“Books in Order: Delving into the Intricate Writings of Alex Grecian
Alex Grecian, a distinguished American author, has created an extensive body of work consisting of diachronic mystery novels and captivated comic books. He is acclaimed for writing the ‘Scotland Yard’s Murder Squad’ series and co-establishing the comic book series – ‘Proof’. This article offers a detailed insight into Grecian’s life, his unique approach to writing and most notably, his books in order.
A childhood drenched in the literary brilliance of C.S Lewis, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll to Edgar Allan Poe, shaped Grecian’s fascination with language, narrative, and suspense. As he branched into the realm of crime fiction, authors such as Graham Greene, Donald E. Westlake, Ross Macdonald, and John D. MacDonald influenced his stylistic evolution.
Throughout his flourishing writing career, Grecian has garnered plenty of nominations for prestigious awards. He is the virtuous recipient of the State Library of Kansas’ Kansas Notable Book Award, bagging it for his masterpieces: The Yard and The Black Country.
Taking a Journey with Comic Books and Novels
Grecian’s literary journey commenced as a comic book writer. He debuted with his published graphic novel, Seven Sons. A retelling of an ancient Chinese tale labelled The Five Brothers, it dates back to 300 AD.
His breakthrough as a novelist came rushing in with the 2012 release of The Yard, launching his historical mystery series of Scotland Yard’s Murder Squad. As we delve deeper into his oeuvre, here’s a comprehensible listing of Alex Grecian’s books in order of their initial publication.