Chris Offutt Reading Order
6 series · 141 books · Born 1958
Chris Offutt is an American author whose career spans fiction and nonfiction, with particular strength in short stories and crime narratives. He is best known for his Mick Hardin mystery series alongside contributions to noir anthologies and edited collections, establishing himself as a versatile voice in contemporary crime fiction. Beyond his novels and stories, Offutt has written three memoirs and numerous nonfiction pieces, bringing autobiographical depth to his broader literary output since 1992.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
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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Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1994–2017)
Start with The Best American Short Stories 1994, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Best American Short Stories 1994
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Collections Series
Complete2 books (1992–1999)
Start with Kentucky Straight and read in order.
Start this series with Kentucky Straight
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Mick Hardin Series
Ongoing4 books (2021–2025)
Start with The Killing Hills, the first of 4 books in the Mick Hardin series.
Start this series with The Killing Hills
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1993–2016)
Start with The Same River Twice and read in order.
Start this series with The Same River Twice
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1997–2018)
Start with The Good Brother and read in order.
Start this series with The Good Brother
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chris Offutt written?
- Chris Offutt has written 141 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Chris Offutt series?
- Here are the first books in Chris Offutt's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: The Best American Short Stories 1994; Collections: Kentucky Straight; Mick Hardin: The Killing Hills; Non-Fiction: The Same River Twice.
- What order should I read Chris Offutt's books?
- We recommend reading Chris Offutt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Chris Offutt still writing new books?
- Yes, Chris Offutt has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Mick Hardin.