Adrian McKinty Reading Order
6 series · 149 books · Born 1968
Adrian McKinty is a Northern Irish author who has built a prolific career spanning mystery, thriller, and literary fiction since 1997. His work includes the acclaimed Detective Sean Duffy series set in 1980s Northern Ireland, the Michael Forsythe trilogy of crime thrillers, and the atmospheric Lighthouse Trilogy, along with contributions to the Akashic Noir anthology series. With nearly 150 books published across multiple series, McKinty brings psychological depth and regional authenticity to his genre work, informed by his background in law and philosophy and his experiences living across New York, Colorado, and Australia.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2010–2023)
Start with Requiems for the Departed, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Requiems for the Departed
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Detective Sean Duffy Series
Ongoing9 books (2012–2025)
Start with The Cold Cold Ground, the first of 9 books in the Detective Sean Duffy series.
Start this series with The Cold Cold Ground
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Lighthouse Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2006–2008)
Start with The Lighthouse Land and read in order.
Start this series with The Lighthouse Land
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Michael Forsythe Series
Complete3 books (2003–2007)
Start with Dead I Well May Be and read in order.
Start this series with Dead I Well May Be
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete8 books (1997–2022)
Start with Orange Rhymes With Everything, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Orange Rhymes With Everything
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Adrian McKinty written?
- Adrian McKinty has written 149 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Adrian McKinty series?
- Here are the first books in Adrian McKinty's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Requiems for the Departed; Detective Sean Duffy: The Cold Cold Ground; Lighthouse Trilogy: The Lighthouse Land; Michael Forsythe: Dead I Well May Be.
- What order should I read Adrian McKinty's books?
- We recommend reading Adrian McKinty's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Adrian McKinty still writing new books?
- Yes, Adrian McKinty has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Detective Sean Duffy.