Series · every book in up to six styles
87th Precinct Books in Order
Every 87th Precinct book we make posters for, in publication order. We hold 6 titles from the series, each available in up to six styles. Read more
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About 87th Precinct Books in Order
Every 87th Precinct book we make posters for, in publication order. We hold 6 titles from the series, each available in up to six styles.
- Cop Hater (1956)
- The Mugger (1956)
- Killer's Choice (1957)
- Lady Killer (1958)
- King's Ransom (1959)
- Ten Plus One (1963)
Pick any title below to see it in every style.
The 87th Precinct series by Ed McBain defined modern police procedurals, bringing gritty urban crime fiction to life through an ensemble cast of detectives working in a fictional city precinct. Shop this groundbreaking collection as striking wall art.
McBain's procedural innovation transformed crime writing by focusing on teamwork, forensic detail, and the daily grind of detective work rather than lone genius investigators. Each novel builds the precinct's world with recurring characters, realistic casework, and authentic police procedure that influenced decades of crime television and fiction.
Explore iconic titles that shaped the genre and discover how McBain's precise plotting and ensemble storytelling created a blueprint for modern detective fiction. These stories balance procedural accuracy with compelling human drama, examining both the crimes themselves and the toll they take on those who solve them.
Every 87th Precinct book in order is available in six distinctive art styles—Modern, Modern Minimalist, Square, Edge, Blurby, and Minimalist—so you can match your collection to your space. Whether you're building a crime fiction library display or celebrating procedural classics, these prints bring McBain's precinct to your walls.
Browse the complete 87th Precinct series in order and find the perfect print for your home.
Good to know
What styles do these 87th Precinct Books in Order posters come in?
Every book comes in up to six original Blurby styles: Blurby, Minimalist, Modern, Modern Minimalist, Square and Edge. Use the style buttons above the posters to see just one style.
What sizes and frames can I choose?
Prints come from A5 to A1 and in US inch sizes, unframed or framed in natural wood, black or white and ready to hang.
How fast is delivery?
Order by 1pm (Mon–Fri) and your poster is dispatched the same day, with free tracked delivery to the UK, US, Canada, Australia and the EU.
Is there a discount for more than one poster?
Yes. Buy any three prints and 20% comes off automatically in your basket, or choose one of our ready-made poster sets.
Do they make good gifts?
Very. Add a free gift note to any order, and see our gift finder for ideas for every kind of reader.
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