Dee Laguerre Mystery Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| High Desert Malice |
1995 |
Buy |
| Deep Valley Malice |
1996 |
Buy |
Emmett Parker and Anna Turnipseed Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| 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#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Procurator |
1984 |
Buy |
| The New Barbarians |
1986 |
Buy |
| Cry Republic |
1989 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| 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.