Megan Abbott Reading Order
9 series · 190 books
Megan Abbott is an American crime fiction writer and screenwriter whose work explores noir and hardboiled storytelling through a distinctly female lens. Her novels and short stories adapt classic crime narratives and literary traditions, examining how women navigate and challenge the conventions of detective and thriller fiction. Abbott has contributed significantly to genre anthologies and noir collections while also analyzing the history and impact of crime writing in her non-fiction work.
Akashic Drug Chronicles Series
Complete5 books (2005–2020)
Start with The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody), the first of 5 books in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series.
Start this series with The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody)
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Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
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
Complete5 books (2006–2014)
Start with Damn Near Dead, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Damn Near Dead
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Bibliomysteries Series
Likely Complete40 books (2012–2022)
Start with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver), the first of 40 books in the Bibliomysteries series.
Start this series with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories Series
Complete2 books (2010–2011)
Start with L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories and read in order.
Start this series with L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2002–2002)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2006–2016)
Start with Policy and read in order.
Start this series with Policy
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleStandalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (2005–2025)
Start with Die a Little, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Die a Little
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Megan Abbott written?
- Megan Abbott has written 190 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Megan Abbott series?
- Here are the first books in Megan Abbott's series: Akashic Drug Chronicles: The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody); Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Damn Near Dead; Bibliomysteries: An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver); L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories: L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories.
- What order should I read Megan Abbott's books?
- We recommend reading Megan Abbott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Megan Abbott still writing new books?
- Yes, Megan Abbott has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Standalone Novels.