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El Dorado Drive (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Megan Abbott, on June 24th, 2025.

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Megan Abbott Stats: The highest rated book by Megan Abbott on Book Notification is Give Me Your Hand, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Fever, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Megan Abbott on Book Notification is You Will Know Me, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Give Me Your Hand, a Standalone novel.

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

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are You Will Know Me, Give Me Your Hand, and The Turnout.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Die a Little
2005
Go
2
10
The Song Is You
2007
Go
3
10
Queenpin
2007
Go
4
10
Bury Me Deep
2009
Go
5
6.7
The End of Everything
2011
Go
6
6.4
Dare Me
2012
Go
7
6.6
The Fever
2014
Go
8
5.6
You Will Know Me
2016
Go
9
7.3
Give Me Your Hand
2018
Go
10
6
The Turnout
2021
Go
11
Beware the Woman
2023
Go
12
6.3
El Dorado Drive
2025
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Policy
2006
Go
2
8.3
The Little Men
2015
Go
3
7.7
Oxford Girl
2016
Go

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Normandy Gold (With: Alison Gaylin)
2018
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Street Was Mine
2002
Go

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
Go
2
Seattle Noir
2003
Go
3
Bronx Noir
2003
Go
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
Go
17
Wall Street Noir
2007
Go
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
Go
59
Manila Noir
2013
Go
60
Buffalo Noir
2013
Go
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
Go
80
St. Louis Noir
2016
Go
81
Prague Noir
2016
Go
82
San Juan Noir
2016
Go
83
Oakland Noir
2017
Go
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
Go
113
Paris Noir: The Suburbs
2022
Go
114
8
Denver Noir
2022
Go
115
South Central Noir
2022
Go
116
Cleveland Noir
2023
Go
117
East Jerusalem Noir
2023
Go
118
West Jerusalem Noir
2023
Go
119
Honolulu Noir
2024
Go
120
Sacramento Noir
2025
Go
121
Hamburg Noir
2025
Go
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List of Akashic Drug Chronicles Books in Publication Order

This is an anthology series which features stories set in different cities around the world, each exploring the dark and complex relationship between location and the drug trade through various narratives.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Cocaine Chronicles (By: Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Gary Phillips, Ken Bruen, Jervey Tervalon, Bill Moody)
2005
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2
The Speed Chronicles
2011
Go
3
The Heroin Chronicles (By: Jervey Tervalon, Lydia Lunch, Erin Moon, Nathan Larson, Antonia Crane, Jerry Stahl, Eric Bogosian, Ava Stander, John Albert, Michael Albo, Sophia Langdon, Tony O'Neill, L.Z. Hansen)
2013
Go
4
The Marijuana Chronicles ( By: Jonathan Santlofer)
2013
Go
5
The Nicotine Chronicles (By: Lee Child, Joyce Carol Oates, Hannah Tinti, Christopher Sorrentino, Cara Black, Lauren Sanders, Bernice L. McFadden, Jonathan Ames)
2020
Go
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

Mystery and suspense stories, each centered on books, libraries, or the literary world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
3
7.8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
4
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
5
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
6
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
7
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
8
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
9
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
10
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
11
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
12
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
13
8
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
14
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
15
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
16
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
17
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
18
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
19
8.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
8.3
The Little Men
2015
Go
22
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
23
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
24
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
25
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
26
8.5
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
27
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
28
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
36
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
37
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
38
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
39
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
40
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
Go
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
8.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
3
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
4
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
5
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
6
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
7
7.8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
8
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
9
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
11
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
12
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
13
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
14
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
15
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
16
8
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
17
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
18
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
19
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
8.3
The Little Men
2015
Go
23
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
24
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
25
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
26
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
27
8.5
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
28
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
36
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
37
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
38
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
39
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
40
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
41
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
Go
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List of L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories Books in Publication Order

Crime thriller shorts set in and around the world of Rockstar's video-game franchise LA Noire.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories
2010
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2
8
Black Dahlia White Rose ( By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2011
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List of Megan Abbott Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Cocaine Chronicles
2005
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2
Damn Near Dead
2006
Go
3
A Hell of a Woman
2007
Go
4
Paris Noir
2008
Go
5
L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories
2010
Go
6
The Picador Book of 40
2012
Go
7
The Best American Mystery Stories 2014
2014
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Megan Abbott

Megan Abbott was born on August 21st, 1971 and is currently 54 years old. Megan Abbott was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Abbott attended University of Michigan, New York University where she received a Ph.D. in English and American Literature and.

Megan Abbott is known for writing in the Thriller and Crime Fiction genres.

Megan Abbott has written 12 standalone novels, starting with Die a Little in 2005. The most recently released novel was El Dorado Drive, which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Megan at this time.

Megan Abbott has also written the Akashic Noir series which has 121 books including San Francisco Noir and Seattle Noir.

Megan Abbott: Awards & Accolades

Abbott's books have won multiple awards, Queenpin won the Barry Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2008 as well as the Edgar Award - Best Paperback Original in 2008. The Fever won the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel, in 2015. The Little Men won the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2016 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Short Story in 2016. Oxford Girl won the Anthony Award, Best Short Story, in 2017. The Turnout won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Mystery/Thriller, in 2021.

The following novels by Megan Abbott were nominated for these awards:

  • Die a Little: Barry Award, Best First Novel (2006). Edgar Award, Best First Novel (2006). Anthony Award, Best First Mystery (2006).
  • Policy: Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2007).
  • Queenpin: Lefty Award, Arty Award (2008). Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original (2008).
  • Bury Me Deep: Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (2009). Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Mystery/Thriller (2009). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2010). Barry Award, Best Paperback Original (2010). Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original (2010).
  • Dare Me: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2012). Crime Thriller Awards, ITV3 Crime Thriller Book Club Best Read Award (2013). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2013).
  • The End of Everything: Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2012). Alex Awards, Best Book (2012).
  • The Fever: Alex Awards, Best Book (2015).
  • You Will Know Me: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2017). Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2017). International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2017). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2017).
  • Give Me Your Hand: Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Mystery/Thriller (2018). Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2019). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2019).
  • The Turnout: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2022). CrimeFest, eDunnit Award (2022).

Megan Abbott: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The End of Everything was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2011 Autumn Pick.
  • The Turnout was the Read With Jenna Book Club August 2021 Pick.
  • Queenpin was a Time Magazine: The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time Selection in 2023.
  • The Turnout was a Wall Street Journal: The 25 Best Mystery Novels of the Past 25 Years Selection in 2025.

Related Authors

Fans of Megan Abbott also enjoy these authors:

  1. Jonathan Kellerman, author of the Alex Delaware Series.
  2. Jane Harper, author of the Aaron Falk Series.
  3. Adrian McKinty, author of the Detective Sean Duffy Series.
  4. T. Jefferson Parker, author of the Charlie Hood Series.
  5. Megan Goldin, author of the Rachel Krall Series.
  6. Raymond Chandler, author of the Philip Marlowe Series.
  7. Patricia Highsmith, author of the Ripley Series.
  8. Hakan Nesser, author of the Inspector Van Veeteren Series.
  9. Gillian Flynn, author of: Gone Girl.
  10. Val McDermid, author of the Inspector Karen Pirie Series.

Megan Abbott: F.A.Q

When was Megan Abbott Born? How old is Megan Abbott?

Megan Abbott was born on August 21st, 1971. Megan Abbott is currently 54 years old.

Where was Megan Abbott Born?

Megan Abbott was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA and is American.

What book awards has Megan Abbott won?

Queenpin: Barry Award Best Paperback Original (2008), Edgar Award Best Paperback Original (2008).
The Fever: International Thriller Writers Award Best Hardcover Novel (2015).
The Little Men: Macavity Award Best Short Story (2016), Anthony Award Best Short Story (2016).
Oxford Girl: Anthony Award Best Short Story (2017).
The Turnout: Los Angeles Times Book Prize Best Mystery/Thriller (2021).

What was the first book Megan Abbott wrote?

The first book written by Megan Abbott was The Street Was Mine, published in 2002.

What was the most recent book Megan Abbott wrote?

Her most recently released work was El Dorado Drive on June 24th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Megan Abbott?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Megan Abbott book is You Will Know Me. Here are her most popular books:
  1. You Will Know Me (5.64)
  2. Give Me Your Hand (7.25)
  3. The Turnout (6)
  4. The Fever (6.57)
  5. Dare Me (6.4)

What genres does Megan Abbott Write?

Megan Abbott primarily writes in the Crime Fiction and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, and Noir.

Are there upcoming new books by Megan Abbott?

Megan Abbott 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 Megan Abbott written?

Megan Abbott has written 22 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 12 Standalone Novels, 3 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 book in the Graphic Novels, 1 Non-Fiction Books, 4 books in the Akashic Noir Series, 1 book in the Akashic Drug Chronicles Series, 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series.

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