
Alexander Gordon Smith Reading Order
10 series Β· 50 books Β· Born 1979-02-27
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.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2010β2019)
Alexander Gordon Smith's two-book anthology series consists of Touch and The New Flesh, published between 2010 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order. These collections blend mystery, thriller, and young adult elements with action-driven narratives.
Start with Touch and read in order.
Start this series with Touch
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Touch |
| 2 | The New Flesh |
DCI Kett Series
Ongoing20 books (2019β2026)
The DCI Kett series is an ongoing mystery thriller sequence by Alexander Gordon Smith comprising twenty books published between 2019 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Bad Dog and continuing through titles including Paper Girls, Run Rabbit Run, Three Little Pigs, and beyond. With five additional books still forthcoming, this series offers substantial content for readers seeking detective-driven crime stories in the mystery and thriller genres.
Start with Bad Dog, the first of 20 books in the DCI Kett series.
Start this series with Bad Dog
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bad Dog |
| 2 | Paper Girls |
| 3 | Run Rabbit Run |
| 4 | Three Little Pigs |
| 5 | Whip Crack |
| 6 | Every Mother's Son |
| 7 | Stone Cold Dead |
| 8 | Sweet Briar Rose |
| 9 | Jaw Breaker |
| 10 | King Rat |
| 11 | Knock Knock |
| 12 | Knuckle Bones |
| 13 | Lucky Number Seven |
| 14 | Unholy Saints |
| 15 | Every Last Devil |
| 16 | Red Line |
| 17 | Truly Madly Deadly |
| 18 | Cold Iron Kills |
| 19 | Tin Soldiers |
| 20 | Until Death |
DI Harrison Baird Series
Ongoing4 books (2025β2027)
Alexander Gordon Smith's DI Harrison Baird series is an ongoing mystery thriller currently comprising three published books, with a fourth book announced. The series began in 2025 and should be read in publication order, starting with A Long-Dead Thing, followed by Open Wounds and Mad Dogs. New installments are expected through 2026 and beyond.
Start with A Long-Dead Thing and read in order.
Start this series with A Long-Dead Thing
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Long-Dead Thing |
| 2 | Open Wounds |
| 3 | Mad Dogs |
| 4 | DI Harrison Baird: Book 4 |
Escape from Furnace Series
Complete7 books (2009β2011)
Alexander Gordon Smith's Escape from Furnace is a complete seven-book young adult thriller series published between 2009 and 2011. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Death Sentence and concluding with The Night Children. This fast-paced action and mystery series follows a tightly connected narrative arc across its installments, making sequential reading essential to understanding the story's progression and resolution.
Start with Death Sentence, the first of 7 books in the Escape from Furnace series.
Start this series with Death Sentence
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Death Sentence |
| 2 | Lockdown |
| 3 | Solitary |
| 4 | Fugitives |
| 5 | Epilogue |
| 6 | Execution |
| 7 | The Night Children |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (2001β2007)
Alexander Gordon Smith's completed non-fiction series spans six books published between 2001 and 2007, covering topics ranging from astronomy and geography to creative writing. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Universe: Our Solar System and Beyond and concluding with Writing Best-Selling Children's Books. These informational titles blend educational content with practical guidance across multiple subject areas suited to young adult and general audiences.
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Universe: Our Solar System and Beyond |
| 2 | 1001 Questions and Answers |
| 3 | Illustrated Atlas of the World |
| 4 | Inspired Creative Writing |
| 5 | The Solar System |
| 6 | Writing Best-Selling Children's Books |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019β2023)
Alexander Gordon Smith's three standalone novels were published between 2019 and 2023 and should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete and spans mystery, thriller, and young adult genres. Titles include This Book Will Kill You, Six Days, Six Hours, Six Minutes (published under the name Alex Smith), and Harry Hardman vs. Halloween, a collaboration with Nicolas Rix.
Start with This Book Will Kill You and read in order.
Start this series with This Book Will Kill You
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | This Book Will Kill You |
| 2 | Six Days, Six Hours, Six Minutes(As: Alex Smith) |
| 3 | Harry Hardman vs. Halloween(With: Nicolas Rix) |
The Devil's Engine Series
Complete3 books (2015β2017)
The Devil's Engine is a complete three-book young adult thriller series by Alexander Gordon Smith, published between 2015 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Hellraisers and continuing through Hellfighters and Hellwalkers. This action-packed series combines mystery and thriller elements as it unfolds across its three installments.
Start with Hellraisers and read in order.
Start this series with Hellraisers
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Hellraisers |
| 2 | Hellfighters |
| 3 | Hellwalkers |
The Fury Series
Complete2 books (2012β2013)
The Fury is a two-book young adult thriller series by Alexander Gordon Smith, published between 2012 and 2013. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Fury followed by The Storm. This action-packed mystery series combines suspenseful storytelling with themes typical of contemporary young adult fiction.
Start with The Fury and read in order.
Start this series with The Fury
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Fury |
| 2 | The Storm |
The Inventors Series
Complete2 books (2007β2008)
This completed young adult mystery and adventure series by Alexander Gordon Smith consists of two books published between 2007 and 2008. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Inventors followed by The Inventors and the City of Stolen Souls. The series combines thriller elements with action-packed storytelling designed for teen readers.
Start with The Inventors and read in order.
Start this series with The Inventors
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Inventors |
| 2 | The Inventors and the City of Stolen Souls |
The Softley Softley Thrillers Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Harder They Fall |
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.

