Treasury of XXth Century Murder Books in Order
Treasury of XXth Century Murder is a 2-book series by Rick Geary for ages 13+, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with moderate content (HootRated intensity 3/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate
- HootRated 3/5
Treasury of XXth Century Murder Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Treasury of XXth Century Murder books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famous players The Mysterious Death of William Desmond Taylor 2009 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | The terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans 2010 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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 a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All Treasury of XXth Century Murder Books
Famous players
Rick Geary
Famous players
Rick Geary
The terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans
Rick Geary
The terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans
Rick Geary
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Questions about the Treasury of XXth Century Murder series
- What reading level is the Treasury of XXth Century Murder series?
- Treasury of XXth Century Murder books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 6.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Treasury of XXth Century Murder books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Treasury of XXth Century Murder books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Famous players (2009); The terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans (2010).
- What age is the Treasury of XXth Century Murder series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Treasury of XXth Century Murder for ages 13+. Content is moderate (HootRated intensity 3/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.