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Akashic Drug Chronicles

by Ken Bruen

5 books Started 2005 Latest 2020
Publication Reading Order

The Akashic Drug Chronicles is a Crime Fiction series by Ken Bruen, made up of 5 books published between 2005 and 2020. It begins with The Cocaine Chronicles (Short Story) ( With: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Gary Phillips, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody) (2005), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Nicotine Chronicles ( By: Lee Child, Joyce Carol Oates, Hannah Tinti, Christopher Sorrentino, Cara Black, Lauren Sanders, Bernice L. McFadden, Jonathan Ames) (2020), spanning 15 years of storytelling.

5books
15years active
3decades
~3.8yrs between books
2020latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Cocaine Chronicles (Short Story) ( With: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Gary Phillips, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
2 The Speed Chronicles ( By: Megan Abbott, Scott Phillips, Sherman Alexie, James Franco, William T. Vollmann, Jess Walter, Beth Lisick, Tao Lin, James Greer, Jerry Stahl, Natalie Díaz, Joseph Mattson, Kenji Jasper, Rose Bunch) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Heroin Chronicles ( By: Jervey Tervalon, Lydia Lunch, Erin Moon, Nathan Larson, Antonia Crane, Jerry Stahl, Eric Bogosian, Ava Stander, John Albert, Michael Albo, Sophia Langdon, Tony O'Neill, L.Z. Hansen) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Marijuana Chronicles ( By: Jonathan Santlofer) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
5 The Nicotine Chronicles ( By: Lee Child, Joyce Carol Oates, Hannah Tinti, Christopher Sorrentino, Cara Black, Lauren Sanders, Bernice L. McFadden, Jonathan Ames)Latest 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Akashic Drug Chronicles series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Akashic Drug Chronicles series?

Start with The Cocaine Chronicles (Short Story) ( With: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Gary Phillips, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody) (2005), the first book in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series by Ken Bruen. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series?

There are 5 books in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series by Ken Bruen, published between 2005 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series?

The first book in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series is The Cocaine Chronicles (Short Story) ( With: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Gary Phillips, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody), published in 2005 by Ken Bruen.

What is the latest book in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series?

The most recent book in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series is The Nicotine Chronicles ( By: Lee Child, Joyce Carol Oates, Hannah Tinti, Christopher Sorrentino, Cara Black, Lauren Sanders, Bernice L. McFadden, Jonathan Ames) (2020) by Ken Bruen.

Ken Bruen (born 1951) is an Irish crime novelist and poet. Born in Galway, he has lived in London, Amsterdam, New York, and Los Angeles before settling in Kinsale, Ireland. Bruen is best known for his Jack Taylor series, featuring a former Garda (Irish police officer) who has become a private detective in Galway. The series has been praised for its dark humor, strong characters, and gritty portrayal of life in Ireland. Other notable works by Bruen include: * "The Guards" (2001) * "Priest" (2001) * "Blitz" (2005) * "The Magdalen Martyrs" (2007) Bruen has received numerous awards for his work, including the Shamus Award for Best Novel in 2003 for "The Guards" and in 2005 for "Priest." He has also been nominated for the Edgar Award and the Anthony Award. Bruen's writing is characterized by its realism, dark humor, and exploration of social issues. He has been praised for his ability to create complex and flawed characters, and for his unflinching portrayal of the criminal underworld.

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