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Rob Hart Reading Order

8 series Β· 29 books

Rob Hart is a thriller and mystery writer who crafts tightly plotted narratives across multiple interconnected series. His prolific output spans over a decade, with the Ash McKenna series forming the backbone of his crime fiction work, alongside the crossover adventures featuring McKenna and detective Pete Fernandez. Hart has also explored darker themes through his Assassins Anonymous series and expanded the scope of his storytelling through various anthologies and collections that showcase his range within the thriller genre.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

9 books (2013–2023)

Rob Hart has edited seven anthologies of mystery, thriller, and literary fiction between 2013 and 2023. The series, which appears to be complete, should be read in publication order beginning with Kwik Krimes. The books are Kwik Krimes, Reloaded, Cruel Yule, Unloaded, Killing Malmon, From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back, Lockdown, and Obsolescence.

Start with Kwik Krimes, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

Ash McKenna Series

Complete

5 books (2015–2018)

Rob Hart's Ash McKenna series consists of five mystery and thriller novels following a private investigator navigating complex cases across different settings. Published between 2015 and 2018, the complete series includes City of Rose, New Yorked, South Village, The Woman from Prague, and Potter's Field. Read these books in publication order to experience the character's development and interconnected storylines across the entire arc.

Start with City of Rose, the first of 5 books in the Ash McKenna series.

Ash McKenna/Pete Fernandez Crossover Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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Bad Beat(With: Alex Segura)

Assassins Anonymous Series

Ongoing

4 books (2024–2027)

Rob Hart's Assassins Anonymous series is an ongoing mystery thriller spanning three books published from 2024 to 2026. The series consists of Assassins Anonymous, The Medusa Protocol, and Three Hitmen and a Baby, and should be read in publication order to follow the unfolding narrative. This literary thriller series continues to expand with new installments.

Start with Assassins Anonymous and read in order.

Start this series with Assassins Anonymous

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Three Hitmen and a Baby
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Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

Detour Series

Complete

2 books (2026–2027)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2017)

Rob Hart's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises four collections published between 2012 and 2017, presenting a mix of mystery, thriller, and literary fiction. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Safe Place, followed by How to Make the Perfect New York Bagel, Peaked, and the collaborative work Scott Free written with James Patterson. This finished series offers readers a diverse selection of shorter works across the author's range of genres.

Start with The Last Safe Place, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with The Last Safe Place

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How to Make the Perfect New York Bagel
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Scott Free(With: James Patterson)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2019–2024)

Rob Hart has written three standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though readers should begin with The Warehouse and follow publication order for the best experience. The series spans Hart's exploration of genre fiction, with the third installment, Dark Space, co-authored with Alex Segura.

Start with The Warehouse and read in order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rob Hart written?
Rob Hart has written 29 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Rob Hart series?
Here are the first books in Rob Hart's series: Anthologies: Kwik Krimes; Ash McKenna: City of Rose; Assassins Anonymous: Assassins Anonymous; Detour: Detour; Short Stories/Novellas: The Last Safe Place.
What order should I read Rob Hart's books?
We recommend reading Rob Hart's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rob Hart still writing new books?
Yes, Rob Hart has 2 ongoing series: Assassins Anonymous, Standalone Novels.

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