Gordon McAlpine

3 Book Series
131 Total Books

📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books Best for beginners - Start with "San Francisco Noir" (2002)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Joy in Mudville" (1989)

About the Author

Gordon McAlpine is an American author of fiction. He was born and raised in California. He is a published writer and attended school for creative writing, going to the University at California in Irvine and graduated with his Master’s degree. He belongs to PEN as well as the Author’s Guild. He resides in southern California along with his wife Julie. He has written both novels as well as short stories. In addition to being a published and active author, he has also chaired and taught creative writing at Chapman University as part of their M.F.A. program in California. He has also taught students of writing how to write fiction when he headed classes at U.C. Irvine and UCLA. Gordon developed video games in his twenties and also wrote a few television and movie scripts. His first. Gordon McAlpine is the author of over 131 books across 3 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, Gordon McAlpine has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of The Misadventures of Edgar and Allan Poe Books

3 books
  • The Tell-Tale Start In 'The Tell-Tale Start', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Misadventures of Edgar and Allan Poe Books saga.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Once Upon a Midnight Eerie Join the adventure in 'Once Upon a Midnight Eerie' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Misadventures of Edgar and Allan Poe Books series by Gordon McAlpine.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • The Pet and the Pendulum 'The Pet and the Pendulum' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Misadventures of Edgar and Allan Poe Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine has created.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

7 books
  • Joy in Mudville Experience the magic of 'Joy in Mudville' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1989)
  • The Persistence of Memory The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Persistence of Memory', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (1997)
  • Mystery Box Experience the magic of 'Mystery Box' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2003)
  • Woman with a Blue Pencil Join the adventure in 'Woman with a Blue Pencil' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gordon McAlpine.
    (2015)
  • Holmes Entangled In 'Holmes Entangled', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2018)
  • Dorothy G., Kansas 'Dorothy G., Kansas' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine has created.
    (2021)
  • After Oz In 'After Oz', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2024)

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 Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2003)
  • Brooklyn Noir Join the adventure in 'Brooklyn Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2005)
  • Chicago Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Chicago Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2006)
  • Twin Cities Noir 'Twin Cities Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2006)
  • New Orleans Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'New Orleans Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (2007)
  • Los Angeles Noir 'Los Angeles Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2007)
  • Detroit Noir Join the adventure in 'Detroit Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Gordon McAlpine.
    (2007)
  • Queens Noir 'Queens Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2009)
  • Portland Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Portland Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2011)
  • Barcelona Noir 'Barcelona Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine has created.
    (2011)
  • New Jersey Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'New Jersey Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2012)
  • Long Island Noir 'Long Island Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2012)
  • Kansas City Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Kansas City Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2012)
  • USA Noir 'USA Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine has created.
    (2013)
  • Manila Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Manila Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (2013)
  • Buffalo Noir 'Buffalo Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine has created.
    (2013)
  • Dallas Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Dallas Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2014)
  • Prison Noir 'Prison Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine has created.
    (2014)
  • Tel Aviv Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Tel Aviv Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (2014)
  • Tehran Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Tehran Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2014)
  • Rio Noir 'Rio Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2016)
  • Mississippi Noir Join the adventure in 'Mississippi Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2016)
  • Prague Noir Join the adventure in 'Prague Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2017)
  • Atlanta Noir 'Atlanta Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2017)
  • Montreal Noir 'Montreal Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2018)
  • Santa Cruz Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Santa Cruz Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (2018)
  • Lagos Noir The Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series continues with 'Lagos Noir', another thrilling entry from Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2018)
  • Amsterdam Noir Join the adventure in 'Amsterdam Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2019)
  • Nairobi Noir 'Nairobi Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2022)
  • Denver Noir Join the adventure in 'Denver Noir' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series by Gordon McAlpine.
    (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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2023)
  • West Jerusalem Noir 'West Jerusalem Noir' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, set in the world Gordon McAlpine 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 Gordon McAlpine.
    (2025)
  • Hamburg Noir In 'Hamburg Noir', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books saga.
    (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Gordon McAlpine?

Gordon McAlpine is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 131 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Misadventures of Edgar and Allan Poe Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Gordon McAlpine book series to start with?

For readers new to Gordon McAlpine'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 Gordon McAlpine's writing.

Q: How many books has Gordon McAlpine written?

Gordon McAlpine has written over 131 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.

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