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Mac McKenzie

by David Housewright

21 books Started 2004 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Mac McKenzie is a Mystery series by David Housewright, made up of 21 books published between 2004 and 2024. It begins with A Hard Ticket Home (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Man in the Water (2024), spanning 20 years of storytelling.

21books
20years active
3decades
~1yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 A Hard Ticket Home 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Tin City 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Pretty Girl Gone 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Dead Boyfriends 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Madman on a Drum 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Jelly's Gold 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
7 The Taking of Libbie, SD 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Highway 61 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Curse of the Jade Lily 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Last Kind Word 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Devil May Care 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Unidentified Woman # 15 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Stealing the Countess 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 What the Dead Leave Behind 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Like to Die 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Dead Man's Mistress 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
17 From the Grave 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 What Doesn't Kill Us 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Something Wicked 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 In a Hard Wind 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Man in the WaterLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Mac McKenzie series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Mac McKenzie series?

Start with A Hard Ticket Home (2004), the first book in the Mac McKenzie series by David Housewright. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Mac McKenzie series?

There are 21 books in the Mac McKenzie series by David Housewright, published between 2004 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Mac McKenzie series?

The first book in the Mac McKenzie series is A Hard Ticket Home, published in 2004 by David Housewright.

What is the latest book in the Mac McKenzie series?

The most recent book in the Mac McKenzie series is Man in the Water (2024) by David Housewright.

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About David Housewright

David Housewright (born 1947) is an American mystery writer renowned for his atmospheric and suspenseful novels. A native of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, he holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Iowa. Throughout his prolific career, Housewright has published numerous acclaimed novels, including "Penance," "The Devil of Downtown," "Last Train to Paris," and the award-winning "Swan Island." His works are known for their intricate plotting, vivid settings, and complex characters. Housewright's novel "Penance" won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 1988, solidifying his reputation as a master of the mystery genre. He has also received the Anthony Award, the Macavity Award, and the Shamus Award for his exceptional writing. Housewright's works have garnered critical acclaim for their suspenseful and thought-provoking narratives. His writing is praised for its authenticity, strong sense of place, and ability to explore the darker aspects of human nature.

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