Order of Peter Corris Books

Peter Corris is an Australian writer known for his crime fiction, historical fiction, and non-fiction works. He is most recognized for his Cliff Hardy series, but he also creates series featuring characters such as Richard Browning, Ray Crawley, and Luke Dunlop. In addition to being an author, he is a historian and journalist. Born in Stawell, Victoria, and raised in Melbourne, he completed his secondary education at Melbourne High School. He later attended the University of Melbourne, obtained his M.A. in History from Monash University, and earned his PhD in History from the Australian National University. Corris has interests in reading, writing, golf, weight training, and film. He is married to fellow author Jean Bedford, with whom he has three daughters, and resides in Sydney, Australia. Corris published his first book in 1973, a non-fiction work titled Passage, Port and Plantation: A History of Solomon Islands Labour Migration, 1870-1914. His first novel was The Dying Trade, part of the Cliff Hardy series. Below is a list of Peter Corris’ books in the order of their initial release: