Craig McDonald Reading Order
6 series · 24 books
Craig McDonald is an American crime novelist and journalist whose work spans mystery thrillers and literary nonfiction. He is best known for his Hector Lassiter series, which follows a hard-boiled protagonist through intricate plots, alongside other thriller collections and the standalone novel El Gavilan. McDonald has also established himself as a chronicler of contemporary fiction through interview collections and editorial work, including the noir anthology Borderland.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2013–2026)
Start with Crimespree Magazine #52 and read in order.
Start this series with Crimespree Magazine #52
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Complete4 books (2012–2013)
Start with Parts Unknown, the first of 4 books in the Chris Lyon Thriller series.
Start this series with Parts Unknown
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Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Hector Lassiter Series
Likely Complete11 books (2007–2021)
Start with Head Games, the first of 11 books in the Hector Lassiter series.
Start this series with Head Games
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2006–2009)
Start with Art in the Blood and read in order.
Start this series with Art in the Blood
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2011–2019)
Start with El Gavilan and read in order.
Start this series with El Gavilan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Craig McDonald written?
- Craig McDonald has written 24 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Craig McDonald series?
- Here are the first books in Craig McDonald's series: Anthologies: Crimespree Magazine #52; Chris Lyon Thriller: Parts Unknown; Hector Lassiter: Head Games; Non-Fiction: Art in the Blood.
- What order should I read Craig McDonald's books?
- We recommend reading Craig McDonald's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Craig McDonald's series complete?
- Craig McDonald has 5 completed series.