Peter Blauner Reading Order
6 series · 174 books
Peter Blauner is a veteran mystery and thriller writer whose career spans television production, journalism, and fiction. He's known for his versatile contributions to noir and crime anthologies, including the acclaimed Akashic Noir series, as well as standalone thrillers and short-form work. With a prolific output dating back to the early 1990s, Blauner brings a journalist's eye for detail and a screenwriter's sense of pacing to his crime narratives.
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Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
The Akashic Noir series is an extensive collection of 121 mystery and thriller anthologies, edited by Peter Blauner and published from 2002 to 2025. Each volume focuses on a different city or region, featuring original noir stories set in that locale. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with San Francisco Noir and progressing through titles covering cities worldwide including Bronx, Seattle, Brooklyn, Chicago, Dublin, Baltimore, London, and many others.
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
Complete3 books (2011–2023)
Start this series with The Rich and the Dead
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleBibliomysteries Series
Likely Complete40 books (2012–2022)
Bibliomysteries is a large anthology series of mystery and thriller short stories centered around books and reading, featuring contributions from acclaimed crime fiction authors. The series consists of forty books published between 2012 and 2022, with each entry offering a standalone story that should be read in publication order. Authors including Jeffery Deaver, Nelson DeMille, Laura Lippman, David Bell, and many other prominent mystery writers each contributed a tale to the collection. The series appears to be complete as of 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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Lourdes Robles Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Peter Blauner's Lourdes Robles series comprises two mystery thrillers published between 2017 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Proving Ground followed by Sunrise Highway. Both novels feature the same protagonist navigating complex criminal investigations.
Start with Proving Ground and read in order.
Start this series with Proving Ground
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete7 books (1991–2023)
Peter Blauner's seven mystery and thriller novels span from 1991 to 2023 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Slow Motion Riot. Each novel stands independently with its own characters and plot, making them accessible as individual entries or as a complete collection. The series appears to be complete, offering mystery and thriller readers a substantial catalog to explore across three decades of the author's work.
Start with Slow Motion Riot, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Slow Motion Riot
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter Blauner written?
- Peter Blauner has written 174 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Peter Blauner series?
- Here are the first books in Peter Blauner's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: The Rich and the Dead; Bibliomysteries: An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver); Lourdes Robles: Proving Ground.
- What order should I read Peter Blauner's books?
- We recommend reading Peter Blauner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Peter Blauner still writing new books?
- Yes, Peter Blauner has 1 ongoing series: Akashic Noir.

