Andrew Welsh-Huggins Reading Order
7 series · 50 books
Andrew Welsh-Huggins is a prolific American writer known for his engaging crime fiction and insightful nonfiction. With an impressive portfolio of 50 books across 7 series, including the popular Andy Hayes and The Mailman, he has established himself as a prominent voice in the literary world. Active from 2009 to 2026, Welsh-Huggins' work encompasses standalone novels and a variety of short stories and novellas, showcasing his versatility as an author.
Andy Hayes Series
Ongoing9 books (2014–2026)
Start with Fourth Down and Out, the first of 9 books in the Andy Hayes series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Fourth Down and Out 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Slow Burn 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Capitol Punishment 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Hunt 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Third Brother 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Fatal Judgment 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  An Empty Grave 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Sick to Death 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Rescue Me 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Ongoing11 books (2017–2024)
Start with Down & Out: The Magazine Volume 1 Issue 2, the first of 11 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Down & Out: The Magazine Volume 1 Issue 2 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Tough 2: Crime Stories 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Columbus Noir 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Mickey Finn Vol 1: 21st Century Noir 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Mystery Tribune / Issue Nº12: Winter 2020 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Black Cat Weekly #40 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Guns + Tacos Vol. 6 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Mickey Finn Vol. 3: 21st Century Noir 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Mystery Magazine: June 2023 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Black Cat Weekly #125 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Mystery Magazine: June 2024 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Guns + Tacos Series
Likely Complete23 books (2019–2022)
Start with A Beretta, Burritos and Bears(By: James A. Hearn), the first of 23 books in the Guns + Tacos series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Beretta, Burritos and Bears(By: James A. Hearn) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | A Gyro and a Glock(By: Frank Zafiro) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Some Churros and El Burro(By: William Dylan Powell) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Tacos de Cazuela con Smith & Wesson(By: Gary Phillips) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Three Brisket Tacos and a Sig Sauer(By: Michael Bracken) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Three Chalupas, Rice, Soda…and a Kimber .45(By: Trey R. Barker) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | A Taco, A T-Bird, A Beretta and One Furious Night(By: Ann Aptaker) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Burritos & Bullets(By: Eric Beetner) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Four Shrimp Tacos and a Walther P38(By: Alec Cizak) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Jalapeño Poppers and a Flare Gun(By: Trey R. Barker,Michael Bracken) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Sopa and a Streetsweeper(By: Ryan Sayles) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | A Smith & Wesson with a Side of Chorizo 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Chimichangas and a Couple of Glocks(By: David H. Hendrickson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Refried Beans and a Snub-Nosed .44(By: Hugh Lessig) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Two More Tacos, a Beretta .32, and a Pink Butterfly(By: Dave Zeltserman) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Two Steak Taco Combos and a Pair of Sig Sauers(By: Neil S. Plakcy) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Two Tamales, One Tokarev, and a Lifetime of Broken Promises(By: Stacy Woodson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | A Handful of Chicles and a Custom Nine(By: C.W. Blackwell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Nachos, a Stun Gun, and a Wedding Ring(By: Karen E. Olson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | No Food, No Drink, Just the Gun(By: Trey R. Barker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Two Black Bean and Shrimp Quesadillas, and a Pink Ruger LCP(By: Joseph S. Walker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Two Shrimp Tacos and a .22 Ruger(By: Adam Meyer) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Two Tofu Tacos, a Taurus TX22, a Taycan, and a Ton of Trouble(By: Alan Orloff) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2009–2011)
Start with No Winners Here Tonight and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  No Winners Here Tonight 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Hatred at Home 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing2 books (2022–2024)
Start with Dumbass is Dumbass and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dumbass is Dumbass 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Cumberland Gap 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The End of the Road 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Mailman Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2026)
Start with The Mailman and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mailman 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Delivery 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrew Welsh-Huggins written?
- Andrew Welsh-Huggins has written 50 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Andrew Welsh-Huggins series?
- Here are the first books in Andrew Welsh-Huggins's series: Andy Hayes: Fourth Down and Out; Anthologies: Down & Out: The Magazine Volume 1 Issue 2; Guns + Tacos: A Beretta, Burritos and Bears(By: James A. Hearn); Non-Fiction: No Winners Here Tonight; Short Stories/Novellas: Dumbass is Dumbass.
- What order should I read Andrew Welsh-Huggins's books?
- We recommend reading Andrew Welsh-Huggins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Andrew Welsh-Huggins still writing new books?
- Yes, Andrew Welsh-Huggins has 4 ongoing series: Andy Hayes, Anthologies, Short Stories/Novellas, The Mailman.