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Alexander Gordon Smith

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

Complete

2 books (2010–2019)

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.

DCI Kett Series

Ongoing

20 books (2019–2026)

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.

DI Harrison Baird Series

Ongoing

4 books (2025–2027)

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

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Escape from Furnace Series

Complete

7 books (2009–2011)

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.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

6 books (2001–2007)

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

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The Universe: Our Solar System and Beyond
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Cover of 1001 Questions and Answers
1001 Questions and Answers
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Illustrated Atlas of the World
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Inspired Creative Writing
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Writing Best-Selling Children's Books

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2023)

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

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This Book Will Kill You
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Six Days, Six Hours, Six Minutes(As: Alex Smith)
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Harry Hardman vs. Halloween(With: Nicolas Rix)

The Devil's Engine Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

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.

The Fury Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

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.

The Inventors Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2008)

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.

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The Inventors and the City of Stolen Souls

The Softley Softley Thrillers Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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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.

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