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The Final Score (Collection) was the most recently released book by Don Winslow, on January 27th, 2026.

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Don Winslow Stats: The highest rated book by Don Winslow on Book Notification is The Winter of Frankie Machine, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Power of the Dog (Power Of The Dog #1).

The most read book by Don Winslow on Book Notification is City on Fire, the first novel in the Danny Ryan series. The second most read book is The Cartel (Power Of The Dog #2).

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

List of Boone Daniels Books in Publication Order

A laid-back California surfer works as a private investigator.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.8
The Dawn Patrol
2008
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2
8.8
The Gentlemen's Hour
2009
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List of Danny Ryan Books in Publication Order

Danny Ryan rises from a gang soldier to a Las Vegas mogul through a number of bloody wars.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
City on Fire
2021
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2
8.8
City of Dreams
2023
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3
9.2
City in Ruins
2024
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List of Frank Decker Books in Publication Order

A man finds missing people by following their trails.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Missing New York
2014
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2
10
Germany
2016
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List of Neal Carey Books in Publication Order

A student does secret jobs for a mysterious Bank, traveling the world on dangerous missions.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
A Cool Breeze on the Underground
1991
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2
7.9
The Trail to Buddha's Mirror
1992
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3
8.1
Way Down on the High Lonely
1993
Go
4
8.2
A Long Walk Up the Water Slide
1994
Go
5
7.6
While Drowning in the Desert
1996
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List of Savages Books in Publication Order

When their marijuana business is challenged by a cartel, friends Ben, Chon, and O are forced to choose between family and loyalty.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
Savages
2010
Go
2
8.2
The Kings of Cool
2012
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List of Savages Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.2
The Kings of Cool
2012
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2
8.3
Savages
2010
Go

List of Power Of The Dog Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
The Power of the Dog
2005
Go
2
8.9
The Cartel
2015
Go
3
8.2
The Border
2019
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Force, The Winter of Frankie Machine, and Satori.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
5.5
Isle of Joy
1996
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2
8.9
The Death and Life of Bobby Z
1997
Go
3
9
California Fire and Life
1999
Go
4
10
The Winter of Frankie Machine
2006
Go
5
8
Satori
2011
Go
6
7.8
The Force
2017
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Broken
2020
Go
2
6.3
The Final Score (With: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2026
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Looking for a Hero
2004
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are Dietrich, Oregon, and Crime 101.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
Crime 101
2021
Go
2
8.7
Free Billy
2022
Go
3
8
Deep Hole
2022
Go
4
8.7
The Heron
2022
Go
5
7.3
Dietrich
2024
Go
6
7.3
Oregon
2024
Go
7
10
Downward Facing Doug
2024
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List of Akashic Noir Books in Publication Order

Features dark crime stories set in different cities or regions, each written by local authors who capture the gritty vibe of their location.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
San Francisco Noir
2002
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2
Seattle Noir
2003
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3
Bronx Noir
2003
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4
Brooklyn Noir
2004
Go
5
8
Hasidic Noir
2004
Go
6
Brooklyn Noir 2
2005
Go
7
Chicago Noir
2005
Go
8
Dublin Noir
2005
Go
9
Manhattan Noir
2006
Go
10
4
Miami Noir
2006
Go
11
D.C. Noir
2006
Go
12
Baltimore Noir
2006
Go
13
Twin Cities Noir
2006
Go
14
London Noir
2006
Go
15
10
New Orleans Noir
2007
Go
16
Los Angeles Noir
2007
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17
Wall Street Noir
2007
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18
Havana Noir
2007
Go
19
Detroit Noir
2007
Go
20
Queens Noir
2008
Go
21
Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth
2008
Go
22
Toronto Noir
2008
Go
23
Las Vegas Noir
2008
Go
24
Trinidad Noir
2008
Go
25
D.C. Noir 2
2008
Go
26
Manhattan Noir 2
2008
Go
27
Paris Noir
2008
Go
28
Istanbul Noir
2008
Go
29
9
Boston Noir
2009
Go
30
Rome Noir
2009
Go
31
San Francisco Noir 2
2009
Go
32
Portland Noir
2009
Go
33
6
Delhi Noir
2009
Go
34
6
Phoenix Noir
2009
Go
35
Los Angeles Noir 2
2010
Go
36
Mexico City Noir
2010
Go
37
Richmond Noir
2010
Go
38
Orange County Noir
2010
Go
39
10
Indian Country Noir
2010
Go
40
Moscow Noir
2010
Go
41
Lone Star Noir
2010
Go
42
Philadelphia Noir
2010
Go
43
Haiti Noir
2010
Go
44
Copenhagen Noir
2010
Go
45
Pittsburgh Noir
2011
Go
46
San Diego Noir
2011
Go
47
Barcelona Noir
2011
Go
48
4
Cape Cod Noir
2011
Go
49
New Jersey Noir
2011
Go
50
Staten Island Noir
2012
Go
51
Mumbai Noir
2012
Go
52
Long Island Noir
2012
Go
53
6
Venice Noir
2012
Go
54
Kingston Noir
2012
Go
55
St. Petersburg Noir
2012
Go
56
Kansas City Noir
2012
Go
57
8
Boston Noir 2
2012
Go
58
USA Noir
2013
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59
Manila Noir
2013
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60
Buffalo Noir
2013
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61
Dallas Noir
2013
Go
62
Haiti Noir 2
2013
Go
63
9
Singapore Noir
2014
Go
64
Prison Noir
2014
Go
65
Tel Aviv Noir
2014
Go
66
Tehran Noir
2014
Go
67
10
Belfast Noir
2014
Go
68
Helsinki Noir
2014
Go
69
Rio Noir
2014
Go
70
Providence Noir
2015
Go
71
Chicago Noir: The Classics
2015
Go
72
Memphis Noir
2015
Go
73
7
Zagreb Noir
2015
Go
74
Marseille Noir
2015
Go
75
Beirut Noir
2015
Go
76
New Orleans Noir: The Classics
2016
Go
77
Stockholm Noir
2016
Go
78
Brussels Noir
2016
Go
79
Mississippi Noir
2016
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80
St. Louis Noir
2016
Go
81
Prague Noir
2016
Go
82
San Juan Noir
2016
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83
Oakland Noir
2017
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84
Trinidad Noir: The Classics
2017
Go
85
7
Atlanta Noir
2017
Go
86
New Haven Noir
2017
Go
87
Montana Noir
2017
Go
88
Buenos Aires Noir
2017
Go
89
Montreal Noir
2017
Go
90
Berlin Noir
2018
Go
91
São Paulo Noir
2018
Go
92
6
Santa Cruz Noir
2018
Go
93
Lagos Noir
2018
Go
94
Marrakech Noir
2018
Go
95
7
Baghdad Noir
2018
Go
96
7
Vancouver Noir
2018
Go
97
Sydney Noir
2018
Go
98
Hong Kong Noir
2018
Go
99
7
Amsterdam Noir
2019
Go
100
Milwaukee Noir
2019
Go
101
Houston Noir
2019
Go
102
Nairobi Noir
2020
Go
103
Columbus Noir
2020
Go
104
Santa Fe Noir
2020
Go
105
7
Alabama Noir
2020
Go
106
Berkeley Noir
2020
Go
107
7
Addis Ababa Noir
2020
Go
108
Tampa Bay Noir
2020
Go
109
Miami Noir: The Classics
2020
Go
110
8
Accra Noir
2020
Go
111
Belgrade Noir
2020
Go
112
Palm Springs Noir
2021
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113
Paris Noir: The Suburbs
2022
Go
114
8
Denver Noir
2022
Go
115
South Central Noir
2022
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116
Cleveland Noir
2023
Go
117
East Jerusalem Noir
2023
Go
118
West Jerusalem Noir
2023
Go
119
Honolulu Noir
2024
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120
Sacramento Noir
2025
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121
Hamburg Noir
2025
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List of Don Winslow Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Paris Noir
2008
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2
On a Raven's Wing
2009
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3
6
Hook, Line & Sinister
2010
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Don Winslow

Don Winslow was born on October 31st, 1953 and is currently 72 years old. Don Winslow was born in New York City, New York, USA. Winslow attended The University of Nebraska where he majored in African history.

Don Winslow is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.

Don Winslow is the author of 7 Short Stories/Novellas. The first short story published was Crime 101, in 2021. The most recently published story was Downward Facing Doug which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming short stories.

Don Winslow's books have made numerous appearances on the Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! list in Japan. In 1995, A Cool Breeze on the Underground came in at #2 on the list. His novel The Power of the Dog claimed the #1 spot in 2010. In 2011, The Winter of Frankie Machine was ranked #4. In 2012, Satori made the list at #7. Lastly, The Cartel was ranked #2 in 2017.

In April 2022, Winslow announced his retirement from writing, in order to focus on his political video-making and activism. His City on Fire sequels will be his final books.

Winslow's crime novel The Force was not only named one of the Best Mystery/Crime Novels of 2017 by The Real Book Spy website, but they named it the best book of that year too. In 2019 it would be The Boarder listed in the top 10 Mystery & Crime Thrillers of the year. City on Fire would be named among the top 15 Best Mysteries, Crime, & Thrillers of Psychological Suspense novels of 2022.

Don Winslow: Awards & Accolades

Many of Don Winslow's books have won awards, including:

  • A Cool Breeze on the Underground won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 1994.
  • California Fire and Life won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 2000.
  • The Power of the Dog won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 2010.
  • The Winter of Frankie Machine won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 2011.
  • The Cartel won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Mystery/Thriller, in 2015 as well as the Crime Writer's Association Award - Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award in 2016.
  • Missing New York won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 2016.
  • The Force won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 2019.

The following novels by Don Winslow were nominated for these awards:

  • A Cool Breeze on the Underground: Shamus Award, Best First P.I. Novel (1992). Edgar Award, Best First Novel (1992).
  • Way Down on the High Lonely: Dilys Award, Best Mystery Novel (1994).
  • The Death and Life of Bobby Z: Barry Award, Best Novel (1998). Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel (1998).
  • California Fire and Life: Dilys Award, Best Mystery Novel (2000).
  • The Power of the Dog: Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (2005). Dilys Award, Best Mystery Novel (2006). Barry Award, Best Novel (2006). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2006).
  • The Winter of Frankie Machine: Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Mystery/Thriller (2006).
  • The Dawn Patrol: Dilys Award, Best Mystery Novel (2009). Barry Award, Best Novel (2009).
  • The Gentlemen's Hour: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2010).
  • Savages: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2011). Barry Award, Best Novel (2011). Dilys Award, Best Mystery Novel (2011).
  • The Kings of Cool: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2013).
  • The Cartel: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2015). RUSA Awards, Adrenaline Award (2016). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2016). Barry Award, Best Novel (2016).
  • The Force: RUSA Awards, Adrenaline Award (2018). Barry Award, Best Novel (2018). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2018). Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2018). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2018).
  • The Border: CrimeFest, eDunnit Award (2020). Barry Award, Best Novel (2020). Barry Award, Best Mystery/Crime Novel of the Decade (2020).
  • Broken: Ned Kelly Awards, Best International Crime Fiction (2021).
  • City on Fire: Barry Award, Best Novel (2023).
  • City in Ruins: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2025).

Don Winslow: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Power of the Dog: Telerama: The 100 Best Thrillers Selection in 2024.
  • Savages: Esquire: The 80 Books Every Man Should Read Selection in 2015.
  • The Border: The Sunday Times: The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 Selection in 2019.

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  3. T. Jefferson Parker, author of the Charlie Hood Series.
  4. Ed McBain, author of the 87th Precinct Series.
  5. Neil Lancaster, author of the DS Max Craigie Series.
  6. J.A. Jance, author of the Joanna Brady Series.
  7. Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus Series.
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Don Winslow: F.A.Q

When was Don Winslow Born? How old is Don Winslow?

Don Winslow was born on October 31st, 1953. Don Winslow is currently 72 years old.

Where was Don Winslow Born?

Don Winslow was born in New York City, New York, USA and is American.

What book awards has Don Winslow won?

A Cool Breeze on the Underground: Maltese Falcon Society: Falcon Award (1994).
California Fire and Life: Shamus Award: Best P.I. Novel (2000).
The Power of the Dog: Maltese Falcon Society: Falcon Award (2010).
The Winter of Frankie Machine: Maltese Falcon Society: Falcon Award (2011).
The Cartel: Los Angeles Times Book Prize: Best Mystery/Thriller (2015), Crime Writer's Association Award: Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2016).
Missing New York: Maltese Falcon Society: Falcon Award (2016).
The Force: Maltese Falcon Society: Falcon Award (2019).

What was the first book Don Winslow wrote?

The first book written by Don Winslow was A Cool Breeze on the Underground, published in 1991.

What was the most recent book Don Winslow wrote?

His most recently released work was The Final Score on January 27th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Don Winslow?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Don Winslow book is City on Fire. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. City on Fire (8.60)
  2. The Cartel (8.86)
  3. The Power of the Dog (9.29)
  4. The Force (7.78)
  5. City of Dreams (8.78)

What genres does Don Winslow Write?

Don Winslow primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Police Procedural Mystery, Noir, and Political Thriller.

Are there upcoming new books by Don Winslow?

Don Winslow 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 Don Winslow written?

Don Winslow has written 35 books across 15 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the Boone Daniels Series
  • 3 books in the Danny Ryan Series
  • 2 books in the Frank Decker Series
  • 5 books in the Neal Carey Series
  • 2 books in the Savages Series
  • 3 books in the Power Of The Dog Series
  • 6 Standalone Novels
  • 2 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Non-Fiction Books
  • 7 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 2 books in the Akashic Noir Series
  • 1 Reed Farrel Coleman Short Story Collection

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