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Steve Brewer Reading Order

7 series Β· 39 books

Steve Brewer is an American author specializing in crime and detective fiction across multiple interconnected series set primarily in the Southwest. His novels have earned recognition beyond print, with Lonely Street adapted into a feature film starring Robert Patrick and Joe Mantegna. Over nearly three decades, Brewer developed a substantial body of work including the Bubba Mabry, Drew Gavin, and Jackie Nolan series, alongside nonfiction titles and anthology contributions that showcase his range across the mystery and thriller genres.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2017)

Steve Brewer's three-book anthology series spans from 2004 to 2017 and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Noel. The complete series includes Crimes by Moonlight and It's A Weird Winter Wonderland, offering a collection of mystery and thriller stories from this accomplished author.

Start with The Last Noel and read in order.

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It's A Weird Winter Wonderland

Bubba Mabry Series

Likely Complete

10 books (1994–2021)

Steve Brewer's Bubba Mabry series spans ten mysteries published between 1994 and 2021, following the exploits of its central character across tales of crime and intrigue. The series is best read in publication order, beginning with Lonely Street and concluding with Trouble Town. Though no new installments have appeared since 2021, suggesting the series may be complete, these standalone-style mysteries can technically be enjoyed independently while gaining deeper appreciation when read sequentially.

Start with Lonely Street, the first of 10 books in the Bubba Mabry series.

Drew Gavin Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2002)

The Drew Gavin series is a complete mystery and thriller duology by Steve Brewer, consisting of two books published between 2000 and 2002. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with End Run followed by Cheap Shot, to experience the story as intended.

Start with End Run and read in order.

Jackie Nolan Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2017)

The Jackie Nolan series by Steve Brewer consists of three complete mystery and thriller novels published between 2013 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Shotgun Boogie, followed by Homesick Blues, and concluding with Side Eye. This closed trilogy offers readers a definitive narrative arc across its three installments.

Start with Shotgun Boogie and read in order.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2020)

Steve Brewer's three-book non-fiction series spans from 2003 to 2020 and should be read in publication order beginning with Trophy Husband. The complete series combines mystery and thriller elements with non-fiction storytelling across its three entries. All books are now available, making this a finished series for readers seeking the full narrative arc.

Start with Trophy Husband and read in order.

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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2013)

Steve Brewer's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises five complete books published between 2012 and 2013, blending mystery and thriller elements across multiple narrative pieces. The collection includes Found Money, Payoff, Showdown, Yvonne's Gone, and Cemetery Plot, which should be read in publication order. This series showcases Brewer's versatility within the mystery and thriller genre through compact narrative formats.

Start with Found Money, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

13 books (2003–2020)

Steve Brewer's mystery and thriller novels span from 2003 to 2020, comprising thirteen complete standalone entries that can be read in any order but are best approached in publication sequence beginning with Bullets. Each novel stands alone as an independent story, allowing readers to jump in at any point, though following the publication order from Bullets through Upshot provides the intended reading experience across two decades of the author's work.

Start with Bullets, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Steve Brewer written?
Steve Brewer has written 39 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Steve Brewer series?
Here are the first books in Steve Brewer's series: Anthologies: The Last Noel; Bubba Mabry: Lonely Street; Drew Gavin: End Run; Jackie Nolan: Shotgun Boogie; Non-Fiction: Trophy Husband.
What order should I read Steve Brewer's books?
We recommend reading Steve Brewer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Steve Brewer's series complete?
Steve Brewer has 6 completed series.

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