James Sallis

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Bright Segments: The Complete Short Fiction (Collection) was the most recently released book by James Sallis, on November 12th, 2024.

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James Sallis Stats: The highest rated book by James Sallis on Book Notification is Black Hornet, the 3rd novel in the Lew Griffin series. The second-highest rated book is Moth (Lew Griffin #2).

The most read book by James Sallis on Book Notification is Sarah Jane, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Moth (Lew Griffin #2).

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

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List of James Sallis Anthologies in Publication Order

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James Sallis

James Sallis was born on December 21st, 1944 and is currently 80 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 10 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 Bright Segments: The Complete Short Fiction which was released in 2024. 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

James Sallis won the Anthony Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2007.

Sallis' books have also 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. Difficult Lives Hitching Rides won the CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award, in 2019.

The following novels by James Sallis were also 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). CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award (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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  1. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
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  3. Dennis Lehane, author of the novel: Shutter Island.
  4. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  5. James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.

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 80 years old.

Where was James Sallis Born?

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

What awards has James Sallis won?

James Sallis has won the following awards: Lifetime Achievement Award at the Anthony Award (2007).

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).
Difficult Lives Hitching Rides: CrimeFest H.R.F. Keating Award (2019).

What was the first book James Sallis wrote?

The first book 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 Bright Segments: The Complete Short Fiction on November 12th, 2024.

Will there be any more books by James Sallis?

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

How many books has James Sallis written?

James Sallis has written 36 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 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, 10 books in the Collections, 7 books in the Non-Fiction Books.

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