Alexander Gordon Smith Reading Order
10 series · 49 books · Born 27 February 1979
Alexander Gordon Smith is a British writer known for his captivating children's and young adult fiction. With a prolific portfolio featuring 49 titles across 10 series, his most notable works include the DCI Kett series, Escape from Furnace, The Devil's Engine, The Fury, and The Inventors. Active from 2001 to 2026, Smith's storytelling blends suspense and adventure, drawing readers into thrilling worlds.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2010–2019)
Start with Touch and read in order.
DCI Kett Series
Ongoing20 books (2019–2026)
Start with Bad Dog, the first of 20 books in the DCI Kett series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Dog 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Paper Girls 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Run Rabbit Run 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Three Little Pigs 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Whip Crack 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Every Mother's Son 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Stone Cold Dead 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Sweet Briar Rose 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Jaw Breaker 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | King Rat 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Knock Knock 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Knuckle Bones 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Lucky Number Seven 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Unholy Saints 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Every Last Devil 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Red Line 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Truly Madly Deadly 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Cold Iron Kills 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Tin Soldiers 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Until Death 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
DI Harrison Baird Series
Ongoing3 books (2025–2026)
Start with A Long-Dead Thing and read in order.
Escape from Furnace Series
Complete7 books (2009–2011)
Start with Death Sentence, the first of 7 books in the Escape from Furnace series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (2001–2007)
Start with The Universe: Our Solar System and Beyond, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2023)
Start with This Book Will Kill You and read in order.
The Devil's Engine Series
Complete3 books (2015–2017)
Start with Hellraisers and read in order.
The Fury Series
Complete2 books (2012–2013)
Start with The Fury and read in order.
The Inventors Series
Complete2 books (2007–2008)
Start with The Inventors and read in order.
The Softley Softley Thrillers Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
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| 1 | The Harder They Fall 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alexander Gordon Smith written?
- Alexander Gordon Smith has written 49 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- 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.