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Michael Kurland

Bestselling Author • 12 Series • 61 Books

12
Series
61
Books
12
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Alexander Brass Books
Start with: Too Soon Dead (1997)
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Publication Order of Chronicles of Elsewhen Books
Start with: Perchance (2011)
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Publication Order of Greenwich Village Books
Start with: The Unicorn Girl (2019)

About Michael Kurland

Michael Kurland is an author of more than 30 novels in a variety of genres. His works range from non-fiction topics such as amateur radio, espionage, criminal law, forensic science, history of crime in America. His novels have made the “Writers’ Digest Book Club,” the “Junior Literary Guild,” the“ Readers’ Digest Book Club,” and the “Military Book Club.” He has written a ton of fantasy and science fiction novels the most notable of which are “A Study in Sorcery” set in the Angevin Empire by Randall Garrett, the Hugo nominated “The Unicorn Girl,” and the “Ten little Wizards.” In recent years, he has focused on the writing of mysteries with his main work the Professor Moriarty series. The first of the series “The Infernal Device” was nominated for the American Book Award and an Edgar Award. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Alexander Brass Books series, Michael Kurland 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 Michael Kurland

Publication Order of Alexander Brass Books
2 books 1997–1998
1

Too Soon Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Too Soon Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Alexander Brass Books series showcases Michael Kurland's mastery of suspense.

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1997
2

The Girls in the High-Heeled Shoes

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alexander Brass Books with The Girls in the High-Heeled Shoes, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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1998
Publication Order of Chronicles of Elsewhen Books
1 books 2011–2011
1

Perchance

Perchance is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chronicles of Elsewhen Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2011
Publication Order of Greenwich Village Books
1 books 2019–2019
1

The Unicorn Girl

The Unicorn Girl continues the Publication Order of Greenwich Village Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
Publication Order of Lord Darcy Books
2 books 1988–1989
1

Ten Little Wizards

Magic takes center stage in Ten Little Wizards, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Lord Darcy Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Michael Kurland.

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1988
2

A Study in Sorcery

A Study in Sorcery continues the Publication Order of Lord Darcy Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
Publication Order of Professor Moriarty Books
5 books 1979–2014
1

The Infernal Device

The Infernal Device is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Professor Moriarty Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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1979
2

Death by Gaslight

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death by Gaslight as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Professor Moriarty Books series showcases Michael Kurland's mastery of suspense.

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1982
3

The Great Game

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Professor Moriarty Books with The Great Game, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2001
4

The Empress of India

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Professor Moriarty Books with The Empress of India, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2006
5

Who Thinks Evil

Who Thinks Evil continues the Publication Order of Professor Moriarty Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of War Incorporated Books
3 books 1967–1969
1

Third Force

Third Force continues the Publication Order of War Incorporated Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1967
2

Tank War

Conflict and courage define Tank War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of War Incorporated Books series by Michael Kurland that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1968
3

A Plague of Spies

A Plague of Spies continues the Publication Order of War Incorporated Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1969
Publication Order of Welker & Saboy Books
2 books 2019–2021
1

The Bells of Hell

The Bells of Hell continues the Publication Order of Welker & Saboy Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
2

Whatever the Cost

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Welker & Saboy Books with Whatever the Cost, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2021
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
11 books 1964–1990
1

Ten Years to Doomsday

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Ten Years to Doomsday, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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1964
2

The Secret of Benjamin Square

The Secret of Benjamin Square continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1972
3

Pluribus

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Pluribus, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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1975
4

The Whenabouts of Burr

The Whenabouts of Burr is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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1975
5

Tomorrow Knight

Tomorrow Knight is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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1976
6

The Princes Of Earth

The Princes Of Earth continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1978
7

Transmission Error

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Transmission Error, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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1978
8

The Last President

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Last President, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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1980
9

Psi Hunt

Psi Hunt continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
10

Star Griffin

Star Griffin continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1987
11

Button Bright

Button Bright is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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1990
Publication Order of Collections
4 books 2001–2019
1

The Infernal Device and Others

The Infernal Device and Others continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
2

Victorian Villainy

Victorian Villainy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2011
3

The Trials of Quintilian

The Trials of Quintilian is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2011
4

Small World

Small World continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
12 books 1988–2022
1

The Spymaster's Handbook

The Spymaster's Handbook continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
2

Encyclopedia of Horrifica

Encyclopedia of Horrifica continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
3

A Gallery of Rogues

A Gallery of Rogues is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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1994
4

How to Solve a Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in How to Solve a Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Michael Kurland's mastery of suspense.

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1995
5

How to Try a Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in How to Try a Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Michael Kurland's mastery of suspense.

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1995
6

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Complete Idiot's Guide to Extraterrestrial Intelligence, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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1998
7

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Improving Your Memory

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Complete Idiot's Guide to Improving Your Memory, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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1999
8

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Unsolved Mysteries

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Complete Idiot's Guide to Unsolved Mysteries, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2000
9

Encyclopedia of World Espionage

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Encyclopedia of World Espionage, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2000
10

Irrefutable Evidence

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Irrefutable Evidence, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2009
11

It's a Mystery to Me

It's a Mystery to Me is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2012
12

Broken to Better

Broken to Better continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books
12 books 2012–2022
1

Unidentified Funny Objects

Unidentified Funny Objects continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
2

Unidentified Funny Objects 2

Unidentified Funny Objects 2 continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
3

Unidentified Funny Objects 3

Unidentified Funny Objects 3 continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
4

Funny Science Fiction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books with Funny Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2015
5

Unidentified Funny Objects 4

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books with Unidentified Funny Objects 4, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2015
6

Funny Fantasy

Funny Fantasy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2016
7

Unidentified Funny Objects 5

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books with Unidentified Funny Objects 5, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2016
8

Funny Horror

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books with Funny Horror, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2017
9

Unidentified Funny Objects 6

Unidentified Funny Objects 6 continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
10

Unidentified Funny Objects 7

Unidentified Funny Objects 7 continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
11

Unidentified Funny Objects 8

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books with Unidentified Funny Objects 8, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2020
12

Unidentified Funny Objects 9

Unidentified Funny Objects 9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2022
Publication Order of Anthologies
6 books 1981–2012
1

100 Malicious Little Mysteries

100 Malicious Little Mysteries continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1981
2

My Sherlock Holmes

My Sherlock Holmes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2003
3

Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Years

Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Years is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2004
4

Sherlock Holmes: The American Years

Sherlock Holmes: The American Years is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Kurland have come to expect.

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2010
5

To the Stars - and Beyond

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with To the Stars - and Beyond, another outstanding contribution from Michael Kurland.

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2011
6

Unidentified Funny Objects

Unidentified Funny Objects continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Michael Kurland's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Michael Kurland?

Michael Kurland is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 61 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Alexander Brass Books, Publication Order of Chronicles of Elsewhen Books, Publication Order of Greenwich Village Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Michael Kurland series to start with?

For readers new to Michael Kurland's work, the Publication Order of Alexander Brass Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 2 books. Begin with Too Soon Dead to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Michael Kurland written?

Michael Kurland has written over 61 books across 12 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Michael Kurland books in order?

Yes, reading Michael Kurland'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 Michael Kurland write in?

Michael Kurland writes primarily in fiction. With 12 series across 61 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Michael Kurland's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Michael Kurland'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 Michael Kurland's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Michael Kurland's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Alexander Brass Books series. The first book, Too Soon Dead, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.