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Alan Russell Reading Order

7 series · 25 books · Born 1956

Mystery & Thriller

Alan Russell is an American mystery and thriller writer whose prolific career spans over three decades of crime fiction. He has developed multiple detective-driven series including the Hotel Detective, Detective Orson Cheever, and the Gideon and Sirius mysteries, establishing himself as a versatile craftsman of procedural and suspenseful narratives. With twenty-five books across seven series and numerous anthology contributions, Russell has built a substantial body of work that appeals to readers seeking intricate plots and compelling investigations.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1996–1996)

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Malice Domestic 5
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Orson Cheever Series

Complete

2 books (1996–2017)

Start with Multiple Wounds and read in order.

Start this series with Multiple Wounds

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Multiple Wounds
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Homecoming
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gideon and Sirius Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2012–2021)

Start with Burning Man, the first of 6 books in the Gideon and Sirius series.

Start this series with Burning Man

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1
2
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Guardians of the Night
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Gideon's Rescue
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
The Last Good Dog
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hotel Detective Series

Complete

2 books (1994–1995)

Start with The Hotel Detective and read in order.

Start this series with The Hotel Detective

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The Hotel Detective
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Fat Innkeeper
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Nick "Deke" Deketomis Series

Ongoing

6 books (2016–2026)

Start with Law and Disorder(By: Mike Papantonio), the first of 6 books in the Nick "Deke" Deketomis series.

Start this series with Law and Disorder(By: Mike Papantonio)

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Law and Disorder(By: Mike Papantonio)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Law and Vengeance(By: Mike Papantonio)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Law and Addiction(By: Mike Papantonio)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Inhuman Trafficking(With: Mike Papantonio)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Suspicious Activity(By: Mike Papantonio,Christopher Paulos)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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A Death in Arcadia(By: Mike Papantonio)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (1998–2015)

Start with Shame, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Shame

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1
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2
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3
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Political Suicide
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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No Cats, No Chocolate
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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Stuart Winter Series

Complete

2 books (1990–1992)

Start with No Sign of Murder and read in order.

Start this series with No Sign of Murder

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No Sign of Murder
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Forest Prime Evil
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alan Russell written?
Alan Russell has written 25 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Alan Russell series?
Here are the first books in Alan Russell's series: Detective Orson Cheever: Multiple Wounds; Gideon and Sirius: Burning Man; Hotel Detective: The Hotel Detective; Nick "Deke" Deketomis: Law and Disorder(By: Mike Papantonio); Stuart Winter: No Sign of Murder.
What order should I read Alan Russell's books?
We recommend reading Alan Russell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Alan Russell still writing new books?
Yes, Alan Russell has 1 ongoing series: Nick "Deke" Deketomis.

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