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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If you’re looking for the Lisa Jewell books in order, the main thing to know is that most of her novels are standalones, but a few are connected. Jewell started with contemporary fiction and relationship drama before becoming best known for domestic suspense and psychological thrillers.
That makes her backlist easier than it looks at first. The series are …
Looking for the Alex Rider books in order? I’ve put the novels, short-story collections, bonus fiction, companion books, graphic adaptations, and screen versions together in one place without counting the same story twice.
Anthony Horowitz’s spy series begins when Alex discovers that his uncle worked for MI6. From there, the missions grow into a continuing story involving Scorpia, Alex’s …
John Grisham has written more than 30 novels, a non-fiction book, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. However, he is by far most well-known for penning suspenseful courtroom dramas that draw from his practical experience in the field of law. This list will focus on his fiction novels and narrow down his bibliography to the 15 …
Stone Barrington is Stuart Woods’ smooth-talking former NYPD detective turned New York attorney, and the series follows him through murder cases, legal trouble, political danger, wealthy clients, intelligence work, and plenty of trouble in very expensive places. If you’re trying to read the Stone Barrington books in order, publication order is the simplest choice.
The books build around Stone’s …
Tom Clancy is one of the most well-known thriller authors of our time. His books are known for their intense action and suspense and have been turned into blockbuster movies such as “The Hunt for Red October” and “Clear and Present Danger.” If you’re looking for an edge-of-your-seat read, then check out my list of best Tom Clancy novels.
James Patterson has written so many great books that it can be hard to choose which ones you’ll read first. To help with your decision, here is a list with some of the best James Patterson books that you should read.
Patterson is one of the most popular authors due in large part to his thriller novels. His books are …
Looking for the Tom Clancy books in order? This guide organizes Tom Clancy’s books by series, including the Ryanverse, Net Force, Op-Center, Splinter Cell, and more. It works best as a full Tom Clancy hub, while the dedicated Jack Ryan guides linked below go deeper on the Ryanverse.
Use the Jump links to go straight to the franchise you …
Looking for Jeffrey Archer books in order? This guide brings together his major series, standalone novels, short story collections, children’s books, plays, prison diaries, and screen adaptations in one place.
Archer writes multigenerational family sagas, political and financial thrillers, crime fiction, and twist-driven short stories. His best-known work includes the Kane and Abel trilogy, the Clifton Chronicles, the William Warwick …
If you’re looking for Harlan Coben books in order, the simplest starting point is to decide whether you want the Myron Bolitar books, the Mickey Bolitar YA series, one of his newer recurring characters, or a standalone thriller. Coben is best known for fast, twisty suspense, but his bibliography is easier to follow once the series are separated.
I’d …
Looking for the Kathy Reichs books in order? Start with the Temperance Brennan novels if you want the main series, then add the novellas, Virals books, standalone novel, and non-fiction after that.
The tricky part is that Reichs has more than one reading path. Temperance Brennan is the big one, but there are also short stories, the young adult …