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Akashic Drug Chronicles

by Laura Lippman

5 books Started 2005 Latest 2020
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The Akashic Drug Chronicles is a Crime Fiction / Literary Fiction series by Laura Lippman, made up of 5 books published between 2005 and 2020. It begins with The Cocaine Chronicles (Short Story) ( With: Lee Child, Gary Phillips, Ken Bruen, 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, Gary Phillips, Ken Bruen, 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, Gary Phillips, Ken Bruen, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody) (2005), the first book in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series by Laura Lippman. 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 Laura Lippman, 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, Gary Phillips, Ken Bruen, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody), published in 2005 by Laura Lippman.

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 Laura Lippman.

Laura Lippman is an American crime fiction author known for her Baltimore-based Tess Monaghan series. Born in 1959 in Chevy Chase, Maryland, she developed a passion for writing at a young age. After graduating from Northwestern University, Lippman worked as a reporter for the Baltimore Sun. In 1997, her debut novel, "Baltimore Blues," introduced Tess Monaghan, a reporter-turned-private investigator. The series gained critical acclaim for its complex characters, sharp social commentary, and intricate plots. Lippman has also written several standalone novels, including "The Girl in the Green Glass Mirror" and "Lady Lazarus." Her work has received numerous awards, including four Edgar Awards, an Anthony Award, and a Shamus Award. Lippman has been praised for her ability to blend crime fiction with literary elements, creating both engrossing and thought-provoking stories. Her novels often explore themes of identity, class, and the realities of contemporary life.

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