Order of Amos Walker Books
Meet Amos Walker, the gritty private investigator who prowls the streets of Detroit in Loren D. Estleman's acclaimed detective series. Operating in the shadows of the Motor City—the birthplace of the assembly line—Walker specializes in tracking down those who've disappeared into Detroit's urban maze.
This hard-boiled detective first appeared in Motor City Blue in 1980, launching what would become an enduring series that has captivated mystery readers for decades. With more than 20 novels and short story collections to his name, Walker's investigations continue to unfold in this ongoing series that perfectly captures the essence of Detroit noir.
Here's your complete guide to Loren D. Estleman's Amos Walker novels, listed in their original publication order:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Murders | 1988 | |
| 1 | Motor City Blue | 1980 | |
| 2 | Amos Walker: The Complete Story Collection | 2010 | |
| 2 | Angel Eyes | 1981 | |
| 3 | The Midnight Man | 1982 | |
| 4 | The Glass Highway | 1983 | |
| 5 | Sugartown | 1984 | |
| 6 | Every Brilliant Eye | 1986 | |
| 7 | Lady Yesterday | 1987 | |
| 8 | Downriver | 1988 | |
| 9 | Silent Thunder | 1989 | |
| 10 | Sweet Women Lie | 1990 | |
| 11 | Never Street | 1997 | |
| 12 | The Witchfinder | 1998 | |
| 13 | The Hours of the Virgin | 1999 | |
| 14 | A Smile on the Face of the Tiger | 2000 | |
| 15 | Sinister Heights | 2002 | |
| 16 | Poison Blonde | 2003 | |
| 17 | Retro | 2004 | |
| 18 | Nicotine Kiss | 2005 | |
| 19 | American Detective | 2007 | |
| 20 | The Left-Handed Dollar | 2010 | |
| 21 | Infernal Angels | 2011 | |
| 22 | Burning Midnight | 2012 | |
| 23 | Don't Look for Me | 2014 | |
| 24 | You Know Who Killed Me | 2014 | |
| 25 | The Sundown Speech | 2015 | |
| 26 | The Lioness Is the Hunter | 2017 | |
| 27 | Black and White Ball | 2018 | |
| 28 | When Old Midnight Comes Along | 2020 | |
| 29 | Cut-Throat Dogs | 2021 | |
| 30 | Monkey in the Middle | 2022 | |
| 31 | City Walls | 2023 | |
| 32 | Smoke on the Water | 2025 | |
| 33 | Man One | 2026 |


































