Alex Irvine Books in Order
Explore Alex Irvine’s books in order, with summaries of his original fantasy and science fiction, franchise novels, and illustrated guides to fictional worlds.
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Alex Irvine books in publication order
25 books
The Supernatural Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons and Ghouls
by Alex Irvine
2001
Drawing on the Winchester brothers’ investigations, this illustrated guide catalogs supernatural creatures, restless spirits, demons, and other threats. Entries explain their origins and weaknesses, alongside notes and material connected to John Winchester’s monster-hunting journal.
A Scattering of Jades
by Alex Irvine
2002
After a devastating New York fire, Archie Prescott becomes entangled in a plot involving his missing daughter and an ancient Mesoamerican power. His search connects resurrected gods, blood sacrifice, and the strange possibilities hidden beneath Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave.
Unintended Consequences
by Alex Irvine
2003
These thirteen stories explore uncertain futures, alternate histories, and the unexpected costs of human ambition. Their settings range from ethnic conflict and entrepreneurial schemes to ancient Egypt, magical encounters, distant galaxies, and a different history of baseball.
One King, One Soldier
by Alex Irvine
2004
Korean War veteran Lance Porter enters a San Francisco mystery involving poet Jack Spicer and the Fisher King. His investigation intertwines with stories of Arthur Rimbaud in Africa and baseball player George Gibson, revealing connections across history.
The Life of Riley
by Alex Irvine
2005
Following an alien intervention that transforms America, former Marine Gabriel Riley becomes a fugitive after a shooting near the White House. His wife Zena and others investigate his disappearance amid suspicions about a device with catastrophic potential.
The Narrows
by Alex Irvine
2005
During World War II, a Detroit factory secretly produces golems for the Allied war effort. Worker Jared’s encounter with the ominous Nain Rouge draws him into a struggle involving German espionage, industrial magic, and threats beyond ordinary warfare.
Batman
by Alex Irvine
2006
An arsonist called Enfer spreads destruction through Gotham while an escape from Arkham unleashes further chaos. When the Joker discovers Batman’s secret headquarters, his scheme to impersonate the hero leaves the real Batman confronting a dangerous double.
The Vertigo Encyclopedia
by Alex Irvine
2008
This illustrated reference explores the characters, storylines, and themes of Vertigo’s comics and graphic novels. It traces connections across their fictional worlds and profiles creators including Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, and Garth Ennis alongside their influential work.
Buyout
by Alex Irvine
2009
A near-future program offers prisoners money for their families in exchange for voluntary execution. Its spokesman, Martin Kindred, faces a personal crisis when a potential participant may be connected to the murder of his police-officer brother.
Supernatural
by Alex Irvine
2009
Presented as John Winchester’s journal, this tie-in records his hunt for the supernatural forces behind his wife’s death. Research, encounters, and hidden clues reveal the dangerous legacy inherited by his sons Sam and Dean after he disappears.
The Seal of Karga Kul
by Alex Irvine
2010
Courier Remy’s delivery becomes a perilous adventure after a scorpion attack leaves him poisoned. Rescued by a band of adventurers, he discovers that his magically sealed package connects their journey to an ancient conflict threatening the surrounding lands.
Transformers
by Alex Irvine
2010
On Cybertron, gladiator Megatron and data clerk Orion Pax initially share hopes of overturning an oppressive social order. Their competing visions eventually divide them, setting the stage for the conflict between the Decepticons and Optimus Prime’s Autobots.
Virus
by Alex Irvine
2010
After an aircraft collision draws Tony Stark into a HYDRA conspiracy, Madame Hydra and Arnim Zola threaten his technology. A virus compromises Iron Man’s armor while an army of clones and a trusted friend complicate the danger.
Dungeons and Dragons Dark Sun
by Alex Irvine
2011
Escaped gladiator Grudvik is pursued across Athas by a trader hired to return him to captivity. Their confrontation forces an uneasy alliance as the two struggle to survive a harsh desert in this post-apocalyptic Dungeons & Dragons setting.
Dungeons and Dragons, Volume 1
by Alex Irvine
2011
Exiles
by Alex Irvine
2011
With the AllSpark cast into space, Optimus Prime leads the Autobots in search of Cybertron’s lost colonies. Megatron pursues them, while sabotage aboard their ship and mysteries surrounding the ancient Primes threaten their attempt to find allies.
The Adventures of Tintin
by Alex Irvine
2011
A model ship purchased at a market draws Tintin into the search for Red Rackham’s treasure. Pursued by dangerous rivals, he and Snowy follow clues across land and sea in this expanded novelization of the animated film.
Pacific Rim
by Alex Irvine
2013
As giant monsters emerge from the ocean, humanity deploys enormous robots controlled by mentally linked pilots. A former pilot and an inexperienced trainee become crucial to a desperate defensive effort in this novelization of the science-fiction film.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
by Alex Irvine
2014
Ten years after a devastating virus, Caesar’s growing ape community encounters human survivors struggling to rebuild. A fragile peace between the groups gives way to mistrust and the threat of war in this official film novelization.
The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane
by Alex Irvine
2014
Ichabod Crane records his experiences as a Revolutionary-era man displaced into modern Sleepy Hollow. His journal combines memories, investigations with Abbie Mills, and clues involving biblical mysteries and George Washington as they confront supernatural threats.
X-Men
by Alex Irvine
2014
In a future where Sentinels imprison mutants, Kate Pryde attempts to change history by reaching her younger self. The X-Men must prevent the event that leads to this catastrophe in a prose adaptation of the comics storyline.
Independence Day
by Alex Irvine
2016
Twenty years after Earth’s first alien invasion, humanity has built new defenses using captured extraterrestrial technology. A much larger threat tests those preparations, forcing a small group to confront an overwhelming enemy in this official movie novelization.
New York Collapse
by Alex Irvine
2016
A fictional survival manual contains the handwritten account of April Kelleher, trapped in a quarantined New York after a weaponized smallpox outbreak. Her notes, clues, and puzzles transform practical guidance into an investigation of the disaster’s origins.
Power Rangers
by Alex Irvine
2017
Five ordinary teenagers discover that they must defend their town and the wider world from an alien threat. This official junior novelization follows their transformation into the Power Rangers and their effort to become a team.
Broken Dawn
by Alex Irvine
2019
Division agent Aurelio Diaz pursues a colleague connected to civilian deaths while April Kelleher searches for answers after her husband’s murder. Their paths converge amid the threat of a new virus in an America still recovering from catastrophe.
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