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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Sandra Brown is a romance and mystery writer. She has more than 50 titles in her name, including romance novels, suspense thrillers, and short stories. To help you work through her impressive collection of novels, we’ve listed out the Sandra Brown books in order.
Sandra Brown has written more than 70 New York Times bestselling books…
Joel C. Rosenberg is a bestselling political thriller author who frequently writes about international relations between the United States and the Middle East. He also includes Christian or Biblical themes in the Joel Rosenberg books in order by incorporating elements from scripture as events unfold.
Joel Rosenberg is the author of many political thrillers as well …
When Matthew Reilly sits down to write his books, his goal is to encapsulate the feel and scale of an epic blockbuster. So, if you’re a fan of action-packed thrillers then you’ll want to keep reading to find out more about all the Matthew Reilly books in order.
He has written young adult and adult fiction in a variety of …
David Baldacci has been writing for nearly 30 years. He is perhaps most well-known for the Amos Decker series, but there are plenty more David Baldacci books in order to enjoy if you’ve already read each book in that series.
Baldacci has also written a middle grade and a young adult series in addition to his trademark thrillers with a …
Dennis Lehane is most well-known for his novels Mystic River and Shutter Island, thanks in part to the star-studded movie adaptations of each book. But there are many more Dennis Lehane books in order including two series and several short stories.
Lehane writes mystery thrillers that vary from psychological thrillers like Shutter Island to more crime thrillers like Mystic River. …
There are two ways to read the Natasha Preston books in order depending on your genre preference. That’s because Preston’s books can be neatly categorized by either her young adult novels or her contemporary romances. However, you can also read her bibliography in publication order and follow the trajectory of her career.
Natasha Preston grew up in …
The Shari Lapena books in order are perfect for domestic thriller fans. The Canadian novelist writes compelling and suspenseful mysteries. Her books focus on seemingly perfect towns and families, but danger and terror are lurking behind closed doors.
The subgenre of domestic thrillers is how Lapena achieved international recognition for her writing, but it is not how she began writing. …
The Travis McGee books in order were published during the middle of the twentieth century. These books are the precursor to some of the most popular series and characters in the genre today. Unlike the detective stories of the early twentieth century, Travis McGee was a bit brasher and more focused on vigilante justice that would bring him money.
Travis …
James Patterson is one of the most prolific modern authors. He has written and co-written dozens and dozens of novels, selling millions of copies around the world. The Maximum Ride books in order are some of his most popular young adult books.
The series follows a group of teenagers who are part-human and part-avian. The flock, as they call themselves, …
While only the first three Jason Bourne books in order are by Robert Ludlum, he established a precedent and tone that has continued for twenty years after his death. Eric van Lustbader first began writing Jason Bourne thrillers in Ludlum’s stead and more recently Brian Freeman began writing for the estate.
The books are in the vein of classic spy …