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ⓘ 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sherlock & Irene
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Sherlock & Irene, another outstanding contribution from Chris Chan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Masthead
Masthead continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Library Cases
Library Cases continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Reading Holmes!
Reading Holmes! continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Extreme Weather
Extreme Weather continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Chan's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
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.
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.
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.
? 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.