David Handler Books in Order
David Handler is a versatile author, also writing under the pseudonyms Russell Andrews and, in collaboration with Peter Gethers. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Handler transitioned from a career as a New York journalist to a novelist, publishing two highly acclaimed coming-of-age novels, Kiddo and Boss, which explore his formative years in Los Angeles. He later turned to crime fiction, showcasing his versatility as a storyteller. Handler's writing career is marked by a willingness to experiment with different genres and styles, ultimately resulting in a distinctive literary voice. His work continues to captivate readers with its unique blend of wit, insight, and engaging storytelling.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by David Handler
- #1AmazonThe Cold Blue Blood(2001)
- #2AmazonThe Hot Pink Farmhouse(2002)
- #3AmazonThe Bright Silver Star(2003)
- #4AmazonThe Burnt Orange Sunrise(2004)
- #5AmazonThe Sweet Golden Parachute(2006)
- #6AmazonThe Sour Cherry Surprise(2008)
- #7AmazonThe Shimmering Blond Sister(2010)
- #8AmazonThe Blood Red Indian Summer(2011)
- #9AmazonThe Snow White Christmas Cookie(2012)
- #10AmazonThe Coal Black Asphalt Tomb(2014)
- #11AmazonLavender Lane Lothario(2016)
- #1AmazonThe Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)(2012)
- #2AmazonPronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)(2012)
- #3AmazonThe Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)(2012)
- #4AmazonThe Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)(2012)
- #5AmazonAn Acceptable Sacrifice (By: Jeffery Deaver)(2012)
- #6AmazonDeath Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)(2012)
- #7AmazonThe Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)(2013)
- #8AmazonRides a Stranger (By: David Bell)(2013)
- #9AmazonThe Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)(2013)
- #10AmazonThe Book of Ghosts (By: Reed Farrel Coleman)(2013)
- #11AmazonThe Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)(2014)
- #12AmazonWhat's in a Name? (By: Thomas H. Cook)(2014)
- #13AmazonRemaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)(2014)
- #14AmazonThe Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)(2014)
- #15AmazonThe Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)(2014)
- #16AmazonBook Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)(2014)
- #17AmazonThe Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)(2014)
- #18AmazonIt's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins,Mickey Spillane)(2014)
- #19AmazonThe Scroll (By: Anne Perry)(2014)
- #20AmazonThe Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)(2015)
- #21AmazonThe Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)(2015)
- #22AmazonCondor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)(2015)
- #23AmazonMystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)(2015)
- #24AmazonEvery Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)(2015)
- #25AmazonFrom the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)(2015)
- #26AmazonThe Travelling Companion (By: Ian Rankin)(2016)
- #27AmazonCitadel (By: Stephen Hunter)(2016)
- #28AmazonReconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)(2016)
- #29AmazonDead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)(2016)
- #30AmazonThe Haze (By: James W. Hall)(2016)
- #31AmazonHoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)(2017)
- #32AmazonThe Pretty Little Box (By: Charles Todd)(2018)
- #33AmazonSeven Years (By: Peter Robinson)(2018)
- #34AmazonThe Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)(2018)
- #35AmazonThe Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)(2018)
- #36AmazonThe Girl Who Did Say No(2020)
- #37AmazonThe Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)(2022)
- #38AmazonThe Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)(2022)
- #39AmazonThe Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)(2022)
- #1AmazonThe Man Who Died Laughing(1988)
- #2AmazonThe Man Who Lived by Night(1989)
- #3AmazonThe Man Who Would Be F. Scott Fitzgerald(1990)
- #4AmazonThe Woman Who Fell from Grace(1991)
- #5AmazonThe Boy Who Never Grew Up(1992)
- #6AmazonThe Man Who Cancelled Himself(1995)
- #7AmazonThe Girl Who Ran Off with Daddy(1996)
- #8AmazonThe Man Who Loved Women to Death(1997)
- #9AmazonThe Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes(2017)
- #10AmazonThe Man Who Couldn't Miss(2018)
- #11AmazonThe Man in the White Linen Suit(2019)
- #12AmazonThe Man Who Wasn't All There(2021)
- #13AmazonThe Lady in the Silver Cloud(2022)
- #14AmazonThe Girl Who Took What She Wanted(2023)
- #15AmazonThe Woman Who Lowered the Boom(2024)
- #16AmazonThe Man Who Swore He'd Never Go Home Again(2025)
About David Handler
David Handler is a versatile author, also writing under the pseudonyms Russell Andrews and, in collaboration with Peter Gethers. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Handler transitioned from a career as a New York journalist to a novelist, publishing two highly acclaimed coming-of-age novels, Kiddo and Boss, which explore his formative years in Los Angeles. He later turned to crime fiction, showcasing his versatility as a storyteller. Handler's writing career is marked by a willingness to experiment with different genres and styles, ultimately resulting in a distinctive literary voice. His work continues to captivate readers with its unique blend of wit, insight, and engaging storytelling.
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