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Start with Last Call and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Last Call
Book 1 by Tim Powers • Published 1992
Las Vegas gambler Scott Crane once touched a mystical role as Fisher King, and his occult gangster father wants that power back. Tarot driven games of chance, possession, and family secrets pull Scott into a deadly re...
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Ends with Earthquake Weather
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Book 1:Last Call
Tim Powers • 1992
Las Vegas gambler Scott Crane once touched a mystical role as Fisher King, and his occult gangster father wants that power back. Tarot driven games of chance, possession, and family secrets pull Scott into a deadly re...
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Book 2:Expiration Date
Tim Powers • 1995
Eleven year old Kootie Parganas accidentally swallows the ghost of Thomas Edison, making himself a target for aging occultists who prolong life by consuming spirits. Dodging ruthless ghost eaters across Los Angeles, K...
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Book 3:Earthquake Weather
Tim Powers • 1997
Janis Cordelia Plumtree, whose multiple personalities include a murderer, and guilt haunted winemaker Sid Cochran escape a psychiatric hospital after the magical King of the West is slain. Chased by gods, gangsters, a...
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Fault Lines FAQ
What is the best order to read the Fault Lines series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Last Call.
How many books are in the Fault Lines series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Fault Lines series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Fault Lines series?
New readers should start with Last Call, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Fault Lines series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1992 to 1997.