Steve Hamilton Reading Order
5 series ยท 29 books ยท Born 1961
Steve Hamilton is a prolific American author specializing in mystery and crime fiction. With a captivating style, he has penned 29 novels across five series, including the renowned Alex McKnight and Nick Mason series, as well as standalone works and collaborative anthologies. Active from 1998 to 2024, Hamilton is particularly celebrated for his Edgar Award-winning novel, The Lock Artist.
Alex McKnight Series
Complete13 books (1998โ2020)
Start with A Cold Day in Paradise, the first of 13 books in the Alex McKnight series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Cold Day in Paradise 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Winter of the Wolf Moon 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Hunting Wind 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | North of Nowhere 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Blood is the Sky 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Ice Run 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | A Stolen Season 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Beneath the Book Tower 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Misery Bay 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Die a Stranger 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Let it Burn 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Dead Man Running 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Riddle Island 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2021โ2021)
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| 1 | When a Stranger Comes to Town 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Kate O'Hare & Nicolas Fox Series
Likely Complete10 books (2013โ2021)
Start with Pros and Cons(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg), the first of 10 books in the Kate O'Hare & Nicolas Fox series.
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| 1 | Pros and Cons(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg) 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Caper(By: Janet Evanovich) 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Heist(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg) 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Chase(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg) 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Job(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg) 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Shell Game(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg) 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Scam(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg) 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Pursuit(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg) 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Big Kahuna(By: Janet Evanovich,Peter Evanovich) 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | The Bounty(With: Janet Evanovich) 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Nick Mason Series
Ongoing3 books (2016โ2024)
Start with The Second Life of Nick Mason and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Second Life of Nick Mason 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Exit Strategy 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | An Honorable Assassin 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2007โ2009)
Start with Night Work and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Night Work 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Lock Artist 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Steve Hamilton written?
- Steve Hamilton has written 29 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Steve Hamilton series?
- Here are the first books in Steve Hamilton's series: Alex McKnight: A Cold Day in Paradise; Kate O'Hare & Nicolas Fox: Pros and Cons(By: Janet Evanovich,Lee Goldberg); Nick Mason: The Second Life of Nick Mason.
- What order should I read Steve Hamilton's books?
- We recommend reading Steve Hamilton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Steve Hamilton still writing new books?
- Yes, Steve Hamilton has 1 ongoing series: Nick Mason.

