Keith Houghton books

Keith Houghton is a million-selling crime fiction author best known for his Gabe Quinn and Maggie Novak thriller series, both published by Thomas & Mercer and consistently ranking at the top of Amazon's bestseller charts.

Gabe Quinn Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Killing Hope 2011 Buy
Crossing Lines 2012 Buy
Taking Liberty 2013 Buy
Chasing Fame 2017 Buy

Maggie Novak Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Don’t Even Breathe 2019 Buy
A Place Called Fear 2019 Buy
The Other Child 2020 Buy
Her Only Regret 2021 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
No Coming Back 2015 Buy
Before You Leap 2016 Buy
Crash 2018 Buy
Toledo Blend 2022 Buy

Keith Houghton writes fast-paced crime fiction set in the United States. His two main series feature FBI agent Gabe Quinn and Florida homicide detective Maggie Novak, and both have attracted substantial readerships on the Amazon Kindle store, with the Gabe Quinn books alone earning over a third of a million downloads.

Originally from the UK, Houghton draws comparisons to James Patterson and Michael Connelly from readers who enjoy procedural crime fiction with strong characters and tight plotting. His standalone novels — including No Coming Back and Before You Leap — share the same brisk style as his series work. He has earned more than 160 individual genre chart-topper positions in the Kindle Store.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Keith Houghton written?

Keith Houghton has written twelve books across three series.

What was Keith Houghton's first book?

Keith Houghton’s first book is Killing Hope, published in 2011.

Which series by Keith Houghton should I start with first?

Most readers start with the Gabe Quinn series — specifically Killing Hope (2011) — because it established Houghton’s reputation. If you prefer a female protagonist, Don’t Even Breathe opens the Maggie Novak series and works as a standalone entry point.

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