Robert J. Randisi
Robert J. Randisi (Robert Joseph Randisi) was born on August 24th, 1951. Robert passed away October 6th, 2024 at 73 years old. Robert J. Randisi was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Robert J. Randisi was the author of The Gunsmith series which consists of 475 novels. The The Gunsmith series started in 1982 with the novel Macklin's Women. The most recently released novel in The Gunsmith series was Deadly Debt which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for The Gunsmith series.
Robert J. Randisi also wrote the Shelter series which has 24 books including Prisoner of Revenge and Chain Gang Kill.
Robert J. Randisi: Awards & Accolades
Robert J. Randisi won the Shamus Award, Lifetime Achievement Award (The Eye), in 2009.
Robert J. Randisi books have been nominated for multiple awards, The Steinway Collection / Beaten to a Pulp was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original, in 1984. Full Contact was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1985. The Snaphaunce was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 1986. The Girl Who Talked To Horses was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 1997. How the West Was Read, Volume 2 was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Original Work, in 1998. The Honky Tonk Big Hoss Boogie was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original, in 2014. Coast to Coast: Private Eyes from Sea to Shining Sea was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection, in 2018.
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Robert J. Randisi: F.A.Q
When was Robert J. Randisi Born?
Robert J. Randisi was born on August 24th, 1951.
When did Robert J. Randisi die?
Robert J. Randisi died on October 6th, 2024 at 73 years old.
Where was Robert J. Randisi Born?
Robert J. Randisi was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
What awards has Robert J. Randisi won?
Robert J. Randisi has won the following awards: Lifetime Achievement Award (The Eye) at the Shamus Award (2009).
What was the first book Robert J. Randisi wrote?
The first book written by Robert J. Randisi was Targett, published in 1971.
What was the most recent book Robert J. Randisi wrote?
His most recently released work was Deadly Debt on April 15th, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Robert J. Randisi?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Robert J. Randisi book is
Midnight Man. Here are his most popular books:
- Midnight Man (6)
- Dangerous Games (6)
- Everybody Kills Somebody Sometime (10)
- Luck Be a Lady, Don't Die (10)
- Alone with the Dead (6)
How many books has Robert J. Randisi written?
Robert J. Randisi has written 675 books across 41 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 9 books in the Angel Eyes Series
- 1 book in the Blaze! Western Series
- 5 books in the Decker, the Bounty Hunter Series
- 2 books in the Detective McQueen Series
- 3 books in the Gamblers Series
- 2 books in the Gil and Claire Hunt Mystery Series
- 3 books in the Hitman with a Soul Series
- 1 book in the Housesitting Detective Series
- 5 books in the Joe Keough Mystery Series
- 2 books in the John Headston PI Series
- 6 books in the Miles Jacoby Mystery Series
- 15 books in the Mountain Jack Pike Series
- 2 books in the Nashville PI Series
- 3 books in the Nick Delvecchio Series
- 13 books in the Rat Pack Mysteries Series
- 9 books in the Ryder Series
- 1 book in the Session Man Mystery Series
- 24 books in the Shelter Series
- 2 books in the Soldiers of Barrabas Series
- 4 books in the Sons of Daniel Shaye Series
- 2 books in the Talbot Roper Series
- 2 books in the Texas Hold'em Mysteries Series
- 7 books in the Tracker Series
- 2 books in the Trail Drive Series
- 2 books in the Widowmaker Trilogy Series
- 23 Standalone Novels
- 7 Short Stories/Novellas
- 1 Non-Fiction
- 3 books in The Destroyer Series
- 4 books in the Gunfighter Series
- 1 book in the Ralph Compton Western Series
- 1 Paul Ledd Standalone Novels
- 4 Robert Lake Standalone Novels
- 11 books in the Lady Gunsmith Series
- 5 books in the Nick Carter: Killmaster Series
- 19 books in The Gunsmith Giant Series
- 475 books in The Gunsmith Series