Kristen Lepionka Reading Order
3 series · 129 books
Kristen Lepionka writes contemporary crime fiction centered on complex, morally ambiguous characters navigating the underbelly of modern life. Her Roxane Weary series features a tough, street-smart private investigator working cases in Columbus, Ohio, blending hard-boiled detective work with literary depth and psychological insight. Beyond her detective novels, Lepionka has contributed to noir anthologies and established herself as a voice in American crime fiction since the early 2000s.
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Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
The Akashic Noir series is an ongoing collection of 121 mystery and thriller anthologies that began in 2002 and continues through 2025. Each book focuses on a different city or region, featuring noir-style crime stories from that locale's perspective. The series should be read in publication order, starting with San Francisco Noir, and includes volumes set in cities ranging from Brooklyn and Chicago to Dublin, London, and Miami. With over a century of entries, this expansive series offers readers a global tour of noir fiction across diverse urban and cultural landscapes.
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
Complete4 books (2019–2025)
Start this series with Mystery Tribune / Issue Nº11: Fall 2019
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Roxane Weary Series
Complete4 books (2017–2020)
Kristen Lepionka's Roxane Weary series comprises four mystery and literary fiction novels published between 2017 and 2020. The complete series follows publication order, beginning with The Last Place You Look and continuing through What You Want To See, The Stories You Tell, and Once You Go This Far. Each book builds on Roxane's character and cases, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative arc.
Start with The Last Place You Look, the first of 4 books in the Roxane Weary series.
Start this series with The Last Place You Look
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kristen Lepionka written?
- Kristen Lepionka has written 129 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Kristen Lepionka series?
- Here are the first books in Kristen Lepionka's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Mystery Tribune / Issue Nº11: Fall 2019; Roxane Weary: The Last Place You Look.
- What order should I read Kristen Lepionka's books?
- We recommend reading Kristen Lepionka's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kristen Lepionka still writing new books?
- Yes, Kristen Lepionka has 1 ongoing series: Akashic Noir.

