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McBain began the publication of 87th Precinct series in 1956 when the first book in the series Cop Hater was published. The series ran for over 50 books with Fiddlers published in 2005 marking the last installment in the series.
The 87th Precinct is a series of police procedural novels and stories by American author Ed McBain (a writing pseudonym of Evan Hunter). McBain's 87th Precinct works have been adapted, sometimes loosely, into movies and television on several occasions.
The latest book, Fiddlers (Book 55), was published in September 2005. What was the first book written in the 87th Precinct series? The first book in the 87th Precinct series, Cop Hater, was published in January 1956.
OrderBookDateRating119564219565319564419574Books in Order. Name: Evan Hunter. Born: 15 October, 1926. Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA. Resides: (deceased) First book: Find the Feathered Serpent. Previous employment: teacher. Fun fact #1: the name Ed was given at birth was Salvatore Albert Lombino, but he changed it legally.
- Cop Hater. 3.82 · 7848 Ratings · 568 Reviews · published 1956 · 80 editions. When Detective Reardon is found dead, motive is a … Shelve Cop Hater.
- The Mugger. 3.87 · 4461 Ratings · 270 Reviews · published 1956 · 98 editions. This mugger is special. He preys on women, waiting … Shelve The Mugger.
- The Pusher. 3.93 · 3697 Ratings · 190 Reviews · published 1956 · 3 editions. Most suicides don't realise the headaches they cau… Shelve The Pusher.
- The Con Man. 3.89 · 3553 Ratings · 199 Reviews · published 1957 · 62 editions. A con man is plying his trade on the streets of Is… Shelve The Con Man.
Jan 1, 2024 · Browse our complete guide to all 56 87th Precinct books in order (from the series written by Ed McBain). Plus, we’ve organized our list in order.
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The 87th Precinct series is a groundbreaking collection of police procedural novels set in the fictional city of Isola, which closely resembles New York City. Created by Ed McBain, a pseudonym for Evan Hunter, the series is known for its realistic portrayal of urban police work and the personal lives of the officers.
