Paul Kemprecos Books in Order
Award-winning author Paul Kemprecos is a master of the mystery and adventure genres. His writing career took root in the 1980s, sparked by the real-life drama of the Whydah shipwreck salvage. As a seasoned journalist, he drew inspiration from the controversy surrounding the salvage operation, leading to the creation of his iconic detective, Aristotle "Soc" Socarides. This philosophical and complex PI made his debut in "Cool Blue Tomb," which won the coveted Shamus award for Best Paperback Novel. Kemprecos went on to pen five more novels featuring Soc, earning praise from critics and fans alike. Renowned author Clive Cussler has hailed Kemprecos as "one of the finest mystery writers in America." After a successful stint with the Soc series, Kemprecos collaborated with Cussler on the NUMA Files, introducing readers to the charismatic Kurt Austin and the NUMA Special Assignments Team in the bestselling novel "Serpent."
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Paul Kemprecos
- #1AmazonSerpent (With: Clive Cussler)(1999)
- #2AmazonBlue Gold (With: Clive Cussler)(2000)
- #3AmazonFire Ice (With: Clive Cussler)(2002)
- #4AmazonWhite Death (With: Clive Cussler)(2003)
- #5AmazonLost City (With: Clive Cussler)(2004)
- #6AmazonPolar Shift (With: Clive Cussler)(2005)
- #7AmazonThe Navigator (With: Clive Cussler)(2007)
- #8AmazonMedusa (With: Clive Cussler)(2009)
- #9AmazonDevil's Gate (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2011)
- #10AmazonThe Storm (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2012)
- #11AmazonZero Hour (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2013)
- #12AmazonGhost Ship (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2014)
- #13AmazonThe Pharaoh's Secret (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2015)
- #14AmazonNighthawk (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2017)
- #15AmazonThe Rising Sea (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2018)
- #16AmazonSea of Greed (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2019)
- #17AmazonJourney of the Pharaohs (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2020)
- #18AmazonFast Ice (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2021)
- #19AmazonDark Vector (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2022)
- #20AmazonCondor's Fury (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2023)
- #21AmazonDesolation Code (By: Clive Cussler,Graham Brown)(2024)
- #22AmazonNothing Good Happens After Midnight(2020)
- #1AmazonKilling Icarus(2021)
About Paul Kemprecos
Award-winning author Paul Kemprecos is a master of the mystery and adventure genres. His writing career took root in the 1980s, sparked by the real-life drama of the Whydah shipwreck salvage. As a seasoned journalist, he drew inspiration from the controversy surrounding the salvage operation, leading to the creation of his iconic detective, Aristotle "Soc" Socarides. This philosophical and complex PI made his debut in "Cool Blue Tomb," which won the coveted Shamus award for Best Paperback Novel. Kemprecos went on to pen five more novels featuring Soc, earning praise from critics and fans alike. Renowned author Clive Cussler has hailed Kemprecos as "one of the finest mystery writers in America." After a successful stint with the Soc series, Kemprecos collaborated with Cussler on the NUMA Files, introducing readers to the charismatic Kurt Austin and the NUMA Special Assignments Team in the bestselling novel "Serpent."
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