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The Blackford Oakes Reader is a 1999 book by William F. Buckley, Jr. [1] It is a literary book in which Buckley explains where, when, why and how he created his Blackford Oakes series.
Blackford Oakes Series by William F. Buckley Jr. 11 primary works • 13 total works. In 1975, conservative icon William F. Buckley, Jr., published Saving the Queen, the first in a series of spy novels starring CIA agent Blackford Oakes.
Even-tempered CIA agent Blackford Oakes is dismayed at the agency’s wild schemes, which include everything from poisoned wet suits to mafia hit men. But the evil of Castro’s regime is not a joke, and Oakes won’t be laughing when he tries to knock the dictator off his throne.
Series list: A Blackford Oakes Mystery (12 Books) by William F. Buckley Jr.. A sortable list in reading order and chronological order with publication date, genre, and rating.
OrderBookDateRating119764.52Jan-197643Feb-19804419822The Blackford Oakes Reader (1999) – A book in which William F. Buckley explains the character and the novels.
Blackford Oakes is on sabbatical from his job as a spy for the C.I.A., and as far as he’s concerned, he’s earned his time off. But then he falls into the arms of a beautiful agent for the KGB, and he must face a choice: betray her or deal with a friend who is pushing for a united Germany.
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We would recommend you read the Blackford Oakes series in order by series number which is: 1. Saving The Queen Book 2. Stained Glass Book 3. Who's On First Book 4. Marco Polo, If You Can Book 5. The Story Of Henri Tod Book 6. See You Later, Alligator Book 7. High Jinx Book 8. Mongoose, R.i.p.: A Blackford Oakes Mystery Book 9. Tucker's Last ...