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Chris Chan

Bestselling Author • 9 Series • 68 Books

9
Series
68
Books
9
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Holding Fire: Short Stories of Self-Destruction (2015)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Books
Start with: Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories - Volume 1 (2022)
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Publication Order of Sherlock's Secretary Books
Start with: Sherlock's Secretary (2021)

About Chris Chan

Chris Chan is a published author and a consulting detective who looks into fictional crimes only! He is employed by Agatha Christie Ltd. as a researcher, a writer, and an International Goodwill Ambassador and as part of his job reaches out to fans of Christie all over the world. Whenever journalists, screenwriters, scholars, fans, or other people have a question about Agatha Christie or the work that she has done, he is the person to ask and he then does the research to give people the answers to the questions that they have. Chris has also worked on various crime fiction investigations for theater companies, publications, scholars, authors, and fans. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Chris Chan has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Chris Chan

Publication Order of Funderburke and Kaiming Mystery Books
3 books 2023–2025
1

Ghosting My Friend

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Funderburke and Kaiming Mystery Books with Ghosting My Friend, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2023
2

She Ruined Our Lives

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Funderburke and Kaiming Mystery Books with She Ruined Our Lives, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2024
3

Well-Behaved Children Selxom Make History

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Funderburke and Kaiming Mystery Books with Well-Behaved Children Selxom Make History, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2025
Publication Order of Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Books
2 books 2022–2022
1

Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories - Volume 1

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Books with Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories - Volume 1, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2022
2

Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories - Volume 2

Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories - Volume 2 continues the Publication Order of Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
Publication Order of Sherlock's Secretary Books
2 books 2021–2023
1

Sherlock's Secretary

Sherlock's Secretary is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sherlock's Secretary Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2021
2

Nessie's Nemesis

Nessie's Nemesis is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sherlock's Secretary Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books 2020–2020
1

Sherlock & Irene

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Sherlock & Irene, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2020
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
2 books 2021–2024
1

Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder Most Grotesque: The Comedic Crime Fiction of Joyce Porter as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Chris Chan's mastery of suspense.

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2021
2

Some of My Best Friends are Murderers

A gripping mystery unfolds in Some of My Best Friends are Murderers as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Chris Chan's mastery of suspense.

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2024
Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books
8 books 2019–2024
1

Part XVII: Whatever Remains . . . Must Be the Truth

Part XVII: Whatever Remains . . . Must Be the Truth continues the Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
2

Part XIX: 2020 Annual

Part XIX: 2020 Annual is an essential installment in the Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2020
3

Some More Untold Cases Part XXII: 1877-1887

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books with Some More Untold Cases Part XXII: 1877-1887, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2020
4

Part XXV: 2021 Annual 1881-1888

Part XXV: 2021 Annual 1881-1888 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2021
5

Part XXX: More Christmas Adventures 1897-1928

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books with Part XXX: More Christmas Adventures 1897-1928, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2021
6

Part XXXIV: However Improbable

Part XXXIV: However Improbable continues the Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
7

Part XXXIX: 2023 Annual

Part XXXIX: 2023 Annual is an essential installment in the Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2023
8

Part XLVII: Occupants of the Canonical Realm 1890-1898

Part XLVII: Occupants of the Canonical Realm 1890-1898 continues the Publication Order of MX New Sherlock Holmes Stories Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books
26 books 2020–2026
1

Private Eyes

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books with Private Eyes, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2020
2

Thieves

Thieves continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
3

The Chase Begins

The Chase Begins continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
4

Sins Of The Father

Sins Of The Father is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2020
5

Crimes in the Countryside

The investigation intensifies in Crimes in the Countryside, as this installment of the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Chris Chan's creation.

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2021
6

Passionate Crimes

The investigation intensifies in Passionate Crimes, as this installment of the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Chris Chan's creation.

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2021
7

Long Ago

Long Ago continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
8

The Contract

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books with The Contract, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2021
9

Always with Us

Always with Us continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
10

Black Widows

Black Widows is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2022
11

Cozy Sidekicks

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books with Cozy Sidekicks, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2022
12

Cold Cases

Cold Cases continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
13

The Hunt

The Hunt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2023
14

Blood on the Tracks

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood on the Tracks as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series showcases Chris Chan's mastery of suspense.

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2023
15

Library Cases

Library Cases continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
16

Winter Mysteries

Winter Mysteries is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2023
17

Troubled Water

Troubled Water is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2024
18

Betrayal

Betrayal continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
19

Stolen Cars

Stolen Cars continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
20

Cooking Up Crime

The investigation intensifies in Cooking Up Crime, as this installment of the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Chris Chan's creation.

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2024
21

Extreme Weather

Extreme Weather continues the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
22

Innocent Bystanders

Innocent Bystanders is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2025
23

White Collar Crime

The investigation intensifies in White Collar Crime, as this installment of the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Chris Chan's creation.

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2025
24

Coffee House Capers

Coffee House Capers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2025
25

Spies

Spies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2025
26

City of Angels

City of Angels is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2026
Publication Order of The Discoveries Of Sherlock Holmes Books
1 books 2025–2025
1

The Adventure of 'Lucky' Holmes

The Adventure of 'Lucky' Holmes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Discoveries Of Sherlock Holmes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
23 books 2015–2025
1

Holding Fire: Short Stories of Self-Destruction

Holding Fire: Short Stories of Self-Destruction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
2

BOULD* Awards 2018 Short Story Anthology

Conflict and courage define BOULD* Awards 2018 Short Story Anthology, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Chris Chan that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2019
3

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #27

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #27 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2019
4

The Pontine Dossier Millennium Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Pontine Dossier Millennium Edition, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2019
5

BOULD* Awards 2020 Short Story Anthology

Conflict and courage define BOULD* Awards 2020 Short Story Anthology, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Chris Chan that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2020
6

Beyond the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volume Three

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Beyond the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volume Three, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2020
7

The Trench Coat Chronicles

The Trench Coat Chronicles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2020
8

In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2020
9

Masthead

Masthead continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
10

Sherlock Holmes: Adventures Through the Multiverse Volume Two

Sherlock Holmes: Adventures Through the Multiverse Volume Two is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2022
11

Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson: Medical Mysteries: Volume 2

Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson: Medical Mysteries: Volume 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2022
12

The Pontine Dossier Millennium Edition Volume One Issue Three

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Pontine Dossier Millennium Edition Volume One Issue Three, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.

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2022
13

The Detective and the Clergyman

The investigation intensifies in The Detective and the Clergyman, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Chris Chan's creation.

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2023
14

Library Cases

Library Cases continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
15

Reading Holmes!

Reading Holmes! continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
16

The Pontine Dossier Millennium Edition Volume One Issue Four

The Pontine Dossier Millennium Edition Volume One Issue Four is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2023
17

Sherlock Holmes: A Year of Mystery 1886

Sherlock Holmes: A Year of Mystery 1886 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2023
18

The American Adventures of Solar Pons

The American Adventures of Solar Pons is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2024
19

Sherlock Holmes Takes the Stage Volume One

Sherlock Holmes Takes the Stage Volume One is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2024
20

Extreme Weather

Extreme Weather continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
21

The Pontine Dossier Millennium Edition Volume One Issue Five

The Pontine Dossier Millennium Edition Volume One Issue Five is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2024
22

The Denarian Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volume One

The Denarian Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volume One is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2025
23

Innocent Bystanders

Innocent Bystanders is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Chan have come to expect.

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2025

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chris Chan?

Chris Chan is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 68 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Funderburke and Kaiming Mystery Books, Publication Order of Of Course He Pushed Him and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories Books, Publication Order of Sherlock's Secretary Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Chris Chan series to start with?

For readers new to Chris Chan's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 23 books. Begin with Holding Fire: Short Stories of Self-Destruction to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Chris Chan written?

Chris Chan has written over 68 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Chris Chan books in order?

Yes, reading Chris Chan's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Chris Chan write in?

Chris Chan writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 68 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Chris Chan's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Chris Chan's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Chris Chan's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Chris Chan's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Holding Fire: Short Stories of Self-Destruction, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.