Mark Alpert Books In Order
Mark Alpert is an American techno-thriller author best known for the Final Theory series and the Order of Six series.
This page lists all Mark Alpert books in order, including his standalone novels.
Final Theory Series (Books in Order)
The Final Theory series follows a physics professor whose work draws him into dangerous situations linked to modern science and technology.
Publication Order
- Final Theory, 2008
- The Omega Theory, 2011
Order of Six Series (Books in Order)
The Order of the Six series is a young adult thriller series that follows a group of teenagers caught up in a conspiracy involving science, technology, and secret organizations.
Publication Order
- The Six, 2015
- The Siege, 2016
- The Silence, 2017
Short Story Collections
- Dark Matter: Artificial, 2021
Standalone Novels
- Extinction, 2013
- The Furies, 2014
- The Orion Plan, 2016
- The Coming Storm, 2019
- Saint Joan of New York, 2019
- The Doomsday Show, 2022
Mark Alpert Biography
Mark Alpert is an American author known for his science- and technology-driven thriller novels.
Official website: markalpert.com
Mark Alpert was born in New York City in 1961. He studied astrophysics at Princeton University, where he became interested in theoretical science, and later, after taking creative writing courses at the Columbia University, he earned a master’s degree in creative writing and poetry.
Before become a writer, he worked as a journalist, covering science, technology, and politics. He wrote for several publications, including the Fortune Magazine, Popular Mechanics, and Scientific American, where he became a a member of the board of editors.
His debut novel, Final Theory, published in 2008 by Simon & Schuster was the beginning of his career as a techno-thriller writer. The novel focused on advance science and technology threats.
His work includes adult thrillers series and standalone novels, as well as the Order of the Six, a young adult science-based thriller series. His novels are based on themes related to emerging technologies, scientific research, and the real-life consequences of misusing them.
Mark Alpert Awards and Honors
Awards
- Best Novel Award, William Faulkner Literary Competition (2021)
Nominations and Shortlists
- The Six – Cybils Award Young Adult Speculative Fiction (2015)
- The Six – Utah Beehive Book Award (2017)
- The Six – Connecticut Nutmeg Award (2019)
