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Parnell Hall

Q: What should I read first by Parnell Hall?

Start with the Teddy Fay series, since it is the first on file, then read it in publication order.

Parnell Hall has 5 known credited books (5 published) across 1 series. Start with Teddy Fay. Parnell Hall contributes to Teddy Fay (created by Stuart Woods).

Parnell Hall (1944-2020) was an American mystery novelist best known for two long-running comic series of his own: the Stanley Hastings mysteries, featuring a would-be actor turned reluctant private investigator, and the Puzzle Lady mysteries, which incorporated real crossword and sudoku puzzles into the story. He was a two-time Shamus Award winner and a familiar, prolific voice in American cozy and comic mystery fiction for over three decades.

Late in his career he also worked as a co-author with Stuart Woods, credited on entries in Woods' Teddy Fay series and at least one Herbie Fisher novel; his last such collaboration was published in mid-2020, the year of his death. In this catalogue he appears specifically for those Stuart Woods co-writing credits, distinct from his own solo series.

Series: 1
Credited books: 5
Published: 5
Latest published book: Bombshell 2020
Active: 2016–2020
Best known for: Teddy Fay

Key facts about Parnell Hall

Parnell Hall has 5 books on our list. 4 of them belong to a series, while 1 stands alone. Since all 5 are out now, every book here is ready to read. Their series sits on our thriller shelf.

Parnell Hall has 1 series on file. Teddy Fay has 8 books, starting in 2016. Teddy Fay began with Stuart Woods, while Parnell Hall has books in it too.

Since Teddy Fay is the first series on file, it is the place to start. Their first published book on file came out in 2016. Meanwhile, Bombshell is the latest published book, out in 2020.

There is also 1 standalone book. You can read it in any order, since each one stands alone. The newest one that is out is Barely Legal, from 2017.