Order of Butcher’s Boy Books

The Butcher's Boy series showcases Thomas Perry's masterful suspense writing through the compelling character of a professional assassin molded from childhood into a ruthless killer for organized crime. This gripping series from the acclaimed American author follows the deadly exploits of a mob enforcer whose upbringing shaped him into the perfect cold-blooded executioner.

Perry launched this thrilling series in May 1982 with the inaugural novel, but readers had to wait a full decade before the second book arrived. The third installment followed after another nine-year gap, making each new release a highly anticipated event for fans. Here are Thomas Perry's Butcher's Boy books listed in their original publication sequence, which also follows the series' chronological timeline:

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Butcher's BoyThe Butcher's Boy
1982
2
Sleeping DogsSleeping Dogs
1992
3
The InformantThe Informant
2011
4
Eddie's BoyEddie's Boy
2020