Books in Order: A Journey Through the Inventions of Peter Corris
About the Author: Peter Corris
Born and raised in the heart of Australia, Peter Corris hails from Stawell, Victoria. His passion for literature led him to Melbourne High School and eventually to the University of Melbourne, culminating in a Master’s degree in History from Monash University and a Ph.D. from Australian National University. Not merely a gifted writer, Corris is multi-faceted with interests including golf, weight lifting, and cinematography. Sharing his life with fellow writer Jean Bedford, the couple is blessed with three daughters. Sydney is presently their home base where he weaves crime, historical and non-fiction narratives.
Unraveling Corris’ Unique Writing Style
Corris’ portfolio is as diverse as it’s captivating. Best known for his Cliff Hardy crime series, his exquisite storytelling also gives life to other series, notably featuring characters like Richard Browning, Ray Crawley, and Luke Dunlop. Beyond fiction, his stature as a chronicler and columnist lends a unique perspective to his non-fiction work, projecting real world events with an engaging narrative style.
Peter Corris’ Books in Order: A Chronological Reflection
Corris’ literary debut unfolded in 1973 with the non-fiction book Passage, Port and Plantation: A History of Solomon Islands Labour Migration, 1870-1914. However, his fictional narrative prowess truly came to the fore with the 1980 release of the first Cliff Hardy novel, The Dying Trade. Here’s a chronological list of Peter Corris’ books in order, each a testament of his distinctive style and authorship.
Through this engaging exploration of Peter Corris’ life and works, we embark on a journey, not just through his books in order, but also his multifaceted personality and unique writing style. Let’s keep exploring!
Publication Order of Cliff Hardy Books
| The Dying Trade | (1980) |    |
| White Meat | (1981) | |
| The Marvellous Boy | (1982) | |
| Make Me Rich | (1985) | |
| The Empty Beach | (1985) | |
| The Greenwich Apartments | (1986) | |
| Deal Me Out | (1986) | |
| The January Zone | (1987) | |
| O’Fear | (1990) | |
| Wet Graves | (1991) | |
| Aftershock | (1991) | |
| Beware of the Dog | (1992) | |
| Matrimonial Causes | (1993) | |
| Casino | (1994) | |
| The Reward | (1997) | |
| Washington Club | (1997) | |
| The Black Prince | (1998) | |
| Other Side of Sorrow | (1999) | |
| Lugarno | (2001) | |
| Salt and Blood | (2002) | |
| Master’s Mates | (2003) | |
| The Coast Road | (2004) | |
| Saving Billie | (2005) | |
| The Undertow | (2006) | |
| Appeal Denied | (2007) | |
| Open File | (2008) | |
| Deep Water | (2009) | |
| Torn Apart | (2010) | |
| Follow The Money | (2011) | |
| Comeback | (2012) | |
| The Dunbar Case | (2013) | |
| Silent Kill | (2014) | |
| Gun Control | (2015) | |
| That Empty Feeling | (2015) | |
| Win, Lose or Draw | (2017) | |