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Akashic Drug Chronicles

by Megan Abbott

5 books Started 2005 Latest 2020
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The Akashic Drug Chronicles is a Crime Fiction / Literary Fiction series by Megan Abbott, made up of 5 books published between 2005 and 2020. It begins with The Cocaine Chronicles (Short Story) ( By: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, 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) ( By: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Gary Phillips, Ken Bruen, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
2 The Speed Chronicles ( With: 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) ( By: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Gary Phillips, Ken Bruen, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody) (2005), the first book in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series by Megan Abbott. 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 Megan Abbott, 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) ( By: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Gary Phillips, Ken Bruen, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody), published in 2005 by Megan Abbott.

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 Megan Abbott.

Megan Abbott is an American author known for her psychological thrillers, often set against a backdrop of female adolescence and desire. Born in Dearborn, Michigan in 1973, Abbott earned an M.F.A. from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Her debut novel, "Die a Little," was published in 2005 and established her as a rising star in the crime fiction genre. Abbott's subsequent novels, including "Queenpin" (2010), "Dare Me" (2012), and "The Fever" (2014), have garnered critical acclaim for their nuanced exploration of female relationships, sexuality, and the dangers lurking within everyday life. Abbott has received numerous awards for her work, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2015 for "The Fever." Her novels have also been adapted for television, with "Dare Me" recently being produced as a series on USA Network. Abbott's literary success underscores her ability to craft compelling and thought-provoking thrillers that delve into the complexities of the human psyche.

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