Thriller and suspense series in order, including the kind of books you finish at 2 a.m. because “one more chapter” is a lie. Start here if you want the cleanest reading order and the key series pages.
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Nelson DeMille has written many crime thriller novels since his debut was published in 1974. He has created a name for himself through writing about his home of Long Island and his sense of dry humor which shines through in his novels. If you’re looking to find out more about all the Nelson DeMille books in order, including those under …
For the simplest Dexter books in order, read Jeff Lindsay’s eight main novels in publication order. The series starts with Darkly Dreaming Dexter and ends with Dexter Is Dead, and the publication order is also the series order.
The TV series is the version most people know, but the books split away quickly. Season 1 mostly follows the first …
Mark Dawson has achieved great success as an independent author for his crime thrillers surrounding Group Fifteen, an illusive secret government agency for all things outside the scope of the law. It has been the inspiration for four different series, but Dawson has also written much more since his debut in 2001. Learn more about all the Mark Dawson books …
In a career only spanning 11 years thus far, Victor Methos has already published more than 50 books, accrued accolades and praise, and won awards. He is most well-known for crime legal thrillers such as A Killer’s Wife, The Neon Lawyer, The Shotgun Lawyer, and The Hallows, but keep reading to discover all the Victor Methos books in order.
Whether you first met Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on screen or have been following along since the publication of the first book in 2005, there is no denying Grace’s allure. Intelligent, crafty, and refreshingly real, he has enamored fans for nearly two decades. If you’ve never read the Roy Grace books in order before, you’re in for a plot-twisting, page-turning …
Looking for a list of Peter James books in order? You’ll find the full reading order below, including his series, standalones, and short fiction.
Peter James is best known for the Roy Grace novels, but his bibliography goes beyond that series. Having everything in one place makes it easier to see how his books fit together.
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Will Trent is one of Karin Slaughter’s most popular characters, who she describes as hard not to love. He is intelligent and resolute, but also bears the scars of his difficult childhood. You’ve likely seen Slaughter’s books adorning bookstore shelves everywhere, so keep reading to find out how to read her Will Trent series in order.
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Elvis Cole is the protagonist that propelled Robert Crais onto the bookshelves of readers all over the world. Cole is described as a wise-cracking Vietnam vet determined to never grow up, who quotes Jiminy Cricket, and carries a .38. If you enjoy mystery crime thrillers with a literary twist, you’ll enjoy reading the Robert Crais books in order.
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If you’re trying to read the Orphan X books in order, start with Gregg Hurwitz’s first Evan Smoak novel and follow publication order. The main cases usually have their own thriller plots, but Evan’s past, his rules, his enemies, and his relationships build across the series.
Evan Smoak was raised inside the government’s Orphan Program and trained to become …
If you’re looking for a list of all the Steve Berry books in order, then it’s likely you’re a fan of history, thrillers, and deeply guarded secrets. While his path to authorship was not all smooth sailing, Berry has become an international fan favorite with his historical crime thriller novels.
Keep reading to find out more about his popular Cotton …