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Even Darkness Sings (Non-Fiction) was the most recently released book by Thomas H. Cook, on October 2nd, 2018.

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Thomas H. Cook Stats: The highest rated book by Thomas H. Cook on Book Notification is The Chatham School Affair, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Thomas H. Cook on Book Notification is The Chatham School Affair, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Red Leaves, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Thomas H. Cook books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Frank Clemons Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Sacrificial Ground
1988
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2
Flesh and Blood
1989
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3
Night Secrets
1990
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Chatham School Affair, Red Leaves, and The Interrogation.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Blood Innocents
1980
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2
The Orchids
1982
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3
Tabernacle
1983
Go
4
Elena
1986
Go
5
Streets of Fire
1989
Go
6
8
Evidence of Blood
1991
Go
7
The City When It Rains
1991
Go
8
7.7
Mortal Memory
1993
Go
9
10
Breakheart Hill
1995
Go
10
8
The Chatham School Affair
1996
Go
11
Instruments of Night
1998
Go
12
7
The Interrogation
1998
Go
13
4
Places in the Dark
2000
Go
14
Taken
2002
Go
15
Moon Over Manhattan (With: Larry King)
2003
Go
16
8
Into the Web
2004
Go
17
Peril
2004
Go
18
8.3
Red Leaves
2005
Go
19
8
The Cloud of Unknowing / The Murmur of Stones
2006
Go
20
7.5
Master of the Delta
2008
Go
21
10
The Fate of Katherine Carr
2009
Go
22
9
The Last Talk with Lola Faye
2010
Go
23
The Quest for Anna Klein
2011
Go
24
The Crime of Julian Wells
2012
Go
25
6
Sandrine's Case / Sandrine
2013
Go
26
6
A Dancer in the Dust
2014
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Lesson of the Season
2003
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Fatherhood and Other Stories
2013
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are Blood Echoes, Even Darkness Sings, and Tragic Shores.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Early Graves
1990
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2
Blood Echoes
1992
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3
Tragic Shores
2017
Go
4
Even Darkness Sings
2018
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

A collection of short stories and novellas centered around the theme of books. Each story combines elements of mystery, crime, and suspense with a focus on books, libraries, bookstores, or the world of literature, involving various authors contributing to this intriguing and literary-focused series.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
3
8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
4
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
5
9
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
6
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
7
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
8
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
9
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
10
7
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
11
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
12
What's in a Name?
2014
Go
13
8
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
14
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
15
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
16
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
17
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
18
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
19
8.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
22
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
23
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
24
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
25
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
26
8.5
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
27
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
28
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
36
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
37
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
38
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
39
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
40
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
8.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
3
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
4
9
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
5
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
6
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
7
8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
8
7
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
9
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
11
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
12
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
13
What's in a Name?
2014
Go
14
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
15
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
16
8
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
17
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
18
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
19
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
22
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
23
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
24
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
25
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
26
8.5
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
27
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
28
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
29
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
30
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
31
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
32
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
33
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
34
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
35
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
36
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
37
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
38
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
39
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
40
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
Go
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List of Thomas H. Cook Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Murder for Revenge
1998
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2
The Best American Mystery Stories 1999
1999
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3
The Best American Crime Writing: 2002
2002
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4
The Year's Best True Crime Reporting: Best American Crime Writing
2003
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5
The Best American Crime Writing 2004
2004
Go
6
Dangerous Women
2005
Go
7
Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters
2007
Go
8
The Best American Crime Reporting 2007
2007
Go
9
On a Raven's Wing
2009
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10
The Best American Crime Reporting 2009
2009
Go
11
The Best American Crime Reporting 2010
2010
Go
12
8.2
No Rest for the Dead
2011
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13
8
Manhattan Mayhem
2015
Go
14
Silent Night, Deadly Night
2016
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Thomas H. Cook

Thomas H. Cook was born on September 19th, 1947 and is currently 79 years old. Thomas H. Cook was born in Fort Payne, Alabama, USA. Cook attended Columbia University where he received an M.A. Philosophy, Hunter College where he received an M.A. American History and Georgia State College where he received a Bachelor of Arts.

Thomas H. Cook has written 26 standalone novels, starting with Blood Innocents in 1980. The most recently released novel was A Dancer in the Dust, which was released in 2014. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Thomas at this time.

Thomas H. Cook has also written 4 Non-Fiction Books, including Early Graves and Blood Echoes.

Thomas H. Cook has made the Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! list several times. In 1992, Cook's novel Flesh and Blood made #2 on the international list. In 1993, Streets of Fire hit the list at #3. The Chatham School Affair was on the list in 1999, making #2. In 2000, Cook achieved the rare feat of making the list with two books - Breakheart Hill at #3 and Mortal Memory at #7. Instruments of Night was ranked #7 in 2001. The next year in 2002, Places in the Dark was listed at #5.

Thomas H. Cook has appeared on the Honkaku Mystery Best 10 guide book list in Japan a couple of times. In 2001, his book Instruments of Night was ranked #4 on that year's list. In 2004, Interrogation by Thomas H. Cook was listed at #9.

Thomas H. Cook: Awards & Accolades

Cook's books have won multiple awards, The Chatham School Affair won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1997 as well as the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards - The Martin Beck Award in 2000. Red Leaves won the Barry Award, Best Novel, in 2006 as well as the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards - The Martin Beck Award in 2007.

The following novels by Thomas H. Cook were nominated for these awards:

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Thomas H. Cook: F.A.Q

When was Thomas H. Cook Born? How old is Thomas H. Cook?

Thomas H. Cook was born on September 19th, 1947. Thomas H. Cook is currently 79 years old.

Where was Thomas H. Cook Born?

Thomas H. Cook was born in Fort Payne, Alabama, USA and is American.

What book awards has Thomas H. Cook won?

The Chatham School Affair: Edgar Award: Best Mystery Novel (1997), Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards: The Martin Beck Award (2000).
Red Leaves: Barry Award: Best Novel (2006), Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards: The Martin Beck Award (2007).

What was the first book Thomas H. Cook wrote?

The first book written by Thomas H. Cook was Blood Innocents, published in 1980.

What was the most recent book Thomas H. Cook wrote?

His most recently released work was Even Darkness Sings on October 2nd, 2018.

What is the most popular book by Thomas H. Cook?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Thomas H. Cook book is The Chatham School Affair. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The Chatham School Affair (8.00)
  2. Red Leaves (8.25)
  3. The Interrogation (7.00)
  4. Sacrificial Ground (9.00)
  5. Sandrine's Case / Sandrine (6.00)

Are there upcoming new books by Thomas H. Cook?

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

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How many books has Thomas H. Cook written?

Thomas H. Cook has written 36 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 3 books in the Frank Clemons Series, 26 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella, 1 book in the Short Story Collection, 4 Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series.

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