Craig McDonald Reading Order
6 series · 23 books
Craig McDonald is an accomplished American novelist and journalist, known for his gripping thrillers and richly layered narratives. He has penned 23 books across six series, with the Hector Lassiter series being particularly notable among his works. Active from 2006 to 2021, McDonald's diverse portfolio includes thrillers, graphic novels, and non-fiction, showcasing his versatility as a storyteller.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2013–2015)
Start with Crimespree Magazine #52 and read in order.
Chris Lyon Thriller Series
Complete4 books (2012–2013)
Start with Parts Unknown, the first of 4 books in the Chris Lyon Thriller series.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Head Games: The Graphic Novel 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Hector Lassiter Series
Likely Complete11 books (2007–2021)
Start with Head Games, the first of 11 books in the Hector Lassiter series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Head Games 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Toros & Torsos 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Print the Legend 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  One True Sentence 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Forever's Just Pretend 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Roll the Credits 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Great Pretender 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Running Kind 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Death in the Face 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Three Chords & the Truth 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Write from Wrong 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2006–2009)
Start with Art in the Blood and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2011–2019)
Start with El Gavilan and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Craig McDonald written?
- Craig McDonald has written 23 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2021.
- 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.