Genre Writer books in order

The Genre Writer series by Paul Tomlinson is a three-book sequence titled Mystery (2017), Suspense Thriller (2018), and Crime Thriller (2019), each written in the style of its named genre.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Mystery 2017 Paul Tomlinson Buy
2 Suspense Thriller 2018 Paul Tomlinson Buy
3 Crime Thriller 2019 Paul Tomlinson Buy

The Genre Writer series is one of Paul Tomlinson’s more unusual projects. Each book is titled after a genre: Mystery (2017), Suspense Thriller (2018), and Crime Thriller (2019). The books operate as both examples of and commentary on the genres they are named for, mixing self-aware humor with actual genre plotting.

The series appeals to readers who enjoy fiction that plays with its own conventions while still delivering the goods of the genre it is riffing on.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Genre Writer series?

There are three books in the Genre Writer series, published between 2017 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Genre Writer series?

The first book in the Genre Writer series is Mystery, published in 2017.

What is the Genre Writer series about?

Each book in the series takes its title from a genre and tells a story in that style. Mystery, Suspense Thriller, and Crime Thriller are both examples of their named genres and commentary on them, playing with conventions while still telling complete stories.

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