Brent Hartinger Books in Order

Brent Hartinger is a prolific novelist and screenwriter with a diverse range of critically acclaimed works. He has published fourteen novels, with nine screenplays optioned for production and two adapted into feature films. Hartinger's breakout novel, Geography Club (2003), marked a significant milestone in LGBTQ young adult fiction, and its success led to a series of novels following the character of Russel Middlebrook. The Russel Middlebrook Series, which includes three novels, balances humor and heart, while his subsequent series, The Futon Years, explores Russel's life in his twenties. Hartinger's writing also extends to other genres, including mystery and thriller. His 2016 novel, Three Truths and a Lie, was nominated for an Edgar Award, cementing his reputation as a master of complex, mind-bending storytelling.