William Kent Krueger Reading Order
8 series · 165 books
William Kent Krueger is an American crime novelist best known for his Cork O'Connor series, a collection of mysteries centered on a former sheriff navigating life in Minnesota's Iron Range. His work spans literary crime fiction and thriller writing, earning critical acclaim including back-to-back Anthony Awards and an Edgar Award for his standalone novel Ordinary Grace. Across numerous series and anthologies, Krueger has built a reputation for character-driven mysteries that blend procedural elements with deeper explorations of morality and human complexity.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
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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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete10 books (2006–2023)
Start with Death Do Us Part, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Death Do Us Part
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Cork O'Connor Series
Ongoing22 books (1998–2026)
Start with Iron Lake, the first of 22 books in the Cork O'Connor series.
Start this series with Iron Lake
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Cork O'Connor Companion Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Music and Murder Mystery Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2025)
Start with Hotel California(By: Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush), the first of 4 books in the Music and Murder Mystery series.
Start this series with Hotel California(By: Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete2 books (2010–2023)
Start with Hixton and read in order.
Start this series with Hixton
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2003–2023)
Start with The Devil's Bed, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Devil's Bed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William Kent Krueger written?
- William Kent Krueger has written 165 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each William Kent Krueger series?
- Here are the first books in William Kent Krueger's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Death Do Us Part; Cork O'Connor: Iron Lake; Music and Murder Mystery: Hotel California(By: Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush); Short Stories/Novellas: Hixton.
- What order should I read William Kent Krueger's books?
- We recommend reading William Kent Krueger's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is William Kent Krueger still writing new books?
- Yes, William Kent Krueger has 3 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Cork O'Connor, Music and Murder Mystery.