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ⓘ About Nick Russell
Nick Russell is a New York Times bestselling author of suspense, thriller, and mystery novels. He hails from the United States and is particularly famous for writing the Big Lake mystery series, the John Lee Quarrels mystery series, and the Dog’s Run series. Nick’s books are widely popular for their rich cast of characters, engaging storylines, and wonderful settings. Before trying his luck in the field of writing, Nick used to publish weekly and daily newspapers in Oregon, Arizona, and Washington. When he got married to his wife Terry, she encouraged him to explore the whole of America. Agreeing to her suggestion, Nick bought a Recreational Vehicle and set out to explore the different back roads of America along with his loving wife.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nick Russell?
Nick Russell is a New York Times bestselling author of suspense, thriller, and mystery novels. He hails from the United States and is particularly famous for writing the Big Lake mystery series, the John Lee Quarrels mystery series, and the Dog's Run series. Nick's books are widely popular for their rich cast of characters, engaging storylines, and wonderful settings.
Which Nick Russell series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Big Lake series, the earliest of Nick Russell's multi-book series: it opens with Big Lake (2011) and runs to 28 books across 2011–2026, ending with Big Lake Homecoming (2026). Nick Russell's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Nick Russell written?
Nick Russell has 60 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2001 and 2026. 51 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Big Lake series with 28 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Nick Russell's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Nick Russell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Big Lake (2011–2026, 28 books), Dog's Run (2013–2016, 2 books) and John Lee Quarrels (2016–2026, 14 books), plus 1 more.
How are Nick Russell's books organised into series?
This guide splits Nick Russell's 60 books into 4 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Big Lake (28 books, 2011–2026); John Lee Quarrels (14 books, 2016–2026); Tinder Street Saga (7 books, 2020–2025); Dog's Run (2 books, 2013–2016).