Alan Orloff

Alan Orloff

Alan Orloff also writes as: Zak Allen.

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Driving the Bugmobile (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Alan Orloff, on May 13th, 2025.

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Alan Orloff Stats: The most read book by Alan Orloff on Book Notification is Diamonds for the Dead, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Ride-Along, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Alan Orloff books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Last Laff Mystery Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Killer Routine
2011
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2
Deadly Campaign
2012
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List of Mess Hopkins Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Sanctuary Motel
2023
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2
Late Checkout
2024
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Diamonds for the Dead
2010
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2
The Taste
2011
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3
First Time Killer (As: Zak Allen)
2012
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4
10
Ride-Along
2013
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5
Running From the Past
2015
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6
8
Pray for the Innocent
2018
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7
I Know Where You Sleep
2020
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8
I Play One on TV
2021
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9
Driving the Bugmobile
2025
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Rent Due
2020
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List of Guns + Tacos Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Tacos de Cazuela con Smith & Wesson (By: Gary Phillips)
2019
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2
Three Brisket Tacos and a Sig Sauer (By: Michael Bracken)
2019
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3
A Gyro and a Glock ( By: Frank Zafiro)
2019
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4
8
Three Chalupas, Rice, Soda…and a Kimber .45 (By: Trey R. Barker)
2019
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5
Some Churros and El Burro (By: William Dylan Powell)
2019
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6
A Beretta, Burritos and Bears (By: James A. Hearn)
2019
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7
7
Burritos & Bullets (By: Eric Beetner)
2020
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8
Jalapeño Poppers and a Flare Gun (By: Trey R. Barker, Michael Bracken)
2020
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9
Four Shrimp Tacos and a Walther P38 (By: Alec Cizak)
2020
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10
A Taco, A T-Bird, A Beretta and One Furious Night (By: Ann Aptaker)
2020
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11
Sopa and a Streetsweeper (By: Ryan Sayles)
2020
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12
Dos Tacos Guatemaltecos y Una Pistola Casera (By: Mark Troy)
2020
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13
Two More Tacos, a Beretta .32, and a Pink Butterfly (By: Dave Zeltserman)
2021
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14
Two Tamales, One Tokarev, and a Lifetime of Broken Promises (By: Stacy Woodson)
2021
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15
Chimichangas and a Couple of Glocks (By: David H. Hendrickson)
2021
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16
Refried Beans and a Snub-Nosed .44 (By: Hugh Lessig)
2021
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17
Two Steak Taco Combos and a Pair of Sig Sauers (By: Neil S. Plakcy)
2021
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18
A Smith & Wesson with a Side of Chorizo (By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins)
2021
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19
Two Tofu Tacos, a Taurus TX22, a Taycan, and a Ton of Trouble
2022
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20
Two Black Bean and Shrimp Quesadillas, and a Pink Ruger LCP (By: Joseph S. Walker)
2022
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21
8
A Handful of Chicles and a Custom Nine (By: C.W. Blackwell)
2022
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22
Two Shrimp Tacos and a .22 Ruger (By: Adam Meyer)
2022
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23
Nachos, a Stun Gun, and a Wedding Ring (By: Karen E. Olson)
2022
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24
9
No Food, No Drink, Just the Gun (By: Trey R. Barker)
2022
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List of Alan Orloff Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Shotgun Honey Presents: Locked and Loaded: Volume 3
2015
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2
Chesapeake Crimes: Storm Warning
2016
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3
Windward: Best New England Crime Stories
2016
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4
7
50 Shades of Cabernet
2017
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5
Noir at the Salad Bar: Culinary Tales with a Bite
2017
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6
The Night of the Flood in Stories
2018
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7
Malice Domestic 13: Mystery Most Geographical
2018
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8
Landfall: The Best New England Crime Stories 2018
2018
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9
Black Cat Mystery Magazine #4
2019
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10
Seascape: The Best New England Crime Stories 2019
2019
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11
The Swamp Killers
2020
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12
The Beat of Black Wings
2020
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13
Mickey Finn Vol 1: 21st Century Noir
2020
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14
Masthead
2020
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15
Murder by the Glass
2021
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16
Malice Domestic: Mystery Most Diabolical
2022
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17
Mickey Finn Vol. 3: 21st Century Noir
2022
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18
Mickey Finn Vol. 4: 21st Century Noir
2023
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19
Ill Winds and Wild Weather
2024
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20
Mystery Tribune / Issue Nº21
2024
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21
Three Strikes—You’re Dead!
2024
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22
Scattered, Smothered, Covered & Chunked: Crime Fiction Inspired by Waffle House
2024
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23
Mickey Finn Vol. 5: 21st Century Noir
2024
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24
In Too Deep: Crime Stories Inspired by the Songs of Genesis
2025
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25
Sleuths Just Wanna Have Fun: Private Eyes in the Materialistic Eighties
2025
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26
Cooking Up Death
2025
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Alan Orloff

Alan Orloff was born in Washington, D.C., USA. Orloff attended University of Maryland where he received a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and MIT/Sloan where he received an MBA.

Alan Orloff has published 9 standalone novels, starting with Diamonds for the Dead in 2010. The most recently released novel was Driving the Bugmobile, which was released in 2025.There are no upcoming standalone novels by Alan at this time.

Alan Orloff has also written the Last Laff Mystery series which has 2 books including Killer Routine and Deadly Campaign.

Alan Orloff: Awards & Accolades

Orloff's books have won multiple awards, Pray for the Innocent won the International Thriller Writers Award, Best E-Book Original Novel, in 2019. Rent Due won the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Short Story, in 2021. I Play One on TV won the Agatha Award, Best Children’s/Young Adult, in 2021 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Young Adult in 2022.

Alan Orloff books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Diamonds for the Dead was nominated for the Agatha Award, Best First Novel, in 2010. I Know Where You Sleep was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best First P.I. Novel, in 2021. The Beat of Black Wings was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection, in 2021. Late Checkout was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2025.

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  1. Harlan Coben, author of the Myron Bolitar Series.
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  3. Jodi Picoult, author of: My Sister's Keeper.
  4. Paula Hawkins, author of: The Girl on the Train.
  5. B.A. Paris, author of: Behind Closed Doors.

Alan Orloff: F.A.Q

Where was Alan Orloff Born?

Alan Orloff was born in Washington, D.C., USA and is American.

What book awards has Alan Orloff won?

Pray for the Innocent: International Thriller Writers Award Best E-Book Original Novel (2019).
Rent Due: International Thriller Writers Award Best Short Story (2021).
I Play One on TV: Agatha Award Best Children’s/Young Adult (2021), Anthony Award Best Young Adult (2022).

What was the first book Alan Orloff wrote?

The first book written by Alan Orloff was Diamonds for the Dead, published in 2010.

What was the most recent book Alan Orloff wrote?

His most recently released work was Driving the Bugmobile on May 13th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Alan Orloff?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Alan Orloff book is Diamonds for the Dead. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Diamonds for the Dead (10)
  2. Ride-Along (10)
  3. Sanctuary Motel (6)
  4. Pray for the Innocent (8)

Are there upcoming new books by Alan Orloff?

Alan Orloff does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Alan Orloff written?

Alan Orloff has written 15 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 2 books in the Last Laff Mystery Series, 2 books in the Mess Hopkins Series, 9 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella, 1 book in the Guns + Tacos Series.

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