All James Ellroy Books in Publication Order
Complete James Ellroy bibliography in publication order. Prefer series order? Browse books by series.
Title
Date
Jan 1982
Mar 1984
Feb 1985
Apr 1986
Dec 1986
Sep 1987
Sep 1988
Nov 1988
Jun 1990
Sep 1990
Sep 1992
Apr 1994
Feb 1995
Feb 1998
Feb 1999
Mar 1999
Nov 1999
May 2001
Oct 2002
Jul 2004
Sep 2004
Oct 2009
Sep 2010
Oct 2012
Oct 2012
Sep 2014
Feb 2017
Aug 2017
May 2019
Jun 2021
Sep 2023
Jun 2026
Browse James Ellroy Books by Series
James Ellroy books can be explored by series or read in publication order above. Series are listed with their books in reading order.
The L.A. Quartet
- The Black Dahlia Sep 1987
- The Big Nowhere Sep 1988
- L.A. Confidential Jun 1990
- White Jazz Sep 1992
Lloyd Hopkins
- 1 Blood on the Moon Mar 1984
- 2 Because the Night Feb 1985
- 3 Suicide Hill Apr 1986
Underworld USA
- 1 American Tabloid Feb 1995
- 2 The Cold Six Thousand May 2001
- 3 Blood's a Rover Oct 2009
James Ellroy Books FAQ
How many books has James Ellroy written?
James Ellroy has written 35 books.
What is the latest James Ellroy book?
The most recent release by James Ellroy is Red Sheet, published in June 2026.
What genres does James Ellroy write?
James Ellroy writes primarily Mystery.
What series has James Ellroy written?
James Ellroy has written 3 series. Series listed on FictionDB include the L.A. Quartet, Lloyd Hopkins, and Underworld USA.