Mike Lawson

Mike Lawson

Mike Lawson also writes as: M.A. Lawson.

Upcoming Mike Lawson Books

July 7th, 2026: McKenna’s Guy (Standalone)

The Asset (Joe DeMarco, #20) was the most recently released book by Mike Lawson, on February 3rd, 2026.

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Mike Lawson Stats: The highest rated book by Mike Lawson on Book Notification is The Second Perimeter / The Payback, the 2nd novel in the Joe DeMarco series. The second-highest rated book is The Inside Ring (Joe DeMarco #1).

The most read book by Mike Lawson on Book Notification is The Inside Ring, the first novel in the Joe DeMarco series. The second most read book is House Rules / Dead on Arrival (Joe DeMarco #3).

Below is a complete list of Mike Lawson books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Mike Lawson is the Joe DeMarco Series.

List of Joe DeMarco Books in Publication Order

Joe DeMarco is a Congressional fixer solving politically sensitive cases in Washington DC.

List of Agent Kay Hamilton Books in Publication Order (as M.A. Lawson)

DEA agent Kay Hamilton battles ruthless drug cartels in high-stakes missions where the risks never stop.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

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Mike Lawson

Mike Lawson was born on May 3rd, 1948 and is currently 78 years old. Mike Lawson was born in Pueblo, Colorado, USA. Lawson attended Seattle University where he received an Engineering Degree and.

Mike Lawson is known for writing in the Mystery and Thriller genres.

Mike Lawson is the author of the Joe DeMarco series which currently consists of 20 novels. The Joe DeMarco series started in 2005 with the novel The Inside Ring. The most recently released novel in the Joe DeMarco series was The Asset which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming novels for the Joe DeMarco series.

Mike Lawson has also written the Agent Kay Hamilton series which has 3 books including Rosarito Beach and Viking Bay.

Mike Lawson: Awards & Accolades

The following novels by Mike Lawson were nominated for these awards:

  • The Inside Ring: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2006).
  • House Secrets / Dead Man’s List: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2010).
  • House Divided: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2012).
  • House Blood: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2013).
  • House Reckoning: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2015).
  • Viking Bay: Barry Award, Best Thriller (2016).
  • House Witness: Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2019).
  • Kingpin: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2025).

Related Authors

Fans of Mike Lawson also enjoy these authors:

  1. David Morrell, author of the Mortalis Series.
  2. Gayle Lynds, author of the Covert-One Series.
  3. Flynn Berry, author of: Northern Spy .
  4. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  5. Daniel Silva, author of the Gabriel Allon Series.
  6. Brian Freeman, author of the Jonathan Stride Series.
  7. Alex Kava, author of the Ryder Creed Series.
  8. Andrew Mayne, author of The Naturalist Series.
  9. Andrew Gross, author of the Ty Hauck Series.
  10. Ward Larsen, author of the David Slaton Series.

Mike Lawson: F.A.Q

When was Mike Lawson Born? How old is Mike Lawson?

Mike Lawson was born on May 3rd, 1948. Mike Lawson is currently 78 years old.

Where was Mike Lawson Born?

Mike Lawson was born in Pueblo, Colorado, USA and is American.

What was the first book Mike Lawson wrote?

The first book written by Mike Lawson was The Inside Ring, published in 2005.

What was the most recent book Mike Lawson wrote?

His most recently released work was The Asset on February 3rd, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Mike Lawson?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mike Lawson book is The Inside Ring. Here are his most popular books:
  1. The Inside Ring (7.77)
  2. House Rules / Dead on Arrival (7.67)
  3. The Second Perimeter / The Payback (8.29)
  4. House Secrets / Dead Man’s List (8.5)
  5. House Justice (8.5)

What genres does Mike Lawson Write?

Mike Lawson primarily writes in the Mystery and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Crime Thriller, Suspense Thriller, and Spy / Espionage Thriller.

Are there upcoming new books by Mike Lawson?

Mike Lawson has a new book coming out on July 7th, 2026 called McKenna’s Guy.

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How many books has Mike Lawson written?

Mike Lawson has written 25 books. 20 books in the Joe DeMarco Series, 3 books in the Agent Kay Hamilton Series, 2 Standalone Novels.

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