Al Lamanda Reading Order

5 books (2019–2019)

The Assassin's Creed series by Al Lamanda comprises five complete mystery and thriller novels that should be read in publication order. Released between 2019 and its conclusion, the series includes Adjudicated, Genesis, Lazarus, Revenant, and The Ruling Class. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to following the overarching narrative.

Start with Adjudicated, the first of 5 books in the Assassin's Creed series.

3 books (2014–2016)

Al Lamanda's Duncan Wyatt and Lo-Lo Del Ray series consists of three complete mystery and thriller novels published between 2014 and 2016. The trilogy follows the investigations of its titular characters and should be read in publication order beginning with Key West Takedown, followed by Key West Winter Blues and concluding with Key West Gatekeeper. This standalone-to-series collection blends mystery with horror elements set against a Key West backdrop.

Start with Key West Takedown and read in order.

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1	Key West Takedown 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Key West Winter Blues 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Key West Gatekeeper 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2010–2018)

Al Lamanda's complete Homeless series consists of three mystery and thriller novels published between 2010 and 2018. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Walking Homeless, followed by Running Homeless, and concluding with The Final Chapter. This finished series blends mystery, thriller, and horror elements across its three installments.

Start with Walking Homeless and read in order.

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1	Walking Homeless 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Running Homeless 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Final Chapter 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2012–2022)

Al Lamanda's John Bekker series comprises eight mystery and thriller novels published between 2012 and 2022, following publication order from Sunset through The Case of the Missing Fan Dancer. The series appears to be complete as of 2022. Readers should begin with Sunset and proceed through the books in the order they were released to experience the detective's cases as intended.

Start with Sunset, the first of 8 books in the John Bekker series.

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1	Sunset 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sunrise 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	First Light 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	This Side of Midnight 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	With Six You Get Wally 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Who Killed Joe Italiano? 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	For Better or Worse 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Case of the Missing Fan Dancer 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2011–2020)

The Kellerman series is a complete mystery and thriller saga by Al Lamanda, consisting of six books published between 2011 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Checkmate and continuing through Lollypops, Hard Time, Cold As Ice, Shades of Gotham, and concluding with Saving Grace. This nine-year series offers fans of dark mysteries and thriller fiction a full narrative arc across its installments.

Start with Checkmate, the first of 6 books in the Kellerman series.

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1	Checkmate 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lollypops 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hard Time 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cold As Ice 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Shades of Gotham 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Saving Grace 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2011–2016)

The Lee Gavin series is a complete four-book mystery and thriller collection by Al Lamanda, published between 2011 and 2016. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? and continuing through The Cat's in the Cradle, Dodos, and The Theory Of Everything. This series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and horror genres across its installments.

Start with Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?, the first of 4 books in the Lee Gavin series.

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1	Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Cat's in the Cradle 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dodos 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Theory Of Everything 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2015)

Al Lamanda's Noir series is a complete two-book mystery and thriller collection published in 2015. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Noir followed by Noir Book Two. This compact series combines elements of noir crime fiction with horror themes to deliver a darkly atmospheric reading experience.

Start with Noir and read in order.

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1	Noir 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Noir Book Two 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2020–2020)

1 book (2017–2017)

2 books (2012–2020)

Al Lamanda's short story collection series spans two volumes published between 2012 and 2020, blending mystery, thriller, and horror elements across diverse narratives. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Santino the Great followed by Tales of the Old West. Each collection showcases Lamanda's range within genre fiction through standalone stories that together form a comprehensive look at his storytelling style.

Start with Santino the Great and read in order.

22 books (2008–2021)

Al Lamanda's Standalone Novels series comprises 22 mystery and thriller books published between 2008 and 2021, likely completing the collection. Though each book stands alone and can be read independently, they are best enjoyed in publication order, beginning with Dunston Falls. The series spans multiple standalone stories across the mystery, thriller, and horror genres, offering readers diverse narratives unconnected by recurring characters or plot threads.

Start with Dunston Falls, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Dunston Falls 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Messenger 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Harbor 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Apocalypse Then 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Just Another Day In The Life 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Lightning 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Local Hero 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Ride To Nowhere 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Second Chance 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Inheritance 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Three Card Monte 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	World War Zero 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Express Riders 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Jack 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Diary of a Lonely Hit Man 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Concession 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Groom and Victorio Peak 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Evergreen: She's No Doll 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	OB 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Streets of Darkness 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Once Upon A Time In A State Park 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	City of Darkness 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible