Grant McKenzie Reading Order
4 series · 13 books
Grant McKenzie is a Scottish-born thriller writer based in Canada who crafts tense, propulsive mysteries that keep readers guessing. Best known for the Ian Quinn series of crime thrillers, McKenzie has established himself across multiple genres including standalone novels, novellas, and short fiction collections published between 2000 and 2022. His work spans both his own name and pen names, delivering the kind of high-stakes narratives that appeal to fans of contemporary crime fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | First Thrills: Volume 2 |
Ian Quinn Series
Likely Complete3 books (2014–2022)
Grant McKenzie's Ian Quinn series consists of three mystery thrillers published between 2014 and 2022, beginning with The Fear In Her Eyes, followed by The Butcher's Son, and concluding with The Seven Truths of Hannah Baxter. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to experience the narrative as intended. Each installment builds on the foundations laid by previous books in the sequence.
Start with The Fear In Her Eyes and read in order.
Start this series with The Fear In Her Eyes
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Fear In Her Eyes |
| 2 |  The Butcher's Son |
| 3 | The Seven Truths of Hannah Baxter |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2000–2013)
Grant McKenzie's short stories and novellas collection spans four volumes published between 2000 and 2013, comprising a complete series best read in publication order. The collection includes Avalanche on the Prairie, Groza, Nasty Evil Bitch Boss, and Underbelly, offering mystery and thriller content across the author's body of short fiction work.
Start with Avalanche on the Prairie, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Avalanche on the Prairie
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Avalanche on the Prairie |
| 2 | Groza |
| 3 | Nasty Evil Bitch Boss |
| 4 | Underbelly |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (2008–2015)
Grant McKenzie wrote five standalone mystery and thriller novels between 2008 and 2015, completing the series with Speak The Dead. Each book functions independently, though reading them in publication order—beginning with Switch—offers the most rewarding experience. The series comprises Switch, No Cry for Help, K.A.R.M.A., Port of Sorrow, and Speak The Dead.
Start with Switch, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Switch
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Switch |
| 2 |  No Cry for Help |
| 3 |  K.A.R.M.A. |
| 4 |  Port of Sorrow |
| 5 |  Speak The Dead |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Grant McKenzie written?
- Grant McKenzie has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Grant McKenzie series?
- Here are the first books in Grant McKenzie's series: Ian Quinn: The Fear In Her Eyes; Short Stories/Novellas: Avalanche on the Prairie.
- What order should I read Grant McKenzie's books?
- We recommend reading Grant McKenzie's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Grant McKenzie's series complete?
- Grant McKenzie has 3 completed series.