87th Precinct series.

Ed McBain: Awards & Accolades

Ed McBain has won multiple awards including: The Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 1986, Riverton Prize, International Honor Award, in 1997 and the Gumshoe Award, Lifetime Achievement, in 2006.

McBain's books have also won multiple awards, Books to Die For won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2012 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Non-Fiction Book in 2013, Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2013.

Ed McBain books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Money, Money, Money was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2002. Fat Ollie's Book was nominated for the Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2004. Books to Die For was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Critical/Biographical Work, in 2013 as well as the Edgar Award - Best Critical/Biographical Work in 2013.

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  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  3. James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.
  4. Harlan Coben, author of the Myron Bolitar Series.
  5. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.

Ed McBain: F.A.Q

When was Ed McBain Born?

Ed McBain was born on October 15th, 1926.

When did Ed McBain die?

Ed McBain died on July 6th, 2005 at 78 years old.

Where was Ed McBain Born?

Ed McBain was born in New York City, New York, USA.

What awards has Ed McBain won?

Ed McBain has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (1986), International Honor Award at the Riverton Prize (1997) and the Lifetime Achievement at the Gumshoe Award (2006).

What book awards has Ed McBain won?

Books to Die For: Agatha Award Best Non-fiction (2012), Anthony Award Best Non-Fiction Book (2013), Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2013).

What was the first book Ed McBain wrote?

The first book written by Ed McBain was Find the Feathered Serpent, published in 1952.

What was the most recent book Ed McBain wrote?

His most recently released work was Keller's Adjustment; Forever on August 1st, 2006.

How many books has Ed McBain written?

Ed McBain has written 90 books across 11 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 56 books in the 87th Precinct Series
  • 2 books in the 87th Precinct Collections Series
  • 13 books in the Matthew Hope Series
  • 13 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Children's Books
  • 4 Short Story Collections
  • 1 book in the Bingo Riggs and Handsome Kusak Series

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