Brendan DuBois Reading Order
13 series · 255 books
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Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
The Akashic Noir series is an extensive anthology collection featuring noir-themed crime fiction from 2002 to present. With 121 books published across this ongoing series, the collection spans diverse urban settings from San Francisco to London, with entries like Brooklyn Noir, Chicago Noir, and Manhattan Noir showcasing regional crime stories. Readers should begin with San Francisco Noir and follow the publication order to experience how the series evolved. Each volume collects short fiction celebrating the noir tradition through location-specific perspectives.
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Alex Cross Series
Ongoing34 books (1992–2026)
The Alex Cross series is a 33-book mystery thriller franchise that began in 1992 and remains ongoing. Created by James Patterson with later books co-written by Brendan DuBois, the series should be read in publication order, starting with Along Came a Spider. New installments continue to be released through 2026, offering fans an expanding collection of crime and suspense narratives.
Start with Along Came a Spider(By: James Patterson), the first of 33 books in the Alex Cross series.
Start this series with Along Came a Spider(By: James Patterson)
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Amy Cornwall Series
Likely Complete2 books (2019–2023)
Brendan DuBois's Amy Cornwall series consists of two mystery thrillers published between 2019 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Cornwalls Are Gone, followed by Countdown.
Start with The Cornwalls Are Gone / The Cornwalls Vanish / Out of Sight and read in order.
Start this series with The Cornwalls Are Gone / The Cornwalls Vanish / Out of Sight
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleAnthologies Series
Complete40 books (1998–2022)
Brendan DuBois edited 33 anthologies between 1998 and 2020, completing this collection with a diverse range of themed volumes covering mystery, crime, fantasy, historical fiction, and other genres. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Canine Crimes and concluding with the final entry in 2020. These standalone anthologies feature contributions from various authors and span specialized topics such as lighthouse hauntings, Civil War fantasy, Dickens-inspired mysteries, and sports-themed crime stories. The complete series offers readers an extensive exploration of short fiction across multiple genres and thematic collections.
Start with Canine Crimes, the first of 33 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Canine Crimes
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Bookshots: Owen Taylor Series
Complete2 books (2017–2017)
The Bookshots: Owen Taylor series is a two-book mystery and thriller collection by Brendan DuBois, published in 2017. Both titles, After the End and The End, should be read in publication order to fully follow the narrative. The series is complete with no additional entries planned.
Start with After the End and read in order.
Start this series with After the End
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleDark Victory Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Brendan DuBois's Dark Victory trilogy consists of three books published between 2016 and 2018 and should be read in publication order. The series is complete, comprising Dark Victory, Red Vengeance, and Black Triumph. These mystery and thriller novels blend elements of action and adventure throughout the trilogy.
Start with Dark Victory and read in order.
Start this series with Dark Victory
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleEmpire of the North Series
Complete3 books (2012–2012)
The Empire of the North trilogy by Brendan DuBois consists of three mystery and action-adventure novels following a connected narrative. Published in 2012, the complete series should be read in publication order beginning with The Noble Prince, followed by The Noble Prisoner and The Noble Warrior. This finished trilogy blends elements of thriller, adventure, and mystery storytelling across its three installments.
Start with The Noble Prince and read in order.
Start this series with The Noble Prince
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleLewis Cole Series
Ongoing12 books (1994–2024)
The Lewis Cole mystery series by Brendan DuBois consists of 12 books published from 1994 to 2024, with new entries still appearing. The series follows a consistent protagonist and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dead Sand. All 12 titles are currently available, making this an accessible ongoing series for readers seeking mystery and thriller fiction with action and adventure elements.
Start with Dead Sand, the first of 12 books in the Lewis Cole series.
Start this series with Dead Sand
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (2011–2013)
Brendan DuBois' four-book non-fiction series, published between 2011 and 2013, offers guidance for writers interested in mystery and thriller genres. The series covers topics including breaking into the mystery short story market, writing first-person detective novels, and DuBois' personal experience competing on Jeopardy!. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Breaking Into The Mystery Short Story Market. The series is complete.
Start with Breaking Into The Mystery Short Story Market, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Breaking Into The Mystery Short Story Market
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete16 books (1989–2024)
Brendan DuBois has written 13 books in this short stories and novellas series, published between 1989 and 2022, with the collection likely complete. These works span mystery, thriller, and action-adventure genres, with later entries including collaborations with James Patterson. Reading the series in publication order beginning with Fire Burning Bright provides the intended experience across this two-decade span of short fiction.
Start with Fire Burning Bright, the first of 13 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Fire Burning Bright
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete6 books (2002–2013)
Brendan DuBois' Short Story Collections series comprises six books of mystery, thriller, and adventure short fiction published between 2002 and 2013. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tales From The Dark Woods and concluding with Lost On The Moon. This collection spans over a decade of DuBois' shorter works across multiple genres including mystery, non-fiction, and action-adventure storytelling.
Start with Tales From The Dark Woods, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Tales From The Dark Woods
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleStandalone Novels Series
Likely Complete11 books (1999–2022)
Brendan DuBois has written eleven standalone novels across mystery, thriller, and action genres between 1999 and 2022, with the series appearing to be complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Resurrection Day and continuing through Blowback, which was co-written with James Patterson. Several entries in the series were written in collaboration with Patterson, including The First Lady, The Summer House, and Blowback. Each novel stands alone as an independent story, allowing readers to start with any title, though reading them in the order they were published provides a chronological view of the author's evolving work.
Start with Resurrection Day, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Resurrection Day
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The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Brendan DuBois written?
- Brendan DuBois has written 255 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Brendan DuBois series?
- Here are the first books in Brendan DuBois's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Alex Cross: Along Came a Spider(By: James Patterson); Amy Cornwall: The Cornwalls Are Gone / The Cornwalls Vanish / Out of Sight; Anthologies: Canine Crimes; Bookshots: Owen Taylor: After the End.
- What order should I read Brendan DuBois's books?
- We recommend reading Brendan DuBois's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Brendan DuBois still writing new books?
- Yes, Brendan DuBois has 3 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Alex Cross, Lewis Cole.

