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Alex McKnight

by Steve Hamilton

13 books Started 1998 Latest 2020
Publication Reading Order

The Alex McKnight is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Steve Hamilton, made up of 13 books published between 1998 and 2020. It begins with A Cold Day in Paradise (1998), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Riddle Island (Short Story) (2020), spanning 22 years of storytelling.

13books
22years active
4decades
~1.8yrs between books
2020latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 A Cold Day in Paradise 🏆 Shamus Award 1999🏆 Edgar Awards 1999Barry Award 1999Anthony Award 1999Full award history → 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
2 Winter of the Wolf Moon Barry Award 2001Full award history → 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Hunting Wind 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 North of Nowhere 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Blood is the Sky 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Ice Run 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 A Stolen Season 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 Beneath the Book Tower (Short Story) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Misery Bay 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Die a Stranger 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Let it Burn 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Dead Man Running 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
13 Riddle Island (Short Story)Latest 2020 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Alex McKnight series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Alex McKnight series?

Start with A Cold Day in Paradise (1998), the first book in the Alex McKnight series by Steve Hamilton. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Alex McKnight series?

There are 13 books in the Alex McKnight series by Steve Hamilton, published between 1998 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Alex McKnight series?

The first book in the Alex McKnight series is A Cold Day in Paradise, published in 1998 by Steve Hamilton.

What is the latest book in the Alex McKnight series?

The most recent book in the Alex McKnight series is Riddle Island (Short Story) (2020) by Steve Hamilton.

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About Steve Hamilton

Steve Hamilton is an American mystery writer who is known for the series of novels featuring private investigator Alex McKnight.

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