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

  • #1
    The Cold Blue Blood(2001)
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  • #2
    The Hot Pink Farmhouse(2002)
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  • #3
    The Bright Silver Star(2003)
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  • #4
    The Burnt Orange Sunrise(2004)
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  • #5
    The Sweet Golden Parachute(2006)
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  • #6
    The Sour Cherry Surprise(2008)
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  • #7
    The Shimmering Blond Sister(2010)
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  • #8
    The Blood Red Indian Summer(2011)
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  • #9
    The Snow White Christmas Cookie(2012)
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  • #10
    The Coal Black Asphalt Tomb(2014)
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  • #11
    Lavender Lane Lothario(2016)
    Amazon
  • #1
    The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)(2012)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)(2012)
    Amazon
  • #3
    The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)(2012)
    Amazon
  • #4
    The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)(2012)
    Amazon
  • #5
    An Acceptable Sacrifice (By: Jeffery Deaver)(2012)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)(2012)
    Amazon
  • #7
    The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)(2013)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)(2013)
    Amazon
  • #9
    The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)(2013)
    Amazon
  • #10
    The Book of Ghosts (By: Reed Farrel Coleman)(2013)
    Amazon
  • #11
    The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #12
    What's in a Name? (By: Thomas H. Cook)(2014)
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  • #13
    Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #14
    The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #15
    The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #16
    Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #17
    The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #18
    It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins,Mickey Spillane)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #19
    The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #20
    The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)(2015)
    Amazon
  • #21
    The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)(2015)
    Amazon
  • #22
    Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)(2015)
    Amazon
  • #23
    Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)(2015)
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  • #24
    Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)(2015)
    Amazon
  • #25
    From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)(2015)
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  • #26
    The Travelling Companion (By: Ian Rankin)(2016)
    Amazon
  • #27
    Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)(2016)
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  • #28
    Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)(2016)
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  • #29
    Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)(2016)
    Amazon
  • #30
    The Haze (By: James W. Hall)(2016)
    Amazon
  • #31
    Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)(2017)
    Amazon
  • #32
    The Pretty Little Box (By: Charles Todd)(2018)
    Amazon
  • #33
    Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)(2018)
    Amazon
  • #34
    The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)(2018)
    Amazon
  • #35
    The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)(2018)
    Amazon
  • #36
    The Girl Who Did Say No(2020)
    Amazon
  • #37
    The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)(2022)
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  • #38
    The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)(2022)
    Amazon
  • #39
    The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)(2022)
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  • #1
    Gideon (As: Russell Andrews)(1999)
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  • #2
    Icarus (As: Russell Andrews)(2001)
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  • #3
    Click to Play(2009)
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  • #1
    The Man Who Died Laughing(1988)
    Amazon
  • #2
    The Man Who Lived by Night(1989)
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  • #3
    The Man Who Would Be F. Scott Fitzgerald(1990)
    Amazon
  • #4
    The Woman Who Fell from Grace(1991)
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  • #5
    The Boy Who Never Grew Up(1992)
    Amazon
  • #6
    The Man Who Cancelled Himself(1995)
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  • #7
    The Girl Who Ran Off with Daddy(1996)
    Amazon
  • #8
    The Man Who Loved Women to Death(1997)
    Amazon
  • #9
    The Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes(2017)
    Amazon
  • #10
    The Man Who Couldn't Miss(2018)
    Amazon
  • #11
    The Man in the White Linen Suit(2019)
    Amazon
  • #12
    The Man Who Wasn't All There(2021)
    Amazon
  • #13
    The Lady in the Silver Cloud(2022)
    Amazon
  • #14
    The Girl Who Took What She Wanted(2023)
    Amazon
  • #15
    The Woman Who Lowered the Boom(2024)
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  • #16
    The Man Who Swore He'd Never Go Home Again(2025)
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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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