Tim Dorsey Reading Order
3 series · 149 books
Tim Dorsey is an American novelist best known for his darkly comedic crime series featuring Serge A. Storms, an unhinged Florida vigilante who dispenses violent justice against small-time crooks while delivering eccentric historical commentary. His work blends mystery and thriller elements with sharp satire, creating protagonists who are simultaneously ruthless and oddly compelling. Across multiple series published since 1999, Dorsey has established himself as a distinctive voice in crime fiction, combining action-packed narratives with offbeat humor and keen observations about American culture.
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Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
The Akashic Noir series is an extensive collection of noir-themed mystery anthologies spanning 121 books published from 2002 to 2025. Each installment focuses on a different city or region, featuring original short stories from various authors exploring the darker, grittier side of that location. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with San Francisco Noir and continuing through the most recent releases. With over a century of entries, readers can dive into any city's noir stories or follow the complete chronological progression of the series.
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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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
SergeA. Storms Series
Likely Complete27 books (1999–2023)
Tim Dorsey's SergeA. Storms series comprises 27 mystery and thriller novels published between 1999 and 2023, following publication order from the debut Florida Roadkill through the final installment. The series appears to be complete as of 2023. These standalone-adjacent mysteries are best read in order of publication to appreciate character development and recurring elements throughout Dorsey's expansive crime fiction saga set primarily in Florida.
Start with Florida Roadkill, the first of 27 books in the SergeA. Storms series.
Start this series with Florida Roadkill
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tim Dorsey written?
- Tim Dorsey has written 149 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Tim Dorsey series?
- Here are the first books in Tim Dorsey's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; SergeA. Storms: Florida Roadkill.
- What order should I read Tim Dorsey's books?
- We recommend reading Tim Dorsey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Tim Dorsey still writing new books?
- Yes, Tim Dorsey has 1 ongoing series: Akashic Noir.

