Author steve hamilton bio and signed books vj books. Alex mcknight series, alex mcknight short stories, nick mason series, all short stories and standalone novels, plus a steve hamilton biography. Steve hamilton mclean and eakin bookstore petoskey. Born on 10th january, 1961 in detroit, michigan and raised there, steve hamilton, one of the most acclaimed author of a number of mystery books and a holder. Hamilton has won several several awards, including best first mystery, best first novel and best novel twice. He has written several novels, poetry, a collection of short stories, and a collection of essays.
His memoir, seldom disappointed, earned a malice domestic lifetime achievement award and an agatha award. Sep 10, 2019 prominent mystery novelist steve hamilton took a risk in having his agent buy out his contract in order to ensure adequate marketing support for his novels. Steve hamilton, author of the alex mcknight series, as well as the edgar award winning the lock artist and upcoming novel the second life of nick mason. Maureen corrigan, a fine premise, a vibrant setting, a charismatic antihero its a tight, gripping book. The nick mason series in order steve hamilton fictiondb. May 25, 2016 despite writing a number of wellreceived books hes author of the alex mcknight series and winning awards, hamilton has made usa today s list only once before, in 2000, with a cold day in. The book, called dead man running, has mcknight pulled. He only writes parttime at night and spends his days working for ibm. If you love steve hamiltons books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Steve hamiltons 11th alex mcknight book puts cop in bigger.
Army in combat during world war ii, he earned numerous medals including the purple heart. Because ive enjoyed several of the books from steve hamiltons alex mcknight series, i was eager to how night work compares. The list is filtered from az and all authors are listed by their surname first. Steve hamilton will sign and discuss dead man running putnam. The brad taylor books became a reality in 2011 when the author published one rough man, the first in what would become the pike logan series. Steve hamilton has had an illustrious career as a mysterious writer since 1998. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. Martins presspwa best first private eye novel contest before going on to win both the edgar and shamus awards for best first novel.
Steve hamilton s biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. Aside from the alex mcknight series which encompasses the majority of his work, steve hamilton has also written two standalone novels. Find out about the books, in order, from steve cavanagh. From prizewinning crime author steve hamilton comes the extraordinary story of a. Steve hamilton is an american novelist who is the author of the alex mcknight series. His debut, a cold day in paradise, won both an edgar and a shamus award for best first novel. His standalone novel the lock artist was named a new york times notable book, was given an alex award by the american library. In 2006, he won the michigan author award for his outstanding body of work.
The book became an instant success, which pushed the author to work on fleshing out the series and his pike logan character. The occupation and setting may differ, but joe trumbull, a parole officer in kingston ny, has a personality very much like alex mcknights and there are similarities in their backgrounds. It is the first book in the alex mcknight series of mystery novels. Alex mcknight is a former cop who is making his living renting out cabins in the upper peninsula in michigan when he is dragged back in as a private detective. His debut novel, a cold day in paradise, won both an edgar award and a shamus award for best first novel. Order of alex mcknight books alex mcknight is a series of detective novels by american author steve hamilton. Steve hamilton is the author of more than a dozen novels. The nick mason series click a bookcover for more info. So good, it legitimately stands shoulder to padded paranoid shoulder with the classics of the crime noir genre. Steve hamilton is a renowned american novelist born in 1961. Aug, 2018 steve hamilton, a michigan native and lakeland high school graduate, is back with the 11th book in his popular alex mcknight crime series.
Tony hillerman books list of books by author tony hillerman. This is the most comprehensive steve hamilton book order and checklist available. Author steve hamiltons latest book, dead man running, is his 11th alex mcknight novel. His standalone novel the lock artist was a new york times notable crime book and won an alex award and the edgar award for best novel. Steve hamilton has several wonderful mystery novels in the alex mcknight series, a few books in his newer nick mason series, as well as 2 standalone novels. Her highoctane crime novels are widely praised for their.
Even though alex mcknight swore to serve and protect detroit as a police officer, a trip to. Steve hamilton is the new york times bestselling author of both the alex mcknight series and the standalone novel the lock artist, currently in film development. He is to date one of my favorite mystery authors who caught my attention from the start when i read his first debut novel, a. His novels have won numerous awards and media acclaim beginning with the very first in the alex mcknight series, a cold day in paradise, which won the private eye writers. Author steve hamiltons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Born on 10th january, 1961 in detroit, michigan and raised there, steve hamilton, one of the most acclaimed author of a number of mystery books and a holder of the prestigious hopwood award is known to have graduated from the university of michigan. W elcome to the official website of author denise hamilton denises new novel, damage control weaves an engrossing story of teenage friendship and adult betrayal, featuring a highpowered young woman in the crisis management world who gets swept up in murder and scandal involving a wealthy political family. This is the complete list of books written by steve berry. Alex mcknight books in order alex mcknight short stories in order nick mason books in order a complete list of short stories and standalone novels plus, a steve hamilton biography.
Steve hamilton books list of books by steve hamilton. Author division steve hamilton is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works. To continue reading, get the full word biography in steve hamilton books in order. He grew up around detroit but currently resides in upstate new york. This is a listing in alphabetical order of all of the authors that we currently list.
Steve hamilton was born and raised in detroit, and graduated from the university of michigan where he won the prestigious hopwood award for fiction. Writer steve hamilton made waves late last summer when he pulled the plug on his longtime publisher and withdrew his novel the second life of. His novels include the big finish, dead last, silencer, under. From edgar awardwinning author steve hamilton, beneath the book tower is the first ever short story featuring alex mcknight, showing a different side of the man readers have come to love. Steve hamiltons 11th alex mcknight book puts cop in. Although he was unsuccessful, hamiltons passion for writing was undiminished. Discount prices on books by steve hamilton, including titles like dead man running an alex mcknight thriller. His first novel, a cold day in paradise, won the st. He lives in cottekill, new york, with his wife, julia, and their two children. Hes one of only two authors in history along with ross thomas to win the edgar award for best first novel and then to follow that up later in his career with an edgar for best novel. Martins press best first private eye novel contest before becoming a usa today bestseller and winning both an edgar and a shamus award for best first novel. Steve hamiltons nick mason series to continue in 2019 with.
An honorable assassin by steve hamilton book 3 in the nick mason thriller series 2019 mystery sequels. Discover book depositorys huge selection of steve hamilton books online. He was the author of twentynine books, including eighteen bestselling mysteries featuring navajo police officers jim chee and joe leaphorn. Order of steve hamilton books steve hamilton is an american novelist who is the author of the alex mcknight series. Hall is an american author and professor from florida. So if looking for stephen king you would search by s, not k.
The wonderful works of steve hamilton in the mystery series is definitely worth checking out for a thrilling and fun filled experience. Steve hamilton is one of the most acclaimed mystery writers in the world, and one of only two authors along with ross thomas to win edgars for both best first novel and best novel. Steve hamilton audiobooks download instantly today. Although he was unsuccessful, hamilton s passion for writing was undiminished. Well, currently, staying in upstate new york together with his wife julia and their 2 children, antonia and nicholas g, steve hamilton also works full time with the ibm company while working partly on his writing career mainly after his family. Let it burn is the newest novel in the acclaimed alex mcknight series by twotime edgar awardwinner and new york times bestselling author steve hamilton. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Mar 30, 2020 steve hamilton has several wonderful mystery novels in the alex mcknight series, a few books in his newer nick mason series, as well as 2 standalone novels. He is to date one of my favorite mystery authors who caught my attention from the start when i read his first debut novel, a cold day in paradise. At age 12, he tried, to sell a short story to a mystery magazine. Franco vogt dead man running is the 11th alex mcknight novel by steve hamilton. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. Steve hamilton author of the lock artist goodreads.
Vj books presents author steve hamilton steve hamilton was born and raised in detroit. It shows the cotton malone books in order and a list of international publishers. Steve hamilton was born in detroit and attended the university of michigan, where he was awarded the prestigious avery hopwood prize for writing. The complete series list for a nick mason novel steve hamilton. Theres no shortage of trouble to be found on the dark streets of motown. Below is a list of all of the authors we currently list on. A few of our more popular authors are highlighted at the top of the page. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
So if youre looking for stephen king youd look under k. His alex mcknight series includes two new york times notable books, and hes put two recent titles on the new york times bestseller list. Review copy have been given free from the publishers or authors in. The first novel in the alex mcknight series was published in the year 1998 by the minotaur books with the title a cold day in paradise. But on this particular night, franklin has his own agenda. Steve hamilton is the new york timesbestselling author of fourteen novels, most recently exit strategy and the second life of nick mason. Steve hamilton is widely celebrated for his thrilling alex mcknight series. Steve hamilton 1 steve hamilton 1 primary author only steve hamilton disambiguation author division steve hamilton is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works. Born in oklahoma in 1925, anthony grove hillerman, better known as tony hillerman, grew up on native american territorial lands. Steve hamilton books list of books by author steve hamilton. His debut, a cold day in paradise, won both an edgar award and a shamus award for best first novel. Hes either won or received multiple nominations for virtually every other crime fiction award in the business, from the private eye writers of.
Steve hamiltons first novel, a cold day in paradise, won the private eye writers of americast. View the books of steve hamilton official website of author. Steve hamiltons biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. Steve hamilton books in order how to make great thrillers even better. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. Riddle island by steve hamilton nook book ebook barnes. An alex mcknight novel alex mcknight novels by hamilton, steve and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this story by twotime edgar awardwinning, new york times bestselling author steve hamilton, alex mcknightthe former detroit cop and protagonist of eleven critically acclaimed novels that have sold over a million copiesis sitting at the rail in the glasgow inn when a local oldtimer tells him an unusual story. Steve hamiltons nick mason series to continue in 2019. A real pageturner that deserves comparison to the likes of harlan coben and michael connelly. The first novel steve hamilton had published is a cold day in paradise, which was published in 1998. Aug 26, 2008 because ive enjoyed several of the books from steve hamilton s alex mcknight series, i was eager to how night work compares. His standalone novel the lock artist was a new york times notable crime book and won an.
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