James Sallis

James Sallis

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Dayenu and Other Stories was the most recently released book by James Sallis, on November 17th, 2021.

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James Sallis Stats: The highest rated book by James Sallis on Book Notification is Drive, the first novel in the Drive series. The second-highest rated book is Black Hornet (Lew Griffin #3).

The most read book by James Sallis on Book Notification is Cypress Grove, the first novel in the Turner series. The second most read book is Cypress Grove (Turner #1).

Below is a complete list of James Sallis books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Lew Griffin Books in Publication Order

List of Turner Books in Publication Order

List of Drive Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Collections in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of James Sallis Anthologies in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Orbit 3
1967
2
Orbit 6
1970
3
New Worlds 6
1975
4
Lone Star Universe
1976
5
Whispers
1977
6
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction Volume 104 Number 2, February 2003
2003
7
Breaking Windows
2003
8
Phoenix Noir
2009
9
The Best of Talebones
2010
10
Books to Die For
2012
11
Borderland Noir
2015
12
The Highway Kind
2016
13
Bound by Mystery
2017
14
Ten Year Stretch
2018
15
Bullets and Other Hurting Things: A Tribute to Bill Crider
2021
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James Sallis: Biography

James Sallis was born on December 21st, 1944 and is currently 79 years old. James Sallis was born in Helena, Arkansas, USA.

James Sallis is the author of the James Sallis Collections series which currently consists of 9 novels. The James Sallis Collections series started in 2000 with the novel Sorrow's Kitchen Poems . The most recently released novel in the James Sallis Collections series was Dayenu and Other Stories which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming novels for the James Sallis Collections series.

James Sallis has also written the Non-Fiction Books series which has 7 books including The Guitar Players: One Instrument and Its Masters in American Music and The Guitar in Jazz: An Anthology.

James Sallis: Awards & Accolades

Sallis' books have won multiple awards, The Killer Is Dying won the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 2011. 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.

The following novels by James Sallis were nominated for these awards:

  • Whispers: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1978).
  • The Long-Legged Fly: Shamus Award, Best First P.I. Novel (1993).
  • Moth: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1994).
  • Black Hornet: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (1997).
  • Eye of the Cricket: Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (1998).
  • More Light: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (1999).
  • Books to Die For: Edgar Award, Best Critical/Biographical Work (2013). Edgar Award, Best Critical/Biographical Work (2013).
  • What You Were Fighting For: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2017).
  • Sarah Jane: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2020).

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James Sallis: F.A.Q

When was James Sallis Born? How old is James Sallis?

James Sallis was born on December 21st, 1944. James Sallis is currently 79 years old.

Where was James Sallis Born?

James Sallis was born in Helena, Arkansas, USA and is American.

What book awards has James Sallis won?

The Killer Is Dying: Hammett Prize Best Crime Novel (2011).
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 James Sallis wrote?

The first novel written by James Sallis was The Guitar Players: One Instrument and Its Masters in American Music, published in 1982.

What was the most recent book James Sallis wrote?

His most recently released work was Dayenu and Other Stories on November 17th, 2021.

Will there be any more books by James Sallis?

James Sallis does not have any upcoming novels with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has James Sallis written?

James Sallis has written 35 books. 6 books in the Lew Griffin Series, 3 books in the Turner Series, 2 books in the Drive Series, 6 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 9 books in the Collections, 7 books in the Non-Fiction Books.

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