Chuck Hogan Reading Order
6 series · 149 books
Chuck Hogan is an American novelist and screenwriter whose thrillers blend crime fiction with suspenseful storytelling. He is best known for his crime novel Prince of Thieves and for his collaboration with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on The Strain trilogy, a vampire epic they adapted into a television series that ran from 2014 to 2017. Across nearly thirty years of publishing, Hogan has worked extensively in mystery, thriller, and horror genres, contributing to numerous anthologies and developing multiple series that showcase his versatility in dark and atmospheric fiction.
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
Complete2 books (2009–2013)
Start with The Best American Mystery Stories 2009 and read in order.
Start this series with The Best American Mystery Stories 2009
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete8 books (1995–2022)
Start with The Standoff, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Standoff
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The Boy in the Iron Box Series
Ongoing6 books (2024–2024)
Start with Encounter, the first of 6 books in the The Boy in the Iron Box series.
Start this series with Encounter
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Strain Graphic Novels Series
Complete9 books (2012–2017)
Start with The Strain, Volume 1(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston), the first of 9 books in the The Strain Graphic Novels series.
Start this series with The Strain, Volume 1(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston)
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The Strain Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2009–2011)
Start with The Strain and read in order.
Start this series with The Strain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chuck Hogan written?
- Chuck Hogan has written 149 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Chuck Hogan series?
- Here are the first books in Chuck Hogan's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: The Best American Mystery Stories 2009; The Boy in the Iron Box: Encounter; The Strain Graphic Novels: The Strain, Volume 1(By: David Lapham,Sierra Hahn,Mike Huddleston); The Strain Trilogy: The Strain.
- What order should I read Chuck Hogan's books?
- We recommend reading Chuck Hogan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Chuck Hogan still writing new books?
- Yes, Chuck Hogan has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, The Boy in the Iron Box.