Harry Hunsicker Reading Order
8 series · 135 books
Harry Hunsicker is an American mystery and thriller writer whose gritty narratives are rooted in his deep connection to Dallas, where his family has lived for generations. He is best known for the Jon Cantrell and Lee Henry Oswald series, which showcase his talent for crafting complex crime stories set against Texas backdrops. With over a dozen series and numerous anthology contributions spanning more than two decades, Hunsicker has established himself as a prolific voice in contemporary noir fiction.
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Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Akashic Noir is an expansive mystery and thriller anthology series comprising 121 books published from 2002 to 2025 and continuing to grow. Each volume features noir stories set in a different city or region, beginning with San Francisco Noir and progressing through locations from Brooklyn to Dublin to Miami and beyond. The series should be read in publication order to follow its development across diverse urban landscapes. With over a century of entries, this ongoing collection offers readers a global tour of noir fiction through stories set in major cities and cultural communities worldwide.
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 (2011–2015)
Harry Hunsicker's two-book anthology collection spans from 2011 to 2015 and should be read in publication order beginning with D*CKED. This complete series consists of mystery and thriller entries that showcase short fiction in the genre. The collection concludes with Crimespree Magazine #58, offering readers a finished body of work across both volumes.
Start with D*CKED and read in order.
Start this series with D*CKED
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleArlo Baines Series
Complete2 books (2017–2019)
Harry Hunsicker's Arlo Baines series consists of two crime thrillers published between 2017 and 2019. The complete duology should be read in publication order, beginning with The Devil's Country followed by Texas Sicario. This finished series is ideal for readers seeking mystery and thriller narratives.
Start with The Devil's Country and read in order.
Start this series with The Devil's Country
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleJon Cantrell Series
Complete3 books (2014–2015)
Harry Hunsicker's Jon Cantrell trilogy is a complete mystery and thriller series consisting of three books published between 2014 and 2015. The three novels—Shadow Boys, The Contractors, and The Grid—should be read in publication order to follow the story's progression. This finished series offers readers a contained narrative arc across its three installments.
Start with Shadow Boys and read in order.
Start this series with Shadow Boys
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleLee Henry Oswald Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2005–2007)
Harry Hunsicker's Lee Henry Oswald Mystery series comprises three complete standalone mysteries published between 2005 and 2007. The books should be read in publication order: Still River, The Next Time You Die, and Crosshairs. Each novel can function independently, though reading them sequentially provides the most rewarding experience of this mystery and thriller series.
Start with Still River and read in order.
Start this series with Still River
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2024–2026)
Start this series with The Life and Death of Rose Doucette
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Harry Hunsicker written?
- Harry Hunsicker has written 135 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Harry Hunsicker series?
- Here are the first books in Harry Hunsicker's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: D*CKED; Arlo Baines: The Devil's Country; Jon Cantrell: Shadow Boys; Lee Henry Oswald Mystery: Still River.
- What order should I read Harry Hunsicker's books?
- We recommend reading Harry Hunsicker's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Harry Hunsicker still writing new books?
- Yes, Harry Hunsicker has 1 ongoing series: Akashic Noir.

