Craig McDonald Books in Order

Craig McDonald is a celebrated novelist, editor, and journalist, known for his exceptional writing career. As an Edgar and Anthony nominee, his novels have garnered international acclaim. His iconic Hector Lassiter series has captivated readers with its gripping stories, including "One True Sentence," "Forever's Just Pretend," "Toros & Torsos," and other critically acclaimed titles. Notably, "Head Games" was a finalist for several prestigious awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, Gumshoe, and Crimespree Magazine awards. The series is being adapted into a graphic novel by First Second. McDonald's standalone thriller, "El Gavilan," received starred reviews and was featured on several year's best lists. He also launched a series of direct-to-eBook thrillers featuring crime novelist Chris Lyon, with crossovers by characters from the Hector Lassiter series.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Craig McDonald

  • #1
    Head Games: The Graphic Novel(2017)
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  • #1
    Head Games(2007)
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  • #2
    Toros & Torsos(2008)
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  • #3
    Print the Legend(2010)
    Amazon
  • #4
    One True Sentence(2011)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Forever's Just Pretend(2014)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Roll the Credits(2014)
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  • #7
    The Great Pretender(2014)
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  • #8
    The Running Kind(2014)
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  • #9
    Death in the Face(2015)
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  • #10
    Three Chords & the Truth(2016)
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  • #11
    Write from Wrong(2021)
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  • #1
    Art in the Blood(2006)
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  • #2
    Rogue Males(2009)
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  • #3
    Crimespree Magazine #52(2013)
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  • #4
    Crimespree Magazine #58(2015)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Borderland Noir(2015)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Crimespree Magazine #61(2015)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Crimespree Magazine #63(2016)
    Amazon

About Craig McDonald

Craig McDonald is a celebrated novelist, editor, and journalist, known for his exceptional writing career. As an Edgar and Anthony nominee, his novels have garnered international acclaim. His iconic Hector Lassiter series has captivated readers with its gripping stories, including "One True Sentence," "Forever's Just Pretend," "Toros & Torsos," and other critically acclaimed titles. Notably, "Head Games" was a finalist for several prestigious awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, Gumshoe, and Crimespree Magazine awards. The series is being adapted into a graphic novel by First Second. McDonald's standalone thriller, "El Gavilan," received starred reviews and was featured on several year's best lists. He also launched a series of direct-to-eBook thrillers featuring crime novelist Chris Lyon, with crossovers by characters from the Hector Lassiter series.

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