Order of Commandment Books

Lawrence Sanders crafted The Commandment series as a compelling crime fiction collection featuring three distinct protagonists who bring their investigative expertise to the gritty streets of New York City. Readers follow Dora Conti, a sharp insurance investigator, alongside Samuel Todd, who works as a field investigator, and Joshua Bigg, a diminutive 5'3″ investigator employed by a law firm.

This engaging series launched in 1978 with The Sixth Commandment and concluded thirteen years later in 1991 with The Seventh Commandment, spanning a total of four novels. The New York City setting provides the perfect urban backdrop for these interconnected crime stories that showcase Sanders' talent for weaving intricate mysteries around his memorable trio of investigators.