Treasury of XXth Century Murder Books in Order
2 books by Rick Geary. Reading level: Grades 6.1–6.9. MG+.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Treasury of XXth Century Murder (2 books by Rick Geary) lands at reading level Grades 6.1–6.9, with average content intensity 3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Treasury of XXth Century Murder Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famous players Rick Geary | Level 6-7 | Moderate |
| 2 | The terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans Rick Geary | Level 6-7 | Moderate |
All Treasury of XXth Century Murder Books
Questions about the Treasury of XXth Century Murder series
- What reading level is the Treasury of XXth Century Murder series?
- The Treasury of XXth Century Murder series by Rick Geary is at a Grades 6.1–6.9 reading level (average Grade 6.5). Intended for MG+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Treasury of XXth Century Murder books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 2 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Treasury of XXth Century Murder series appropriate for?
- The Treasury of XXth Century Murder series is recommended for MG+. The average content intensity is 3/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.