Tom Corcoran Reading Order
6 series · 146 books
Tom Corcoran is a prolific American author known for his captivating mystery novels, with a remarkable body of work that spans 146 books across six series, including the Alex Rutledge Mystery series. He has also produced standalone novels, short story collections, and insightful non-fiction, as well as contributions to the Akashic Noir series. Active from 1992 to 2025, Corcoran has garnered attention for his unique storytelling and rich narratives.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
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| 1 | San Francisco Noir 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bronx Noir 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Seattle Noir 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Brooklyn Noir 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Hasidic Noir 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 19 | Wall Street Noir 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | D.C. Noir 2 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 71 | Chicago Noir: The Classics 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 99 | Amsterdam Noir 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
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Alex Rutledge Mystery Series
Likely Complete10 books (1998–2022)
Start with The Mango Opera, the first of 10 books in the Alex Rutledge Mystery series.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2002–2010)
Start with Stories from the Blue Moon Café and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete10 books (1992–2007)
Start with Mustang '64 1/2-'70 Restoration Guide, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.
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| 1 |  Mustang '64 1/2-'70 Restoration Guide 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Shelby Mustang 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Hoofbeats: The Pulse of the Mustang World 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Mustang 1964 1/2-1968 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Key West Collection 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Mustang 1964 1/2-'73 Restoration Guide 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Muscle Car Legends 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Ultimate Muscle: GTO Shelby Mustang Hemi 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Jimmy Buffett: The Key West Years 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Key West in Black and White 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
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| 1 | Triple in Paradise 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
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| 1 |  Crime Almost Pays 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tom Corcoran written?
- Tom Corcoran has written 146 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Tom Corcoran series?
- Here are the first books in Tom Corcoran's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Alex Rutledge Mystery: The Mango Opera; Anthologies: Stories from the Blue Moon Café; Non-Fiction: Mustang '64 1/2-'70 Restoration Guide.
- What order should I read Tom Corcoran's books?
- We recommend reading Tom Corcoran's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Tom Corcoran still writing new books?
- Yes, Tom Corcoran has 1 ongoing series: Akashic Noir.