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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Since he has announced his retirement from writing, now is a great time to catch up on all the Don Winslow books in order in anticipation of his final release. Winslow has made a name for himself by realistically portraying the clash between law enforcement and crime. Many, but not all, of his books take place in America, while all …
In the four years since her debut publication, Stone has published a truly incredible number of books on her own and as collaborations with fellow authors. There are nine series that make up the Mary Stone books in order, with two being spin-offs of previous series.
Stone often follows a similar formula for her series. There is frequently a prequel …
John Grisham’s latest book returns to the setting and characters from one of his earliest books: The Firm. This was the book that really put Grisham on the map as one of the best legal thriller authors in publishing. His subsequent books continued to establish that legacy, which is apparent by looking at all the John Grisham books in order.…
Hunter is well-known for creating compelling, realistic characters with a killer shot amidst high-stakes situations. Bob Lee Swagger is just one example of such a character from the Stephen Hunter books in order.
That series was the basis for two more tangential series following characters within Swagger’s orbit with the same tenacity for justice. They are willing to do whatever …
The Jack Ryan series by Tom Clancy are some of the most iconic political thriller books. The series began nearly 40 years ago and has continued following Clancy’s death for the past decade. Before he passed away, he began writing the Jack Ryan Jr books in order and his legacy continues with several more books published.
As the title suggests, …
He has been called a master of psychological suspense — and he has the degrees to back up that claim. Using his own scientific knowledge, Kellerman explores the dark depths of the human mind. Reading the Jonathan Kellerman books in order is a wonderful foray into the darkest corners of humanity.
Before he became a bestselling …
In the last decade and a half, Allison Brennan has published an impressive number of books and novellas. All of the Allison Brennan books in order vary on the spectrum from mystery thrillers with a dash of romance to romantic thrillers with a lot of mystery, but she has found her niche within the publishing world.
Allison …
Jack Ryan movies and TV shows run aplenty. You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard of them. And I imagine that you’re here now because you’ve seen one and are now looking for a list of Jack Ryan books in order.
There are two ways to read Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan books in order: Publication …
A queen of gruesome horror, Karin Slaughter writes dark and macabre books that are hauntingly realistic. If you enjoy crime thrillers, psychological thrillers, and books that get under your skin, here is how you can read the Karin Slaughter books in order.
You might be thinking that the last name Slaughter feels a bit …
Did you love The Terminal List TV show starring Chris Pratt on Amazon Prime? As is often the case with adaptations, there are differences between the books and the production, but you will not regret reading the source material. So, here is a complete list of the Jack Carr books in order to fill the James Reece-sized void in your …