Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block also writes as: Jill Emerson, Chip Harrison, Paul Kavanagh and Liz Crowley.

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The Autobiography of Matthew Scudder (Matthew Scudder, #23) was the most recently released book by Lawrence Block, on June 24th, 2023.

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Lawrence Block Stats: The highest rated book by Lawrence Block on Book Notification is The Girl with the Deep Blue Eyes, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is When the Sacred Ginmill Closes (Matthew Scudder #6).

The most read book by Lawrence Block on Book Notification is The Sins of the Fathers, the first novel in the Matthew Scudder series. The second most read book is Eight Million Ways to Die (Matthew Scudder #5).

Below is a complete list of Lawrence Block books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Lawrence Block is the Matthew Scudder Series.

List of Bernie Rhodenbarr Books in Publication Order

List of Chip Harrison Books in Publication Order

List of Chip Harrison Series in Chronological Order

List of Evan Tanner Books in Publication Order

List of Jill Emerson Books in Publication Order (as Jill Emerson)

List of John Keller Books in Publication Order

List of Kit Tolliver Books in Publication Order

List of Lou Largo Books in Publication Order (with William Ard)

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List of Manhattan Noir Books in Publication Order

List of Matthew Scudder Books in Publication Order

List of Murderous Christmas Stories Books in Publication Order

A collection of holiday-themed mystery tales involving crimes and detective work.

List of Paul Kavanagh Books in Publication Order (as Paul Kavanagh)

List of Seven Deadly Sins Books in Publication Order

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 Standalone Novels in Publication Order

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Code of Arms (With: Harold King)
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Passport to Peril (With: Anne Campbell Clark)
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Plays in Publication Order

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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Matthew Scudder Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Akashic Noir Books in Publication Order

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List of The Men's Adventure Library Journal Books in Publication Order

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He-Men, Bag Men & Nymphos (By: Robert Deis, Wyatt Doyle, Walter Kaylin)
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Cryptozoology Anthology (By: David Coleman, Wyatt Doyle)
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A Handful of Hell (By: Robert Deis, Wyatt Doyle, Robert F. Dorr)
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Barbarians on Bikes (By: Paul Bishop, Robert Deis, Wyatt Doyle)
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Pollen's Women (By: Robert Deis, Wyatt Doyle, Samson Pollen)
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Pollen's Action (By: Robert Deis, Wyatt Doyle, Samson Pollen)
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Mort Kunstler (By: Robert Deis, Wyatt Doyle)
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One Man Army (By: Robert Deis, Wyatt Doyle, Gil Cohen)
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List of L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories Books in Publication Order (with Joe R. Lansdale, with Joyce Carol Oates, with Megan Abbott, with Duane Swierczynski, with Andrew Vachss, with Francine Prose, with Jonathan Santlofer)

Crime thriller shorts set in and around the world of Rockstar's video-game franchise LA Noire.

List of Lawrence Block Anthologies in Publication Order

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Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block was born on June 24th, 1938 and is currently 86 years old. Lawrence Block was born in Buffalo, New York, USA.

Lawrence Block is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 38 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1958 with the novel Carla. The most recently released novel was Dead Girl Blues which was released in 2020. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Lawrence at this time.

Lawrence Block has also written the Non-Fiction Books series which has 24 books including The Wife-Swap Report and 3 is Not a Crowd.

Lawrence Block has been honoured on the Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! list four times. A Ticket to the Boneyard was ranked #2 in 1993. In 1994, A Dance at the Slaughterhouse made the list at #6. In 1996, he came in at #3 for his novel The Devil Knows You're Dead. Lastly, in 2013, he tied for 10th for the novel A Drop of the Hard Stuff.

Lawrence Block: Awards & Accolades

Lawrence Block won the Gumshoe Award, Lifetime Achievement, in 2005.

Lawrence Block has won many awards including:

  • The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling won the Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1979.
  • Eight Million Ways to Die won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1983.
  • By the Dawn's Early Light won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 1985.
  • When the Sacred Ginmill Closes won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 1987.
  • A Dance at the Slaughterhouse won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1992.
  • A Ticket to the Boneyard won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 1992.
  • The Merciful Angel of Death won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 1994.
  • The Devil Knows You're Dead won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1994.
  • Keller's Therapy won the Edgar Award, Best Short Story, in 1994.
  • Keller on the Spot won the Edgar Award, Best Short Story, in 1998.

The following novels by Lawrence Block were also nominated for these awards:

  • Time to Murder and Create: Edgar Award, Best Paperback Original (1978).
  • A Stab in the Dark: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1982).
  • Eight Million Ways to Die: Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (1983).
  • When the Sacred Ginmill Closes: Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (1987). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (1987). Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1987).
  • Out on the Cutting Edge: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1990).
  • A Ticket to the Boneyard: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1991). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (1991).
  • A Dance at the Slaughterhouse: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1992).
  • A Long Line of Dead Men: Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (1995). Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1995).
  • Hit and Run: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2009).
  • In Pursuit of Spenser: Edgar Award, Best Critical/Biographical Work (2013). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2013). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2013).
  • The Ehrengraf Fandango: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2015).
  • Autumn at the Automat: Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2017). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2017).
  • In Sunlight or In Shadow: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2017).
  • Keller's Fedora: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2017).

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Lawrence Block are:

  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  3. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  4. Harlan Coben, author of the Myron Bolitar Series.
  5. John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.

Lawrence Block: F.A.Q

When was Lawrence Block Born? How old is Lawrence Block?

Lawrence Block was born on June 24th, 1938. Lawrence Block is currently 86 years old.

Where was Lawrence Block Born?

Lawrence Block was born in Buffalo, New York, USA and is American.

What awards has Lawrence Block won?

Lawrence Block has won the following awards: Lifetime Achievement at the Gumshoe Award (2005).

What book awards has Lawrence Block won?

The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling: Nero Award Best Mystery Novel (1979).
Eight Million Ways to Die: Shamus Award Best P.I. Novel (1983).
By the Dawn's Early Light: Shamus Award Best P.I. Short Story (1985).
When the Sacred Ginmill Closes: Maltese Falcon Society Falcon Award (1987).
A Dance at the Slaughterhouse: Edgar Award Best Mystery Novel (1992).
A Ticket to the Boneyard: Maltese Falcon Society Falcon Award (1992).
The Merciful Angel of Death: Shamus Award Best P.I. Short Story (1994).
The Devil Knows You're Dead: Shamus Award Best P.I. Novel (1994).
Keller's Therapy: Edgar Award Best Short Story (1994).
Keller on the Spot: Edgar Award Best Short Story (1998).

What was the first book Lawrence Block wrote?

The first book written by Lawrence Block was Carla, published in 1958.

What was the most recent book Lawrence Block wrote?

His most recently released work was The Autobiography of Matthew Scudder on June 24th, 2023.

Will there be any more books by Lawrence Block?

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

How many books has Lawrence Block written?

Lawrence Block has written 198 books across 26 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 18 books in the Bernie Rhodenbarr Series
  • 6 books in the Chip Harrison Series
  • 8 books in the Evan Tanner Series
  • 8 books in the Jill Emerson Series
  • 17 books in the John Keller Series
  • 12 books in the Kit Tolliver Series
  • 1 book in the Lou Largo Series
  • 2 books in the Manhattan Noir Series
  • 23 books in the Matthew Scudder Series
  • 1 book in the Murderous Christmas Stories Series
  • 3 books in the Paul Kavanagh Series
  • 3 books in the Seven Deadly Sins Series
  • 38 Standalone Novels
  • 19 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 11 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Play
  • 24 Non-Fiction Books
  • 2 Matthew Scudder Short Story Collections
  • 1 book in the Akashic Noir Series
  • 1 book in The Men's Adventure Library Journal Series

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