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Alexander Gordon Smith

Alexander Gordon Smith Reading Order

10 series · 50 books · Born 1979-02-27

Action & AdventureMystery & ThrillerNon-FictionYoung Adult

Alexander Gordon Smith is a British author known for crafting intense young adult thrillers and mysteries that blend action with psychological tension. His prolific career spans multiple acclaimed series, including the dystopian Escape from Furnace saga and detective-driven narratives featuring DCI Kett and DI Harrison Baird, which showcase his skill at building suspenseful narratives across diverse settings. With nearly fifty books published across a decade, Smith has established himself as a versatile storyteller working across young adult fiction, mystery, and adventure genres, complemented by his non-fiction contributions.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2019)

Start with Touch and read in order.

Start this series with Touch

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The New Flesh
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DCI Kett Series

Ongoing

20 books (2019–2026)

Start with Bad Dog, the first of 20 books in the DCI Kett series.

Start this series with Bad Dog

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Run Rabbit Run
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Three Little Pigs
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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6
Every Mother's Son
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Stone Cold Dead
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Sweet Briar Rose
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Knuckle Bones
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Lucky Number Seven
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Unholy Saints
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Every Last Devil
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Truly Madly Deadly
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cold Iron Kills
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Tin Soldiers
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20

DI Harrison Baird Series

Ongoing

4 books (2025–2027)

Start with A Long-Dead Thing and read in order.

Start this series with A Long-Dead Thing

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A Long-Dead Thing
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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DI Harrison Baird: Book 4
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Escape from Furnace Series

Complete

7 books (2009–2011)

Start with Death Sentence, the first of 7 books in the Escape from Furnace series.

Start this series with Death Sentence

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Death Sentence
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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7
The Night Children
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

6 books (2001–2007)

Start with The Universe: Our Solar System and Beyond, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with The Universe: Our Solar System and Beyond

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The Universe: Our Solar System and Beyond
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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1001 Questions and Answers
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Illustrated Atlas of the World
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Inspired Creative Writing
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Solar System
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Writing Best-Selling Children's Books
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2023)

Start with This Book Will Kill You and read in order.

Start this series with This Book Will Kill You

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This Book Will Kill You
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Six Days, Six Hours, Six Minutes(As: Alex Smith)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Harry Hardman vs. Halloween(With: Nicolas Rix)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Devil's Engine Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with Hellraisers and read in order.

Start this series with Hellraisers

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2
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Hellfighters
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Fury Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Start with The Fury and read in order.

Start this series with The Fury

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The Inventors Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2008)

Start with The Inventors and read in order.

Start this series with The Inventors

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The Inventors
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Inventors and the City of Stolen Souls
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Softley Softley Thrillers Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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The Harder They Fall
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alexander Gordon Smith written?
Alexander Gordon Smith has written 50 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Alexander Gordon Smith series?
Here are the first books in Alexander Gordon Smith's series: Anthologies: Touch; DCI Kett: Bad Dog; DI Harrison Baird: A Long-Dead Thing; Escape from Furnace: Death Sentence; Non-Fiction: The Universe: Our Solar System and Beyond.
What order should I read Alexander Gordon Smith's books?
We recommend reading Alexander Gordon Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Alexander Gordon Smith still writing new books?
Yes, Alexander Gordon Smith has 2 ongoing series: DCI Kett, DI Harrison Baird.

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