Kirk Mitchell books

Kirk Mitchell writes alternate history, mystery, and thriller novels, known for the Procurator trilogy and the Emmett Parker and Anna Turnipseed mystery series.

Dee Laguerre Mystery Reading Order

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High Desert Malice 1995 Buy
Deep Valley Malice 1996 Buy

Emmett Parker and Anna Turnipseed Reading Order

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Cry Dance 1999 Buy
Spirit Sickness 2000 Buy
Ancient Ones 2001 Buy
Sky Woman Falling 2003 Buy
Dance of the Thunder Dogs 2004 Buy

Procurator Reading Order

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Procurator 1984 Buy
The New Barbarians 1986 Buy
Cry Republic 1989 Buy

Standalone Novels

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A.D. Anno Domini 1984 Buy
Never The Twain 1987 Buy
Black Dragon 1988 Buy
Mississippi Burning 1989 Buy
With Siberia Comes a Chill 1990 Buy
Backdraft 1991 Buy
Shadow on the Valley 1994 Buy
Blown Away 1994 Buy
Fredericksburg 1996 Buy

Kirk Mitchell has published across genres since the 1980s, from alternate history to crime fiction. His Procurator trilogy (1984-1989) imagines a world where the Roman Empire survived into the modern era, blending Roman culture with contemporary technology in a speculative setting that earned a cult following.

His later work shifted to mystery with the Emmett Parker and Anna Turnipseed series, following a Bureau of Indian Affairs investigator and his Native American partner as they solve crimes on and around tribal lands in the American West. The five-book series drew praise for its respectful portrayal of Native cultures and its atmospheric desert settings.

Mitchell also wrote several film novelizations, including Mississippi Burning and Backdraft, along with standalone thrillers and historical novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kirk Mitchell written?

Kirk Mitchell has written nineteen books across four series.

What was Kirk Mitchell's first book?

Kirk Mitchell’s first book is A.D. Anno Domini, published in 1984.

What genres does Kirk Mitchell write in?

Kirk Mitchell has written across several genres. His Procurator trilogy is alternate history set in a world where the Roman Empire never fell. The Emmett Parker and Anna Turnipseed series is a mystery series featuring a BIA investigator and his Modoc partner. He has also written film novelizations and standalone thrillers.

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