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Start with Pronto and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Elmore Leonard • Published 1993
Bookmaker Harry Arno is in trouble with both the mob and federal agents, and he runs for cover. Deputy marshal Raylan Givens is sent to bring him back, stepping into a world of favors, surveillance, and shifting loyal...
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Raylan Givens reading order
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Book 1:Pronto
Elmore Leonard • 1993
Bookmaker Harry Arno is in trouble with both the mob and federal agents, and he runs for cover. Deputy marshal Raylan Givens is sent to bring him back, stepping into a world of favors, surveillance, and shifting loyal...
- 2

Book 2:Riding the Rap
Elmore Leonard
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- 3

Book 3:Fire in the Hole
Elmore Leonard • 2001
A collection centered on the Raylan Givens novella that sends a deputy marshal back to Kentucky coal country to confront a dangerous former local. Alongside it are other Leonard stories built on sharp talk, sudden tur...
- 4

Book 4:Raylan
Elmore Leonard
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Raylan Givens FAQ
What is the best order to read the Raylan Givens series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Pronto.
How many books are in the Raylan Givens series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Raylan Givens series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Raylan Givens series?
New readers should start with Pronto, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Raylan Givens series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1993 to 2001.