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Start with Santa Fe Rules and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Santa Fe Rules
Book 1 by Stuart Woods • Published 1992
On his fortieth birthday, Santa Fe lawyer Ed Eagle wakes up to find his wife gone and his bank accounts emptied. Looking for answers pulls him into murder, scams, and trouble that follows money across borders.
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Ed Eagle reading order
Ends with Santa Fe Edge
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Book 1:Santa Fe Rules
Stuart Woods • 1992
On his fortieth birthday, Santa Fe lawyer Ed Eagle wakes up to find his wife gone and his bank accounts emptied. Looking for answers pulls him into murder, scams, and trouble that follows money across borders.
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Book 2:Short Straw
Stuart Woods • 2006
Ed Eagle thinks he’s back on steady ground, until a new client and a new case drag him into danger. With Santa Fe gossip swirling and his personal life still complicated, he has to fight for the truth in and out of co...
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Book 3:Santa Fe Dead
Stuart Woods • 2008
A murder in Santa Fe puts Ed Eagle back in the middle of an investigation where the legal system and local power don’t always agree. As he builds a defense, he uncovers secrets that make him the next target.
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Book 4:Santa Fe Edge
Stuart Woods • 2010
Ed Eagle is hired for a case that takes him to the edge, ethically, legally, and physically. The Southwest setting may look calm, but the people involved are ruthless, and Ed has to stay sharp to survive.
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Ed Eagle FAQ
What is the best order to read the Ed Eagle series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Santa Fe Rules.
How many books are in the Ed Eagle series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Ed Eagle series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Ed Eagle series?
New readers should start with Santa Fe Rules, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Ed Eagle series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1992 to 2010.