Ben Fountain

5 Book Series
127 Total Books

📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books Best for beginners - Start with "San Francisco Noir" (2002)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections Popular choice - Start with "Brief Encounters with Che Guevara" (2006)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "Beautiful Country Burn Again" (2018)

About the Author

Ben Fountain is a renowned and bestselling American Fiction writer. Born in 1958 in Chapel Hill North Carolina, he now resides in Dallas, Texas. He spent his childhood years in Elizabeth City and later moved to Cary located near Raleigh when he was 13. In 1980, he graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Art in English from the University of North Carolina and in 1983 with a law degree from Duke University School of Law. He practiced shortly practiced real estate law Akin Gump in Dallas but later quit his career and became a full-time fiction writer. In 1985 Ben Fountain married the love of his life Sharon Monahan whom they had met when undertaking his law studies. They are blessed with two children. Fountain has won many awards, for instance in 2007 he won PEN/Hemingway Award for his book B. Ben Fountain is the author of over 127 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Ben Fountain has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

2 books
  • Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk Experience the magic of 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • Devil Makes Three The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Devil Makes Three', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

1 books
  • Brief Encounters with Che Guevara In 'Brief Encounters with Che Guevara', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2006)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Beautiful Country Burn Again In 'Beautiful Country Burn Again', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books

121 books
  • San Francisco Noir 'San Francisco Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2002)
  • Seattle Noir Experience the magic of 'Seattle Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2003)
  • Bronx Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Bronx Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2003)
  • Brooklyn Noir Join the adventure in 'Brooklyn Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2004)
  • Hasidic Noir In 'Hasidic Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2004)
  • Brooklyn Noir 2 The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Brooklyn Noir 2', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2005)
  • Chicago Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Chicago Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2005)
  • Dublin Noir Experience the magic of 'Dublin Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2005)
  • Manhattan Noir Experience the magic of 'Manhattan Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2006)
  • Miami Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Miami Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2006)
  • D.C. Noir In 'D.C. Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2006)
  • Baltimore Noir Join the adventure in 'Baltimore Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2006)
  • Twin Cities Noir 'Twin Cities Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2006)
  • London Noir Join the adventure in 'London Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2006)
  • New Orleans Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'New Orleans Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2007)
  • Los Angeles Noir 'Los Angeles Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2007)
  • Wall Street Noir 'Wall Street Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2007)
  • Havana Noir Join the adventure in 'Havana Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2007)
  • Detroit Noir Join the adventure in 'Detroit Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2007)
  • Queens Noir 'Queens Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2008)
  • Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth In 'Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2008)
  • Toronto Noir 'Toronto Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2008)
  • Las Vegas Noir In 'Las Vegas Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2008)
  • Trinidad Noir 'Trinidad Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2008)
  • D.C. Noir 2 Join the adventure in 'D.C. Noir 2' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2008)
  • Manhattan Noir 2 In 'Manhattan Noir 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2008)
  • Paris Noir 'Paris Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2008)
  • Istanbul Noir In 'Istanbul Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2008)
  • Boston Noir Experience the magic of 'Boston Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2009)
  • Rome Noir 'Rome Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2009)
  • San Francisco Noir 2 The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'San Francisco Noir 2', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2009)
  • Portland Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Portland Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2009)
  • Delhi Noir In 'Delhi Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2009)
  • Phoenix Noir In 'Phoenix Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2009)
  • Los Angeles Noir 2 The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Los Angeles Noir 2', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2010)
  • Mexico City Noir Experience the magic of 'Mexico City Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2010)
  • Richmond Noir Join the adventure in 'Richmond Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2010)
  • Orange County Noir Join the adventure in 'Orange County Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2010)
  • Indian Country Noir In 'Indian Country Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2010)
  • Moscow Noir In 'Moscow Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2010)
  • Lone Star Noir Experience the magic of 'Lone Star Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2010)
  • Philadelphia Noir In 'Philadelphia Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2010)
  • Haiti Noir In 'Haiti Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2010)
  • Copenhagen Noir Join the adventure in 'Copenhagen Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2010)
  • Pittsburgh Noir In 'Pittsburgh Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2011)
  • San Diego Noir Join the adventure in 'San Diego Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2011)
  • Barcelona Noir 'Barcelona Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2011)
  • Cape Cod Noir 'Cape Cod Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2011)
  • New Jersey Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'New Jersey Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2011)
  • Staten Island Noir Experience the magic of 'Staten Island Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2012)
  • Mumbai Noir Join the adventure in 'Mumbai Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2012)
  • Long Island Noir 'Long Island Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2012)
  • Venice Noir Join the adventure in 'Venice Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2012)
  • Kingston Noir Experience the magic of 'Kingston Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2012)
  • St. Petersburg Noir Join the adventure in 'St. Petersburg Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2012)
  • Kansas City Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Kansas City Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2012)
  • Boston Noir 2 Join the adventure in 'Boston Noir 2' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2012)
  • USA Noir 'USA Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2013)
  • Manila Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Manila Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2013)
  • Buffalo Noir 'Buffalo Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2013)
  • Dallas Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Dallas Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2013)
  • Haiti Noir 2 In 'Haiti Noir 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2013)
  • Singapore Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Singapore Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2014)
  • Prison Noir 'Prison Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2014)
  • Tel Aviv Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Tel Aviv Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2014)
  • Tehran Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Tehran Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2014)
  • Belfast Noir Experience the magic of 'Belfast Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2014)
  • Helsinki Noir Join the adventure in 'Helsinki Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2014)
  • Rio Noir 'Rio Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2014)
  • Providence Noir In 'Providence Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2015)
  • Chicago Noir: The Classics Join the adventure in 'Chicago Noir: The Classics' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2015)
  • Memphis Noir Experience the magic of 'Memphis Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2015)
  • Zagreb Noir Join the adventure in 'Zagreb Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2015)
  • Marseille Noir Experience the magic of 'Marseille Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2015)
  • Beirut Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Beirut Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2015)
  • New Orleans Noir: The Classics 'New Orleans Noir: The Classics' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2016)
  • Stockholm Noir Experience the magic of 'Stockholm Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2016)
  • Brussels Noir Join the adventure in 'Brussels Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2016)
  • Mississippi Noir Join the adventure in 'Mississippi Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2016)
  • St. Louis Noir Join the adventure in 'St. Louis Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2016)
  • Prague Noir Join the adventure in 'Prague Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2016)
  • San Juan Noir Experience the magic of 'San Juan Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2016)
  • Oakland Noir 'Oakland Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2017)
  • Trinidad Noir: The Classics The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Trinidad Noir: The Classics', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2017)
  • Atlanta Noir 'Atlanta Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2017)
  • New Haven Noir Join the adventure in 'New Haven Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2017)
  • Montana Noir In 'Montana Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2017)
  • Buenos Aires Noir Join the adventure in 'Buenos Aires Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2017)
  • Montreal Noir 'Montreal Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2017)
  • Berlin Noir Experience the magic of 'Berlin Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2018)
  • São Paulo Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'São Paulo Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2018)
  • Santa Cruz Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Santa Cruz Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2018)
  • Lagos Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Lagos Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2018)
  • Marrakech Noir In 'Marrakech Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2018)
  • Baghdad Noir In 'Baghdad Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2018)
  • Vancouver Noir Experience the magic of 'Vancouver Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2018)
  • Sydney Noir In 'Sydney Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2018)
  • Hong Kong Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Hong Kong Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2018)
  • Amsterdam Noir Join the adventure in 'Amsterdam Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2019)
  • Milwaukee Noir Experience the magic of 'Milwaukee Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2019)
  • Houston Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Houston Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2019)
  • Nairobi Noir 'Nairobi Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2020)
  • Columbus Noir Experience the magic of 'Columbus Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2020)
  • Santa Fe Noir In 'Santa Fe Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2020)
  • Alabama Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Alabama Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2020)
  • Berkeley Noir In 'Berkeley Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2020)
  • Addis Ababa Noir Join the adventure in 'Addis Ababa Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2020)
  • Tampa Bay Noir Join the adventure in 'Tampa Bay Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2020)
  • Miami Noir: The Classics In 'Miami Noir: The Classics', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2020)
  • Accra Noir In 'Accra Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2020)
  • Belgrade Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Belgrade Noir', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2020)
  • Palm Springs Noir In 'Palm Springs Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2021)
  • Paris Noir: The Suburbs Join the adventure in 'Paris Noir: The Suburbs' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2022)
  • Denver Noir Join the adventure in 'Denver Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2022)
  • South Central Noir In 'South Central Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2022)
  • Cleveland Noir In 'Cleveland Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2023)
  • East Jerusalem Noir Join the adventure in 'East Jerusalem Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2023)
  • West Jerusalem Noir 'West Jerusalem Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Ben Fountain has created.
    (2023)
  • Honolulu Noir Experience the magic of 'Honolulu Noir' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books universe.
    (2024)
  • Sacramento Noir Join the adventure in 'Sacramento Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Ben Fountain.
    (2025)
  • Hamburg Noir In 'Hamburg Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Anthologies

2 books
  • TwentiethAnnual Collection In 'TwentiethAnnual Collection', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2007)
  • Astoria to Zion The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Astoria to Zion', another thrilling entry from Ben Fountain.
    (2013)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Ben Fountain?

Ben Fountain is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 127 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Ben Fountain book series to start with?

For readers new to Ben Fountain's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 121 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Ben Fountain's writing.

Q: How many books has Ben Fountain written?

Ben Fountain has written over 127 books across 5 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.

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Publication Order of Standalone Novels

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Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books

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