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Allison Brennan is the American author behind numerous bestselling thrillers.

Her writing career began in 2005 with her debut novel, The Prey. Since then, her books have sold millions of copies around the globe, earning her numerous accolades, including the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award and the Daphne du Maurier Award.

Allison Brennan Books in Order

Dubbed “a master of suspense” for her hauntingly captivating stories, Allison Brennan is a powerhouse in the thriller genre, particularly romantic thrillers.

So, if you enjoy a good love story packed with chilling cliffhangers and electrifying plot twists, you’ll love this author’s work.

Brennan has written over fifty popular novels, novellas, and short stories. And in this post, I’ll list them all in reading and publication order.

So, without further ado, let’s explore Allison Brennan’s impressive bibliography.

The Predator Trilogy

This three-part series begins with the story of a former FBI agent turned crime fiction author named Rowan Smith.

Four years ago, Rowan left her dangerous, high-stakes career in the FBI behind her. She’d seen more than her fair share of real-life bloodshed and was ready to turn her hand to penning fictional murder mysteries instead.

That way, she could finally make sure that the good guys always come out on top and that the bad guys always get what they deserve.

But one morning, Rowan wakes up to some harrowing news. A twisted killer has taken inspiration from her novels, executing his victims in the same style as the killers in her own stories.

And even more disturbingly, the victims share the same name as the characters in her books.

The Predator Trilogy in Reading And Publication Order

The No Evil books are loosely connected, but each story reads as a standalone. So, you can read this series in any order you choose.

1. The Prey (2005)
2. The Hunt (2006)
3. The Kill (2006)

The No Evil Trilogy

Book one of this heart stopping set of novels begins with the disturbing murder of an eighteen-year-old girl. Police Detective Carina Kincaid has seen her fair share of grizzly killings during her career.

Still, this particular case sends shivers down her spine. The victim’s mouth was sealed shut with glue, her skin desecrated with obscenities, and her suffocated remains left to rot inside a garbage bag.

And so, Detective Kincaid is determined to catch the monster who did this, no matter what.

The prime suspect is the victim’s ex-boyfriend. But with no hard evidence, she’s forced to lie in wait. Yet meanwhile, the suspect’s brother, Sheriff Nick Thomas, is conducting his investigation, and he’ll stop at nothing to prove his brother’s innocence.

But Detective Kincaid and Sheriff Thomas soon realize that if they’re going to find out the truth, they’ll have to work together. Otherwise, it won’t be long until this vicious killer strikes again.

The No Evil Books in Reading And Publication Order

The No Evil books are loosely connected, but each story reads as a standalone. So, you can read this series in any order you choose.

1. Speak No Evil (2007)
2. See No Evil (2007)
3. Fear No Evil (2007)

The Prison Break Trilogy

This chilling trilogy tells the stories of three different prison breaks and the twisted web of horror which unfolds following each convict’s escape.

Book one, Killing Fear, centres around Detective Will Hooper, who, seven years ago, helped to put killer Theodore Glenn behind bars. Glenn mutilated his victims for kicks and never showed remorse for his crimes. And now, a catastrophic disaster has freed him from his cell, and he’s hungry for vengeance on those who put him away.

Glenn’s targets are nonother than Detective Hooper and Robin McKenna, an ex-stripper whose brave testimony secured his guilty verdict.

And so, Hooper and McKenna must put aside their grievances of the past and work together to evade this psychopath’s rampage of revenge.

The Prison Break Trilogy in Order

A common theme connects the Prison Break books, but each story reads as a standalone. So, you can read this series in any order you choose.

1. Killing Fear (2008)
2. Tempting Evil (2008)
3. Playing Dead (2008)

The FBI Trilogy

In book one of Allison Brennan’s FBI Trilogy, Agent Megan Elliott is on the hunt for a killer who left a homeless veteran dead in the backstreets of Sacramento.

But her mission won’t be easy. As she digs deeper into the case, she realizes that this particular murder is just a small piece in a much bigger, more twisted, sadistic puzzle.

And so, she reluctantly joins forces with the ruthless Jack Kincaid, a soldier-for-hire who was a close friend of one of the killer’s victims. Together, they must set aside their differences and undeniable chemistry to bring evil to justice.

The FBI Trilogy Books in Reading And Publication Order

The No Evil books are loosely connected, but each story reads as a standalone. So, you can read this series in any order you choose.

1. Sudden Death (2009)
2. Fatal Secrets (2009)
3. Cutting Edge (2009)

The Seven Deadly Sins Books

This gripping paranormal romance series takes us into a dark and seductive underworld marred by demonic possession and supernatural forces.

At the start of the series, we meet protagonist Moira O’Donnel, a witch who has spent several years searching the globe for her sorceress mother. And now, her dangerous quest has brought her to a small California town where unseen evil entities are about to be unleashed.

Moria’s mother has summoned the living incarnations of the Seven Deadly Sins, and now, they’re turning this once peaceful little town into hell on earth.

The Seven Deadly Sins Books in Publication Order

There are three major novels and two novellas in the Seven Deadly Sins series. Below, you’ll find them all in the order they were originally published. But, if you’d prefer to read these stories in chronological order, skip ahead to the following list.

1. Original Sin (2000)
2. Carnal Sin (2010)
3. Ghostly Justice (2010) (novella)
4. Deliver Us From Evil (2007) (prequel novella)
5. Mortal Sin (2014)

The Seven Deadly Sins Books in Chronological Reading Order

To get the most out of the Seven Deadly Sins series, it’s best to read these books in chronological order, listed below.

1. Deliver Us From Evil (2007) (prequel novella)
2. Original Sin (2000)
3. Carnal Sin (2010)
4. Ghostly Justice (2010) (novella)
5. Mortal Sin (2014)

The Lucy Kincaid Books

Allison Brennan’s most popular series follows Lucy Kincaid, a young woman who joined the FBI after narrowly escaping death at the hands of a twisted online predator.

Now, alongside her partner, private investigator and internet security expert, Sean Rogan, she works to bring some of the world’s deadliest cybercriminals to justice.

If you’ve read the No Evil trilogy, you might recognize Lucy from book three, Fear No Evil. Her character also appears in the fourth book of the Max Revere series, Shattered.

The Lucy Kincaid Books in Reading And Publication Order

There are seventeen novels in the Lucy Kincaid series. Still, there are also several novellas and short stories to explore too.

The list below is the publication order of the major novels. But to fully explore the series, I recommend reading the short stories and novellas.

1. Love Me to Death (2010)
2. Kiss Me, Kill Me (2011)
3. If I Should Die (2011)
4. Silenced (2012)
5. Stalked (2012)
6. Stolen (2013)
7. Cold Snap (2013)
8. Dead Heat (2014)
9. Best Laid Plans (2015)
10. No Good Deed (2015)
11. The Lost Girls (2016)
12. Make Them Pay (2017)
13. Breaking Point (2018)
14. Too Far Gone (2018)
15. Nothing to Hide (2019)
16. Cut and Run (2020)
17. Cold as Ice (2020)

The Lucy Kincaid Short Stories And Novellas

There are six supplementary short stories and novellas in the Lucy Kincaid series. Below, you’ll find them in the order they were originally published.

1. Love Is Murder/Vacation Interrupted (2011)
2. Reckless (2013)
3. Two to Die For (2017)
4. Storm Warning (2019)
5. No Way Out (2020)
6. A Deeper Fear (2021)

The Complete List of The Lucy Kincaid Novels, Novellas, And Short Stories in Reading Order

To get the most out of the Lucy Kincaid series, it’s best to read the novellas and short stories alongside the major novels. So, below, I’ve put together the official author-recommended reading list of every work in the series.

1. Lucy Kincaid #1: Love Me to Death
2. Lucy Kincaid #2: Kiss Me, Kill Me
3. Lucy Kincaid #3: If I Should Die
4. Lucy Kincaid #4: Silenced
5. Lucy Kincaid #4.5: Love is Murder/ Vacation Interrupted (novella/short story)
6. Lucy Kincaid #5: Stalked
7. Lucy Kincaid #5.5: Reckless (novella/short story)
8. Lucy Kincaid #6: Stolen
9. Lucy Kincaid #7: Cold Snap
10. Lucy Kincaid #8: Dead Heat
11. Lucy Kincaid #9: Best Laid Plans
12. Lucy Kincaid #10: No Good Deed
13. Lucy Kincaid #11: The Lost Girls
14. Lucy Kincaid #12: Make Them Pay
15. Lucy Kincaid #12.5: Two to Die For (novella/short story)
16. Lucy Kincaid #13: Breaking Point
17. Lucy Kincaid #14: Too Far Gone
18. Lucy Kincaid #14.5: Storm Warning (novella/short story)
19. Lucy Kincaid #15: Nothing to Hide
20. Lucy Kincaid #16: Cut and Run
21. Lucy Kincaid #16.5: No Way Out (novella/short story)
22. Lucy Kincaid #17: Cold as Ice
23. Lucy Kincaid #17.5 A Deeper Fear (novella/short story)

The Moreno & Hart Mysteries (With Laura Griffin)

In 2013, Allison Brennan teamed up with fellow bestselling thriller author Laura Griffin to pen this page-turning four-part series.

The books center around Scarlet Moreno and Krista Hart, a pair of formidable detectives and best friends who set up their private investigation firm in Orange County.

But while they’ve left the dangerous world of policing behind them, their latest cases will prove even deadlier than they could’ve imagined.

The Moreno & Hart Mysteries in Reading And Publication Order

To get the most out of the Moreno & Hart Mysteries, it’s best to read these books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Crash and Burn (2013)
2. Hit and Run (2014)
3. Frosted (2015)
4. Lost and Found (2016)

The Max Revere Books

This bestselling series follows Maxine ‘Max’ Revere, a renowned investigative reporter with her national television show.

Max is a formidable detective who travels across America cracking unsolved murder cases and bringing down notorious killers in her trademark style. If justice is found, Max will stop at nothing to serve it.

The Max Revere Books in Reading And Publication Order

To get the most out of the Max Revere series, it’s best to read these books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Maximum Exposure (2014)
2. Notorious (2014)
3. Compulsion (2015)
4. Poisonous (2016)
5. Two to Die For (2017)
6. Shattered (2017)
7. Abandoned (2018)

The Quinn & Costa Thriller Books

LAPD Detective Kara Quinn and FBI special agent Mathias Costa star in this gripping crime thriller series as they track down murderous criminals across America.

Book one begins when Detective Quinn discovers the body of a young nurse during her morning run in her hometown of Liberty Lake. And when word reaches FBI agent Mathias Costa, he’s certain that the profile of the murder matches his latest target; the deadly Triple Killer.

And so, they join forces to stop him in his tracks before he slips away from their grasp and inflicts his deadly wrath on another unsuspecting innocent. And the stakes have never been higher, as next time, the victim could be one of their own.

The Quinn & Costa Thriller Books in Reading And Publication Order

To get the most out of the Quinn & Costa series, it’s best to read these books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Third to Die (2020)
2. Tell No Lies (2021)
3. The Wrong Victim (2022)
4. Seven Girls Gone (due to be published in 2023)

The Regan Merritt Books

Regan Merritt is a former US Marshall who teams up with investigative podcaster Lucas Vega to solve the mysterious case of a murdered sorority girl named Candace Swain.

Three years ago, Candace left a party and was never seen alive again. Two weeks later, her body was discovered. But in the aftermath of the crime, her killer was never found.

Now, Lucas has discovered some chilling new clues that could help solve the case, but the police are unwilling to reopen the investigation.

And so, he revisits Candace’s final hours in a college campus podcast, asking his listeners to share vital information that could help bring her killer to justice.

With the help of Regan Merritt’s elite experience and expertise, it’s only a matter of time before he tracks down the perpetrator. But Lucas is motivated by more than just a simple thirst for justice. And if they’re going to solve the case, he’s going to have to come to clean first.

The Regan Merritt Books in Reading And Publication Order

So far, there’s just one book in the Regan Merritt series, but a brand new installment will hit the shelves next year.

1. The Sorority Murder (2021)
2. Don’t Open the Door (due to be published in 2023)

Conclusion

Allison Brennan is a master of suspense, and once you pick up one of her novels, you’re bound to be hooked. But beware; her tantalizing tales are packed with thrills and chills, and they’re not for the faint-hearted.

Are you already a fan of Allison Brennan’s work? If so, I’d love to hear about your favorite books. Drop me a comment in the box below!

Author Don Winslow is known for his characteristic style of writing. With sharp and focused dialogues to create excellent characters, Don Winslow is often considered one of our time’s most prominent crime thriller writers.

His command over characters and their interaction and his excellent writing style brings magic to his books. It is also the reason why his book “Savage” has been adapted into a major motion picture.

But what’s stopping you from starting his books if you are more of a reader than a watcher? Don’t know where to start? Well, in that case, here is the complete list of all the books by Don Winslow in reading order.

All Book Series And Standalone Novels

Neal Carey Series

The Neil Carey series is unlike your typical run-of-the-mill detective/ thriller novel series. It is a story about a character and an organization like you have never read before. The story is based in Rhode Island, and the protagonist, Neal Carey, is crafted complexly.

The series is filled with pleasantly “bizarre” stories that are well-written. The reason why we use “bizarre” here is that the setting, theme, and environment created by Winslow are genuinely unique.

From the descriptive streets and undergrounds of London to the brilliantly crafted character of Joe Graham, Mr. Winslow has created an excellent series that deserves all the praise it gets. Here’s something about the first book in the series.

Start with: A Cool Breeze on The Underground

If you are looking for something truly unique to read yet with familiar structure and groundwork, then “A Cool Breeze on the Underground” will do more than impress you; it will surprise you.

Neal Carey has done a fantastic job writing some of the most uniquely contrived plots, characters, and scenes that would blow your mind. A Cool Breeze on the Underground is about a distinct person named Neal Carey.

Carey is a talented fellow, but he is not the one who follows the rules. This results in him getting in trouble. But then he meets a man named Joe Graham, who introduces him to the “Bank.”

Without giving too much of the plot, the narrative takes a wild turn when Carey is taken in and trained to become a master of investigation. From using unique tricks to investigate places to understanding how to follow a suspect without raising suspicion, Carey learns it all.

But all of this training is not without any payment. Carey is then asked by the Bank to go on a dangerous mission to find the daughter of a prominent figure.

This girl is underground in London, a place filled with some of the most astonishing types of criminals you’ll ever read about.

This book is filled with all of them, from murderers, thieves, and punk to characters that would entertain you for hours. The pacing is wonderfully great, with no moments that feel like a drag, and the end will make you pick up the next book in the series.

There are five books in the series. Here are all of the books in reading order:

1. A Cool Breeze on the Underground
2. The Trail to Buddha’s Mirror
3. Way Down on the High Lonely
4. A Long Walk Up the Water Slide
5. While Drowning in the Desert

Savage Series

While Don Winslow wrote five books for the Neal Carey series, it is the Savage series that put him in a prominent place as an author. This book series is Winslow’s most famous and well-read book series.

This book series is about three main characters; Ben, Cho, and O. Ben and Cho are best friends. They are both in love with the girl, O. The book is prominently a thriller series, but there is more to it than just exciting parts.

There are a lot of emotions (especially in the first book), a lot of drama, and social commentary. All of this is enhanced even more by the sharp writing style of Don Winslow.

Start with: The Kings of Cool

The Kings of Cool is the prequel to the massively popular (and soon-to-be motion picture novel Savages). Since we are presenting this list in reading order, this is the book you should start with. But if you read Savages first, that is also fine.

So what is “The Kings of Cool” about? This book is the prequel story of the main characters of the second book, Savages; Ben, Chon, and O. Sit in a time machine and get back to the 1960s as the story is set in Southern California in the 60s.

It isn’t easy to put this book in a category. While the second book (or the first book if you consider chronological order) is a great thriller, this book is more like the primer to the thriller.

There is a good amount of drama, emotions, betrayal, and family values, and some compelling and touching writing. Don Winslow’s writing style is what adds shine to this book. The parts where this book works, it works.

There is a good amount of social commentary, thought-provoking dialogues, and complex yet grounded characters that will feel relatable and enjoyable to read. There are just two books in this series. Here’s the list.

1. The Kings of Cool
2. Savages

If you want to read this series in chronological order, here’s the order of Savages in chronological order:

1. Savages
2. The Kings of Cool

Power of The Dog Series

The Power of the Dog is an excellent book series that shows one of the most vital skills of Don Winslow; creating complex characters and making them interact in an intricate framework of emotions and scenes.

The series is about the powerful drug cartel that has sunk its teeth across North and South America. It is about how this cartel tooth has started releasing poison and affecting people near it.

One of the best ways to describe this series would be this; think of the “Power of the Dog” series as the tasteful combination of Mario Puzo’s Godfather with a hint of Taxi Driver and a dash of the action and thrill from Tom Clancy series.

This series has the right amount of action, thrill, drama, and suspense that will keep you hooked to the book. The fast pacing and the brilliant story add to the great experience even more.

Start With: The Power of The Dog

With over 500-pages, The Power of the Dog is a big book, and it has to be. The story is complex, with many characters, struggles, and interactions. And it all works perfectly.

It is challenging to tell a story about multiple characters and make the readers care about all of them. But Don Winslow does that gracefully. The story is about a complex, straight-to-the-point DEA agent. He is obsessed with bringing down the drug cartel’s leader, Adan Barrera.

It would be challenging and useless to describe the plot and quite impossible as well, owing to the story’s complexity. There are three beautiful books in the series. Here are the books in reading order:

1. The Power of the Dog
2. The Cartel
3. The Border

Short Stories

Don Winslow has written one fantastic short story called “Broken.” If you are someone who takes a lot of precautions before getting into a book series, then “Broken” would be the perfect book to get a taste of Winslow’s writing.

“Broken” is a collection of six novellas with some of the most brilliantly-crafted crime thrillers. The stories are fast-paced, the writing is shart, and the actions are adrenaline-pumping. Let’s look at the book’s title story with the same name.

Broken

Broken is a classic crime thriller with all the outstanding elements of a good crime thriller. It is a gritty tale about two brothers and their life choices, which lead to a completely different life. From nasty crimes, detailed descriptions are not for people with weak stomachs.

Pick up this book, and if you are a crime thriller enthusiast, you will also love this book and the author.

Non-Fiction Books

Don Winslow wrote one non-fiction book named “Looking for a Hero,” which is about war veteran Joe Ronnie Hooper and his life, experiences, and the toll the Vietnam war took on him.

The book contains a series of interviews with Hooper’s friends and family, detailed memoirs, and many other exciting stories that will let you look into the life of Hooper. Pick this book if you are into reading about real-life tales of wars.

• Looking for a Hero

Anthologies

There are three anthologies featuring the stories and novels by Don Winslow. Since these are just anthologies, there is no reading order to them.

• On a Raven’s Wing
• Phoenix Noir
• Hook, Line & Sinister

Standalone Books

What might surprise many people, Don Winslow has written more standalone books than books for any of his series. With “City on Fire” released just this year, he has written nine standalone novels.

These standalone novels are great for people looking to read something quickly without the need for getting complete series with it. These books have outstanding thrilling elements, complex characters, and intriguing plots.

Let’s briefly look at the book “Isle of Joy’s plot.

Isle of Joy

Set in the late fifties in New York, “The Isle of Joy” has all the elements of a gritty crime thriller. Walter Withers is the protagonist of this story, an ex-CIA agent who has turned into a private investigator after retiring.

But while bodyguarding an important person, someone sets him up, making him the prime suspect in the murder of the very same important person he was supposed to protect.

An excellent and thrilling experience that will keep you hooked to the book till the very end. Since this is a part of standalone novels, there is no reading order. Here are all the books in the series.

1. Isle of Joy
2. The Death and Life of Bobby Z
3. California Fire and Life
4. The Winter of Frankie Machine
5. The Dawn Patrol
6. The Gentlemen’s Hour
7. Satori
8. The Force
9. City on Fire

Conclusion

So that was it, an exhaustive list of all the books written by Don Winslow arranged in their respective series. Pick any of the series or standalone books if you want to start with something small and start reading some of the best crime thriller stories.

From writing captivating, extraordinary love stories filled with romance and drama to creating brilliant and suspenseful thrillers that will keep you turning the page, Tami Hoag, the writer from Iowa, has written dozens of books in different genres and sold millions of copies.

There are so many great stories to choose from and read from so many book series anthologies and standalone novels. But deciding where to get started is not that easy when the list of books is long.

If you are planning to read Tami Hoag’s brilliant books, this article is for you. Use it as a map to navigate the different series and books by Hoag and start the reading journey. We have arranged Hoag’s books in other series and their reading order.

So here is the complete list of all the books written by Tami Hoag in reading order, arranged in their book series. Before we start with getting into from which books to get started, here are all the book series and standalone novels by Tami Hoag:

Broussard And Fourcade Series

The Broussard and Fourcade series is a brilliant crime thriller with the lead characters Annie Broussard and Nick Fourcade. But unlike any other run-of-the-mill thriller series, the highlight of this book series is the emotional weight that comes with it.

There are some complexly crafted murder mysteries that the protagonists have to solve.

Still, the most significant challenge they face apart from these mysteries is the emotional weight of the tasks. It makes this story relatable and connects the readers to these fictional characters so well.

Start With: A Thin Dark Line

This book introduces the two leads of this series, Nick and Annie. Both are cops, and despite being similar, they are very different from each other.

A Thin Dark Line is the first book in this series, and it works so well in establishing the characters, their ideologies, their internal struggles, and their similarities.

A case has shaken everyone in the department, and the convict walks scot-free. While everyone accepts this, Nick has other plans. He is willing to cross the lines to get the convict behind bars.

While Annie wants the criminal to be punished, she is wary of doing anything to prevent the innocent from getting punished.

The story brings a lot of ups and downs in the lives of these characters, new relations are made, and new threats are revealed. This book and the series are a rollercoaster ride of emotions and thrills. Here are the three books in the series in reading order:

• A Thin Dark Line
• The Boy
• Bad Liar

Rainbow Chasers Series

Suppose you have been overwhelmed by the thrill and suspense (and gore) of the crime thriller series above. How about some literary desserts with this beautiful yet complex romantic story between two opposite people?

The Rainbow Chasers is Hoag’s take on a complex yet cute love story where fate brings two very different people together, and while the differences take over, pushing them apart, the journey together brings them closer and closer.

Start With: Heart of Gold

Faith Kincaid has had a troubled marriage and is trying to live a quiet and calm life with her daughter in a small town. But troubles start brewing again when Faith has to testify against her husband. This also puts her life at risk.

But agent Shane Callan is sent to be her bodyguard (against her wishes), and a love story starts to blossom. But many other things come with it, some good and some not so good. Read the story to see this beautiful story blossom.

There are four books in this series. Here are all the books arranged in reading order:

• Heart of Gold
• Keeping Company
• Reilly’s Return
• Magic

Kovac And Liska Series

The Kovac and Liska series is a brilliant short series about two agents (first Kate and Quinn and then Kovac and Liska) solving horrible and gut-wrenching crimes and getting over their own differences.

These books offer a unique mix of stories ranging from disturbing crime thrillers to mind-bending murder mysteries.

A dash of romance and love is also thrown into the series to make it even more enjoyable. But expect significant thriller aspects when reading this series.

Start With: Ashes to Ashes

Ashes to Ashes is a brilliant crime thriller story about a deranged serial killer dubbed by the media as “The Cremator.” He leaves no witnesses, and the worst is that he sets the victims on fire. But every serial killer slips once. And so does “The Cremator.”

Two agents who ultimately do not want to work with each other are assigned to solve the cases, find the criminal, and put an end to the deaths of innocent people.

Kate Conlan, a former FBI agent, and FBI’s special agent John Quinn must work together, overcoming their differences to stop this horrible crime.

There are six books in this series. Here are all the books arranged in reading order:

• Ashes to Ashes
• Dust to Dust
• Prior Bad Acts / Dead Sky
• The 1st Victim
• The 9th Girl
• The Bitter Season

Elena Estes Series

Elena Estes is an ex-cop who has had a complicated past, and now all she wants is hope. But hope is hard to find, and all she gets is no reason to have a happy life, a future, or a glimmer of hope.

But things change as she starts getting chances to do something good, save innocent lives, and prevent this hopelessness in others’ lives.

A great mix of complex characters and brilliant, mind-bending stories, the Elena Estes series is a must-read if you love the crime/thriller genre.

Start With: Dark Horse

This book would be for you if you were looking for something that would pump your adrenaline and keep you turning the pages. A great crime thriller that puts the protagonist in a race against time to solve the mystery or let an innocent die.

A young girl called Erin is missing, and no one seems to be taking any action until her stepsister reaches out to Elena Estes, an ex-cop struggling with her demons. The killer has kidnapped the young girl, and each second counts if Estes wants to save her.

This book is a series of thrilling experiences that will keep you turning the pages until you reach a conclusion. There are just two books in the series. Here are the books in reading order:

• Dark Horse
• The Alibi Man

Deer Lake Series

Tami Hoag is known for mixing romance and crime thrillers effortlessly, and the Deer Lake series is an example of that. An incredible story set in a small and remote town in Minnesota; the characters, the story, and the emotions all gel ideally in this series.

Start With: Night Sins

Deer Lake is a small and peaceful town in Minnesota with friendly folks all around. Crime is something they rarely experience. But people experience a horrible lifetime experience when a young boy is abducted.

The story then takes an interesting turn. Special Agent Megan Malloy is sent to the town to work on the case, and she has a lot to prove. Malloy has to work with the town’s chief of police, Mitch Holt.

You’ll find mystery, thrill, action, and romance between the characters. The town and the setting are brilliant in setting the mood. This book is a thrilling and enjoyable experience. There are two books in this series. Here’s the reading order:

• Night Sins
• Guilty as Sin

Oak Knoll Series

Oak Knoll Series is another great murder mystery series that takes the gore element in these series to a new level.

There are some genuinely disturbing moments in this series, and people who want to read something intense, pick this book series without a second thought.

Start With: Deeper Than The Dead

Deeper Than the Dead is a horrifying and disturbing murder mystery novel that is not meant for the ones with a weak stomach. The crimes in this novel are horrible, and the story keeps taking uglier turns.

The story starts when a group of children, along with their teacher, discover a body of a woman with her eyes and mouth glued. This line is enough to give you an idea of what kind the story this book has.

A new FBI agent, Tony Mendez, is tasked with the case, and as the story unfolds, there are so many shocking things revealed that would both shock you and impress you with the storytelling skills of Tami Hoag.

There are three books in this series. Here are the books in reading order:

• Deeper Than the Dead
• Secrets to the Grave
• Down the Darkest Road

Doucet Series

The Doucet series is a short yet sweet love story series about two people falling in love by fate.

The characters in this series are fascinating, and their interaction is very well written. Not only are these novels short, but also fast-paced, making them perfect for one-week reading.

Start With: The Restless Heart

People looking to read something short, sweet, and intense should pick “The Restless Heart.” A photographer named Danielle comes to New Orleans to babysit some children. But this turns out to be a completely different story when she hires a nanny.

Instead of getting a frail old lady, a Cajun hunk comes for the job. Remy Doucet is a handsome man, and a love story is bound to bloom between the two, even though Danielle is nine years older than her.

There are three books in the series. Here are the books arranged in reading order:

• The Restless Heart
• Lucky’s Lady
• Cry Wolf

Quaid Horses Series

The Quaid Horses series is a brilliant love story series where Tami Hoag’s expertise in writing great characters and creating tension between them shines.

There are just three novels in the series, so it is pretty tiny and will take a little time to finish.

Start With: Rumor Has It

Rumor Has It has all the elements of a classic love story that may sound cliche, but Tami Hoag has done an excellent job of writing the story so well it feels like a fresh breath of air.

Nick Leone and Katie Quaid are destined to be with each other, but there are some difficulties they need to overcome. Both of them have secrets and keep their hearts behind the locks. But things start to change as they meet, talk and get to know each other.

There are three books in this series. Take a look at the reading order of the books:

• Rumor Has It
• Man of Her Dreams
• Tempestuous

Standalone Books

Apart from writing brilliant book series, Tami Hoag has written some tremendous standalone novels worth the read.

Most of these standalone novels are love stories, but some also include crime thrillers and mystery novels. Since these are unrelated books, there is no reading order here.

• The Trouble with J.J. (Hennessey Series)
• McKnight in Shining Armor
• Straight from the Heart (Lynn Shaw Series)
• The Last White Knight (Lynn Shaw Series)
• Mismatch
• Sarah’s Sin
• Heart of Dixie
• Still Waters
• Taken by Storm
• Dark Paradise
• Kill the Messenger
• Cold Cold Heart

Conclusion 

So this was the complete list of all the books written by Tami Hoag. From fantastic crime thrillers to beautiful and sweet love stories, Hoag has shown what versatility means when it comes to writing.

So pick your favorite series, refer to this article for the book reading order and start reading.

All love detective novels with very likable protagonists. A great lead character with a charming personality, wit like no other, and a knack for adventure and mystery make detective stories even more fun.

From Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot to the evergreen Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, detective stories have never failed to capture the imagination and attention of readers.

If you are a fan of the detective stories genre, then Peter Robinson is a name you must have heard of. Robinson was a Canadian author who gained fame writing brilliant detective stories. Robinson wrote over 50 books in his career.

If you plan to start reading Peter Robinson’s books, you’ll need some help navigating this sea of books. This article will act like your compass. We arranged all the books written by Robinson, placed them in different series, and made a list of all the books in reading order.

Peter Robinson is famous for his “Inspector Banks” book series. But apart from this series, he also wrote some great short stories, novellas, and standalone novels. We have included all of these books in this article. Here are all the different series mentioned:

Let’s start with the most famous and extended book series on this list; Inspector Banks.

Inspector Banks Books

The Inspector Banks series is Peter Robinson’s most famous and read book series. DCI Alan Banks is a charming and likable character who has astounding crime-solving skills.

But apart from great mysteries, these stories have a very touching aspect. This book series will take you on an emotional/thriller rollercoaster ride.

Start With: Gallows View

The first book in the Inspector Bank series is also the introductory book for anyone interested in starting this series. The first book will hook you to the series with its brilliant plot, great characters, and incredible climax.

Detective Alan Banks works in London but is fed up with the high-paced city life. He wants to move to a country where crime is low and the days are slow. This compels him to move to Yorkshire, a small and peaceful place.

Banks is a happily married man with two kids. But what he considered a quiet and peaceful life soon turned out to be a mess. Banks finds himself solving three different and quite jarring cases.

Firstly, there’s a case of a peeping tom which seems less like a crime and more like a nuisance. Then there’s a case of robbery, and finally, a case of possible murder. Banks is the one to investigate the cases and see if there is a connecting link between these three cases.

The characters are very interesting, especially Banks, with his intelligence, compassion, and skills. Alan’s wife, Sanda, is also a fascinating character, and seeing the dynamic between these two is very exciting.

The village where Banks lives is detailed very well. The book even comes with a map to help you locate where things are happening. But what will genuinely blow your mind is the climax of this story. Peter Robinson has created a great job of bringing three cases together and ending them in a satisfying conclusion.

The book is small, so it will take a little time to finish. What could be better than a fast-paced detective story that can be completed within a few days? The entire story will keep you guessing until the end, and you’ll look for the next book when the end comes.

Here are all the books in the Inspector Banks series arranged in reading order:

• Gallows View
• A Dedicated Man
• A Necessary End
• The Hanging Valley
• Past Reason Hated
• Wednesday’s Child
• Dry Bones That Dream / Final Account
• Innocent Graves
• Dead Right / Blood at theRoot
• In a Dr. Season
• Cold is the Grave
• Aftermath
• The Summer That Never Was / Close to Home
• Playing with Fire
• Strange Affair
• Piece of My Heart
• Friend of the Devil
• All the Colors of Darkness
• The Price of Love: And Other Stories
• Bad Boy
• Watching the Dark
• Children of the Revolution
• Abattoir Blues / In the Dark Places
• When the Music’s Over
• Sleeping on the Ground
• Careless Love
• Many Rivers to Cross
• Not Dark Yet
• Standing in the Shadows

Inspector Banks Short Stories

If you loved the Inspector Bank series, you will also love the short stories series of the same. This series is not just a collection of short stories with Alan Banks as the protagonist, but it serves as a backstory for the detective. 

Readers will get to know a lot about the personal life of Alan Banks, his family, and the relationship he shared with his parents and brother. Since these are short stories, it will be a quick read as well. 

Start With: Going Back

It has been a year since Alan Banks met his parents and family, and the novella “Going Back” is about going back to the place he grew up and meeting his family. It’s his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, but this family reunion is not all love and smiles.

There are so many cute moments in the book that ultimately take away the mysteries and thrill of the original series but in a good way. Alan Banks meets his parents and discovers his father is not in good shape. His mother is delighted to see him.

Bank’s mum still considers him a young kid, while his estranged relationship with his brother makes him think about everything he had done and failed to do. There are many hard-hitting emotional moments, and we get to see a lot about the emotional side of Alan Banks.

There’s also a mysterious element in this story. A young neighbor is always around Banks’ parents, helping them with their chores and being a good Samaritan. But this is not well-digested by Banks as he suspects some ulterior motives.

Using this mysterious element, Robinson invokes a deep emotional response inside Banks, making him think whether he is suspicious of this young man’s intentions because, deep down, he might be jealous of him. Perhaps this young neighbor is doing what he should have done for his parents.

Going back is a small novella that can be read within three to four days, depending on your speed.

It is an excellent read if you want to know the emotional aspect of Banks in detail. Apart from this, four more books in this series are equally fun to read.

Here are all the books in this series arranged in reading order:

• Going Back
• Like a Virgin
• Blue Christmas
• Walking the Dog
• Summer Rain

Standalone Novels

Apart from the entertaining Inspector Banks series, Peter Robinson has also written some engaging, standalone novels. Most of these books are in the psychological thriller genre.

Here’s a little bit about the first standalone novel by Robinson.

Caedmon’s Song / The First Cut

The First Cut (published as Caedmon’s Song in the UK) is a great standalone novel that will appreciate the storytelling skills of Peter Robinson and his understanding of the mystery/thriller genre.

The First Cut is a psychological thriller with some gruesome descriptions and eerie events to give you the creeps. The story starts with a gruesome crime when someone attacks a college student named Kirsten. Luckily she survives.

Unluckily, she has no recollection of what happened or who was behind the attack. But slowly, as she recovers and tries to get back into everyday life, flashes of the night shake her to the core. Things are revealed to her but in a very mysterious and creepy way.

Apart from Kirsten, another woman is introduced in the distant part of the country. Martha Browne arrives at Whitby, claiming to be an author working on something gruesome. But there’s more to it than what meets the eye.

A great story that you will love as an afternoon read as you sip coffee. There are two more books in the standalone series. Since these are standalone novels, there is no reading order to them. We have arranged the books in their release date order.

• Caedmon’s Song / The First Cut
• No Cure For Love
• Before the Poison

Short Story Collection

Peter Robinson was a big fan of short stories. With his writing style and understanding of the thriller genre, his short stories are great at building suspense and tension and ending the story with a satisfying conclusion.

Here’s a little about one of his short stories.

Not Safe After Dark

Not Safe After Dark is a collection of 20 short stories, including three Inspector Banks stories.

All the readers who have read this book found the stories to be extremely well-written, with a fantastic plot, intriguing characters, and mind-blowing twists and reveals.

All the stories are great crime thrillers that will keep you guessing what’s to come next. Since the stories are not long, you get a significant build-up and a fantastic payoff for all the stories.

There is one more book in this series mentioned below. Since these are just collections of short stories, there is no series to them. Here are all the books in this category:

• Not Safe After Dark
• The Price of Love and Other Stories

Novellas

Apart from great full-length book series and collections of short stories, Peter Robinson has written some great novellas that frequently include the characters from other novels and short stories collection.

Apart from the Detective Banks series, the novella collection is the second-largest book series by Peter Robinson. Robinson wrote over ten novellas with intriguing stories leaning more towards crime and psychological thriller genres.

Since these novellas are not part of any series, they have no reading order. So we have arranged them in their release order. Here’s the list:

• The Two Ladies of Rose Cottage
• Missing in Action
• Birthday Dance
• The Eastvale Ladies’ Poker Circle
• The Ferryman’s Beautiful Daughter
• The Cherub Affair
• Cornelius Jubb
• The Magic of Your Touch
• Fan Mail
• The Good Partner
• Innocence

Conclusion

Peter Robinson passed away this year, but his works will remain alive forever. He is one of the most notable crime/thriller and detective stories writers of our time.

People have loved the complex and lovable characters he created and the stories he wrote.

So pick any series, though we recommend going with the Inspector Banks series and start your journey of reading some great crime thrillers. Keep reading and keep discovering great stories.

Joel Rosenberg is an American-Israeli communications strategist who became a bestselling author.

He spent much of his early life working in politics and running his own elite consultancy business. And at one point, he even served as a political campaign advisor for presidential candidate Steve Forbes.

And so it makes sense that Rosenberg has an impressive array of powerful, famous fans, including former US president George W Bush.

Joel Rosenberg Books

Joel Rosenberg has written multiple political thrillers centering around international terrorism and war. And, as a born-again Christian, he’s also penned several novels that incorporate ancient Biblical prophecies.

This fascinating author began his fiction career in 2002, and his work has earned him numerous accolades over the years, including the Gold Medallion Book Award.

Plus, he’s used his extensive knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs and international politics to pen several famous non-fiction works.

The Complete List of Joel Rosenberg Books in Order

In this post, I’ll list every book by Joel Rosenberg, including his bestselling fiction and non-fiction books. Plus, I’ll provide a summary of each to help you decide where to begin your Joel Rosenberg reading adventure.

The Last Jihad Books

This thrilling fiction series follows senior White House advisors Jon Bennett and Erin McCoy as they work on dangerous counterterrorism missions across the Middle East. 

To get the most out of the series, it’s best to read these books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Last Jihad (2002)

Saddam Hussein launched an attack on the president of the United States. And now, the infamous Butcher of Baghdad is threatening to deploy the nukes. Meanwhile, Iraqui terrorists are swarming Paris, London, and Riyadh.

The only hope for the Western World is high-flying Wall Street strategist, White House advisor Jon Bennett, and his CIA partner, Erin McCoy.

2. The Last Days (2003)

Jon Bennett, Erin McCoy, and the US Secretary of State have touched down in the Middle East.

Baghdad has been devastated, and Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein are dead. And now, this determined trio is meeting with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to enact what they hope will be a historic peace treaty.

But there’s plenty at stake. As the future safety of the world hangs in the balance, the international media is following their every move.

3. The Ezekiel Option (2005)

Yasser Arafat is dead, and now, the president of the United States is determined to bring democracy and freedom throughout the Middle East.

But a new, potentially more sinister threat is looming. Iran is assembling nuclear weapons, and over in Russia, a new dictator is making his rise to power.

And Jon Bennett and Erin McCoy know that if they don’t act fast, the world could be rushing towards an apocalyptic catastrophe of biblical proportions.

4. The Copper Scroll (2006)

In 1956, the world was stunned by the discovery of a dead sea scroll unlike any found before. The Copper Scroll contained secrets of an immense wealth of treasure buried deep inside the hills of Jerusalem.

Many scholars have since speculated that the Copper Scroll could lead to the long-awaited discovery of the treasures of the Second Temple and provide the catalyst for building the Third Jewish Temple.

Yet despite the efforts of international experts, nobody has been able to break the scroll’s code.

But now, fifty years later, Israel is on the brink of rebuilding its sacred Temple, and their actions could jeopardize the safety of millions of people around the world. 

And so, White House advisors Jon Bennett and Erin McCoy are plunged into an ancient mystery. And if they don’t solve it fast, there’s an unimaginable war on the horizon.

5. Dead Heat (2008)

A global war is brewing. A new dictator has taken the stage in Iraq, China is encroaching upon Taiwan, and the North Korean army is pointing its missiles to the south. Meanwhile, Israel is frantically constructing the Third Temple.

And back in the United States, the most intense and heated presidential election in history is underway.

Then the Secret Service receives a piece of terrifying intel. A terrorist group is plotting the assassination of one of the leading candidates, and it’s down to John Bennet and Erin McCoy to stop them in their tracks.

The David Shirazi Books

This suspenseful mystery thriller series follows CIA agent David Shirazi as he carries out dangerous secret missions to protect America from some of the world’s deadliest terrorists.

To get the most out of the series, it’s best to read these books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Twelfth Imam (2010)

As the president of Iran threatens to take out Israel and the United States, global tensions are at an all-time high.

Israel is pushing for preemptive strikes, but the US is determined to negotiate, afraid to fan the flames of war.

But America has another card up its sleeve; CIA agent David Shirazi. Shirazi is sent to Iran on a covert mission to bring an end to the country’s nuclear weapons program by any means necessary.

Yet amid the chaos, a mysterious religious man is boldly claiming to be the Twelfth Imam, the Islamic Messiah, and rumors of his miracles are circulating around the globe.

2. The Tehran Initiative (2011)

The world’s future hangs in the balance as Iran conducts its first atomic weapons test, and an apocalyptic war creeps ever closer.

Meanwhile, the so-called Twelfth Imam is gaining a global following. Millions of Muslims are convinced he’s the real deal, and Iran is well and truly under his spell.

Israel fears the arrival of a perceived Islamic Messiah will push leaders in Tehran to launch their nuclear attack. And America fears that Jerusalem will make a preemptive strike.

Either option is unthinkable, so the president of the US sends CIA agent David Shirazi to Iran to sabotage their weapons before all hell breaks loose.

3. Damascus Countdown (2013)

Israel has taken out six of Iran’s nuclear warheads and destroyed all their nuclear sites. And now, The Twelfth Imam is hell-bent on retaliation.

And in an unprecedented move, the US President is threatening to join the UN in condemning the Jewish state’s attacks.

Meanwhile, David Shirazi is on the ground in Iran, infiltrating the regime and intercepting crucial intelligence. Iran appears to have two remaining warheads at its disposal, and they’re gearing up to use them.

And so now, David and his team must find Iran’s remaining nukes and destroy them before it’s too late.

The J. B. Collins Books

This gripping action and adventure trilogy center around respected New York Times foreign correspondent J.B. Collins.

Collins’s work takes him to the heart of global politics and sees him come face-to-face with some of the most dangerous secret organizations in the Middle East.

To get the most out of the series, it’s best to read these books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Third Target (2015)

J. B. Collins has heard rumors that ISIS has its hands on a chemical weapons cache inside Syria. And so, he embarks on a mission to pursue the story and uncover the truth.

Is there any merit to these claims? And if there is, who is ISIS planning to strike? Their list of enemies is long, and Collins must figure out their intentions before untold horrors unfold across the world.

2. The First Hostage (2015)

The Islamic State has kidnapped the most valuable hostage in history: the United States president. And it’s down to award-winning journalist J. B. Collins to break the news to the world.

But that’s not all; the King of Jordan is fighting for his life after a devastating ISIS attack, leaving Israeli and Palestinian leaders in critical condition. Now, any hopes for a peaceful resolution seem dashed.

To make matters worse, the Secret Service is blaming Collins and his reporting for the devastation in Jordan. But Collins knows the truth and knows that ISIS still has chemical weapons.

But can he convince the FBI before it’s too late?

3. Without Warning (2017)

The president is convinced that the US is on the brink of destroying ISIS, and he’s preparing a victorious State of the Union address.

But foreign correspondent J. B. Collins knows the president is wrong. He fears an attack on American soil is imminent, and if the president doesn’t send his men to track down the ISIS leader, countless American lives could be lost.

But can he convince the commander-in-chief that he’s right before their enemies strike?

The Marcus Ryker Books

These edge-of-your-seat political thrillers follow a decorated former U.S Marine and Secret Service agent who uses his skills to take out some of America’s most dangerous enemies.

To get the most out of the series, it’s best to read these books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Kremlin Conspiracy (2018)

A terrifying new threat is emerging in Russia. A czar is rising to power, and the Kremlin’s leader is silencing his opposition while he plots a deadly military strike that could bring on a third world war.

But the US president is distracted by events in North Korea and Iran, so it falls to former Secret Service agent, Marcus Ryker, to do whatever it takes to save his nation from attack.

2. The Persian Gamble (2019)

Marcus Ryker’s plane has been shot down in enemy territory, and now, he must evade capture by Russian forces.

But that’s not the only challenge he faces. Somehow, he must convince the US president to grant safe harbor to the infamous Russian double agent, Oleg Kraskin, who is responsible for global chaos. But he’s also the man who can help put a stop to it.

And so, with the safety of the entire world at stake, Marcus agrees to return to his work as an international secret agent and track down the world’s deadliest weapons before they fall into the wrong hands.

3. The Jerusalem Assassin (2020)

The president is gearing up to announce a historic peace plan from Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.

But Marcus Ryker knows how a killer’s mind works and that an international peace summit is perfect for pulling off an assassination. And when senior US officials begin to drop, his fears are confirmed.

So, Ryker and his team are drafted to hunt down the killers. But he soon unearths a more sinister plot to assassinate the American president, blow apart peace talks, and seize control of the Muslim world.

So now, it’s a race against time for Ryker to stop the plans already set in motion. And he has just 48 hours to pull it off.

4. The Beirut Protocol (2021)

A historic peace treaty between Saudi Arabia and Israel is almost complete, and the US secretary of state is making his way to the Middle East to seal the deal.

But as preparation for the secretary’s arrival gets underway, Ryker and his colleagues are ambushed by the Hezbollah militant group along the border between Israel and Lebanon, and all hell breaks loose.

Ryder knows that when Hezbollah realizes the value of their hostages, there’s no way they’ll be released. Instead, they’ll face their execution, which will be televised live on Iranian TV.

Standalone Novel

In his only standalone novel, Joel Rosenberg takes us back to the early days of World War II.

1. The Auschwitz Escape (2014)

Jacob Weisz is forced to flee the home he loves in Germany as the Nazis gain traction across Europe.

Fearing for his life, he escapes to Belgium, where he joins an underground resistance group. But when a brave rescue mission is foiled, Jacob is captured and sent to Auschwitz.

But there, in the desolate labor camp, he joins forces with an assistant pastor, and together, they must enact a plan to escape. They know only one thing; they must tell the world about the horrors unfolding in Poland before it’s too late.

Non-Fiction Books

Alongside his fiction novels, Joel Rosenberg has penned several bestselling non-fiction titles. Here they are in the order they were published.

1. Epicenter (2006)

This groundbreaking book takes us on a journey through ancient prophecies to the modern day to examine how the events unfolding in the Middle East may shape all of our futures.

2. Inside the Revolution (2009)

This fascinating insight into the leaders of the Middle East gives readers a deeper understanding of the events of recent history through the lens of politics and Biblical scripture. 

3. Epicenter Study Guide (2009)

Readers of Epicenter will gain a deeper understanding of the events happening worldwide, as told in Rosenberg’s bestselling 2006 book. This is the perfect workbook companion for individual and group study, with each chapter correlating to the chapters in Epicenter. 

4. Inside the Revival (2010)

This booklet companion to Inside the Revolution shares what Rosenberg believes to be God’s open invitation to Muslims worldwide to share in the love of Christ. 

5. The Invested Life (2012)

The Invested Life is a how-to guide for Christians on sharing their faith, and the good news of Jesus Christ, with others.

6. Israel at War (2012)

Israel at War explores the crisis in the Middle East and asks, are we past the point of no return? And is the next world war imminent?

Using his extensive knowledge of international political affairs, Rosenberg examines the facts and gives his predictions for the future.

Conclusion

Joel Rosenberg is a fascinating author whose life is as interesting as the fiction he writes. So, if you’ve never read his work before, I’d recommend you try it.

Are you already a Joel Rosenberg fan? If so, what’s your favorite book? Let me know in the comments below!

Elizabeth Peters, whose real name is Barbara Louise Mertz, was a bestselling mystery and suspense author whose gripping novels captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide.

Her work has been admired and celebrated by critics across the globe, earning her numerous accolades during her lifetime, including the coveted Grand Master Anthony Award, the Grand Master Edgar Award, and the Agatha Award for Best Novel, to name a few.

And although she sadly passed away in 2013, her incredible legacy as a writer still lives on today.

The Complete List of Elizabeth Peters Books in Order

Barbara Louise Mertz published numerous fiction and non-fiction titles throughout her long career. Still, in this post, we’ll focus on those she wrote under her famous pen name, Elizabeth Peters.

She chose this pseudonym as an amalgamation of her two children, Peter and Elizabeth. Under this name, she wrote her most popular titles of all.

So, if you’re interested in exploring Barbara Mertz’s books, the novels below are a great place to start.

Mertz wrote three bestselling series and several standalone novels under the pseudonym Elizabeth Peters, and below, I’ll list them all in the order they were originally published.

The Jacqueline Kirby Books in Publication And Reading Order

This four-part series follows middle-aged librarian Jaqueline Kirby, better known as ‘Jake’ by her friends.

At the start of the series, Jaqueline is an unwilling detective thrust into solving her first mystery on a study trip to Rome after a fellow student’s body is discovered in the Temple of Mithra. But as the series progresses, she embraces her newfound role as an amateur sleuth and is pretty good at it.

Yet that’s not the only career change in store for Jaqueline during this series; she also becomes a successful romance novelist. And by the fourth and final book, she’s commissioned to pen the sequel to a famous prehistoric love story whose original author died in mysterious circumstances.

When the first book, The Seventh Sinner, was published in 1972, it was intended as a standalone title. And although Jaqueline takes a starring role, she isn’t the obvious protagonist of the story.

But readers fell in love with this captivating and quirky character, so Elizabeth Peters delighted fans by expanding her novel into a complete four-part series with Jaqueline at the helm.

To get the most out of the Jaqueline Kirby books, it’s best to read them in the order they were initially published, listed below.

1. The Seventh Sinner (1972)
2. The Murders of Richard III (1974)
3. Die for Love (1984)
4. Naked Once More (1989)

The Vicky Bliss Books in Publication And Reading Order

This popular six-part series centers around the adventures of Doctor Victoria Bliss, a beautiful blonde art history professor from the US who becomes embroiled in an unfamiliar world of danger, deception, and international crime.

Vicky specializes in medieval art, and at the start of the series, she heads to Germany to trace a lost sixteenth-century masterpiece rumored to be hidden in a medieval castle in the ancient town of Rothenburg.

Her subsequent adventures take her to various other fascinating locations across Europe and onto the deserts of Egypt, where she uses her expansive knowledge of art history to unravel the mysteries of the past.

But not everyone wants these mysteries exposed, and Vicky’s attempts to uncover ancient truths lead her straight into the heart of danger.

The Vicky Bliss books are loosely connected to one of Elizabeth Peters’ other popular series, the Amelia Peabody saga. A tomb that plays an important role in Peabody’s adventures features heavily in book six, Night Train to Memphis.

And in the final installment of the Vicky Bliss series, The Laughter of Dead Kings, the author reveals that John Smythe, a master art thief, and Vicky’s mysterious love interest, is a descendant of the Peabody-Emerson family.

There are six main novels in the Vicky Bliss series. Still, many readers also include the 1996 novella, The Camelot Caper, in the reading order, as the book introduces us to the enigmatic John Smythe and sets the scene for their adventures to come.

But whether you decide to read the prequel novella or not, to get the most out of this series, it’s best to read the books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Camelot Caper (1969) (prequel novella)
2. Borrower of the Night (1973)
3. Street of the Five Moons (1978)
4. Silhouette in Scarlet (1983)
5. Trojan Gold (1987)
6. Night Train to Memphis (1994)
7. Laughter of the Dead Kings (2008)

The Amelia Peabody Books in Order

Author Barbara Mertz had a Ph.D. in Egyptology and incorporated much of her knowledge into her writings as Elizabeth Peters. But none more so than in this twenty-book series, the author’s most famous work.

The series protagonist, Amelia Peabody, is an Egyptologist herself, yet living in the late nineteenth century, this scholarly woman was forced to stay at home and focus on the day-to-day upkeep of her family home.

But at the age of thirty-two, she inherits a vast sum of money from her father, and her life changes dramatically.

Finally, she can break free from society’s constraints and follow her true calling, so she packs her bags and leaves her native land of England to travel the world.

Emilia embarks on a series of fascinating excavations across Egypt, uncovering ancient secrets and coming head-to-head with mysterious supernatural entities.

Thanks to its unique blend of real-world history and epic adventure, the series has captivated readers with a light-hearted, humorous twist. Plus, Emilia’s headstrong and determined personality makes her a welcome break from the usual damsel-in-distress female roles in historical mystery novels set around this period.

Elizabeth Peters wrote and published the Amelia Peabody books in chronological order. The only exception is the 2003 novel Guardian of the Horizon, which fits into the timeline after book 10, The Ape Who Guards the Balance.

Below, I’ll list the series in both publication and chronological reading order.

Amelia Peabody: Publication Order

1. Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975)
2. The Curse of the Pharaohs (1981)
3. The Mummy Case (1985)
4. Lion in the Valley (1986)
5. The Deeds of the Disturber (1988)
6. The Last Camel Died at Noon (1991)
7. The Snake, The Crocodile and the Dog (1992)
8. The Hippopotamus Pool (1996)
9. Seeing a Large Cat (1997)
10. The Ape Who Guards the Balance (1998)
11. The Falcon at the Portal (1999)
12. He Shall Thunder in the Sky (2000)
13. Lord of the Silent (2001)
14. The Golden One (2002)
15. Children of the Storm (2003)
16. Guardian of the Horizon (2003)
17. The Serpent on the Crown (2005)
18. Tomb of the Golden Bird (2006)
19. A River in the Sky (2010)
20. The Painted Queen (2017)

Amelia Peabody: Chronological Order

• Crocodile on the Sandbank
• The Curse of the Pharaohs
• The Mummy Case
• Lion in the Valley
• The Deeds of the Disturber
• The Last Camel Died at Noon
• The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog
• The Hippopotamus Pool
• Seeing a Large Cat
• The Ape Who Guards the Balance
• Guardian of the Horizon
• A River in the Sky
• The Falcon at the Portal
• The Painted Queen
• He Shall Thunder in the Sky
• Lord of the Silent
• The Golden One
• Children of the Storm
• The Serpent on the Crown
• Tomb of the Golden Bird

Elizabeth Peters’ Standalone Novels

Alongside her three popular mystery series, Barbara Mertz also penned several standalone titles under her famous pseudonym, Elizabeth Peters.

Here they are in the order they were published:

1. The Jackal’s Head (1968)
2. The Dead Sea Cipher (1970)
3. The Night of Four Hundred Rabbits (1971)
4. Legend in Green Velvet (1976)
5. Devil-May-Care (1977)
6. Summer of the Dragon (1979)
7. The Love Talker (1980)
8. The Copenhagen Connection (1982)

Conclusion

Barbara Mertz wrote three page-turning mystery series and several standalone novels under her pen name, Elizabeth Peters. But the author also published several gothic and supernatural thrillers under her alternative pseudonym, Barbara Michaels.

So, you loved the Elizabeth Peters mysteries and want to explore more of this talented writer’s work. In that case, I highly recommend you try the Barbara Michaels books, too.

Have you read any of the novels listed above? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop me a comment in the box below!

Nick Petrie’s Peter Ash series is a thrilling crime saga starring a highly skilled war veteran haunted by a painful past.

Peter Ash fought bloody battles in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, even back on his home turn in America, the horrors of war still follow him.

But despite suffering from crippling PTSD, this heroic Marine puts his skills to good use, protecting innocent victims and bringing some of the most dangerous criminals to justice.

The Peter Ash Books

This bestselling series has been a hit with readers across the globe since the first novel, The Drifter, was published in 2016.

And if you love authors like Robert Crais, John Danford, and Lee Child, you’ll adore these gripping novels. In fact, the character of Peter Ash is often compared to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, and as the author says, “Petrie’s Peter Ash is the real deal.”—Lee Child.

So, if you’re ready for a new action thriller series that will keep you up reading all night, you will want to take advantage of the books below.

The Complete List of Peter Ash Books in Order

Below, I’ll list all seven titles in the Peter Ash series, including the latest 2022 release, The Runaway. Plus, I’ll include a short plot summary of each one to help you decide whether these books are right for you.

1. The Drifter (2016)

After almost a decade serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Marine veteran Peter Ash roams the Pacific coast’s mountainous wilderness, trying to shed the constant claustrophobic buzzing feeling he calls ‘white static.’

And his post-traumatic stress is still haunting him when he receives the terrible news that his fellow Marine and dear friend has committed suicide.

So, he leaves his wild existence behind, re-entering civilization to support his friend’s widow in her grief.

But while carrying out repairs on her broken-down porch, Peter makes a mysterious discovery; a suitcase guarded by a savage dog. And inside the suitcase, an even more dangerous surprise awaits; almost half a million dollars in cash and a bunch of plastic explosives.

Now, Peter must work out where the suitcase came from and what really happened to his friend in those final days before he took his own life.

2. Burning Bright (2017)

Peter Ash is back in the California wilderness, fruitlessly seeking relief from the crippling claustrophobia that still haunts him. But any peace he’d hoped to find is shattered when a grizzly bear steps into his path, and he’s forced to flee into the branches of a redwood sapling.

But up there in the foliage, he discovers something unusual; a network of climbing ropes suspended throughout the dense surrounding canopy of trees. A hanging platform sits at the end of the ropes, and on it is a woman, terrified and alone.

The woman is June Cassidy, an investigative journalist turned fugitive on the run from a gang of murderous armed men. She doesn’t know the men, but she suspects they’re hunting something that belonged to her recently deceased mother.

So now, Peter must use his skills to help June figure out her stalker’s motives and unravel a dark mystery that threatens both of their lives.

3. Light It Up (2018)

Peter Ash has left the shelter of the Oregon wilderness to help his good friend Henry, whose family is in danger.

Henry’s daughter runs Heavy Metal Protection, a security company serving wealthy cannabis entrepreneurs, keeping their bounty safe from the sophisticated robbers who patrol the barren highways.

But now, Henry’s son-in-law, along with a company vehicle and a large sum of client money, has vanished into thin air, leaving his family desperate for answers.

Fast forward a week, and Peter is traveling shotgun in a Heavy Metal Protection cargo truck, donning an armored vest, strapped up to the nines with heavy artillery, when hijackers attack their vehicle.

He narrowly escapes with his life, but when the hijackings continue, he begins to wonder if there’s more to the attacker’s motive than meets the eye. Could these modern-day highwaymen be risking their lives for something greater than the bounty onboard the trucks?

4. Tear It Down (2019)

Peter Ash is still battling the demons of PTSD, but as long as he keeps moving and has a purpose, he can just about keep his head above the surface, at least for now.

So, when Wanda Wyatt, a photographer and war correspondent from Memphis, reaches out for help, he jumps at the chance to come to her aid.

Wanda has been receiving strange and sinister threats. But by the time he reaches her home, things have escalated; someone has plowed a dump truck straight into her living room. It’s clear that an unknown enemy is trying to terrify her, but who and why?

Meanwhile, a young homeless man unwittingly embroiled in a jewelry heist finds himself in a desperate situation. Running from the cops with a bounty of luxury Rolexes, he steals a getaway vehicle at gunpoint. And the vehicle is Peter’s precious 1968 Chevrolet, with Peter still inside.

But Peter takes a liking to the spunky, misguided young man and wants to help him. Yet it soon becomes clear that this drifter is in far worse trouble than he realized. So now, this hardened ex-Marine must use every ounce of his skills to protect the man, and Wanda, from otherwise certain death.

5. The Wild One (2020)

Peter’s endless battle with claustrophobia still ranges on, and he knows he’ll never board an airplane again. Confined spaces are hell on earth, and he’ll do anything to avoid them. 

But when a grieving grandmother reaches out to him for help, he’s forced to put his fears aside. Her daughter has been murdered, and her ex-partner, the prime suspect, has kidnapped her grandson.

And so, Peter heads to Reykjavik, Iceland, to track him down. But when he arrives at the airport after a long and painful flight, he’s met by a US Embassy official, who makes it clear that Peter should turn right back around and go home.

Even his government doesn’t want him investigating the case, but that won’t stop Peter from doing what he came here to do; save a missing child.

And so, he embarks on a dangerous quest to track down the boy’s kidnapper and catch a killer before he strikes again.

6. The Breaker (2021)

Now, Peter has not one but two governments gunning for him. And so, he’s keeping a low profile in a sleepy corner of Milwaukee, avoiding anything that might get him into trouble. 

But one day, he witnesses an armed man stroll into a crowded market with murder written all over his face. And despite his resolve to avoid drama, he knows innocent people will die if he doesn’t act fast. 

And so, he steps in, using his elite skills to prevent a cold-blooded murder. But amid the chaos, the would-be killer escapes, and the potential victim disappears into the dense crowd of shoppers. 

In the aftermath, Peter ponders the mysterious events when a powerful entity from his past makes him an offer he can’t refuse. If he can find out what happened in the market that day, his government record will be wiped clean forever. 

It’s a golden opportunity to finally escape the constant threat of prison and walk the streets without fear. But he’ll have to fight like hell to earn his freedom. 

7. The Runaway (2022)

Peter Ash is driving in the wilderness of northern Nebraska when he sees a young woman standing alone next to her broken-down car on the side of an isolated gravel road.

The woman is heavily pregnant, and Peter immediately stops and offers her a ride. But this simple act of kindness soon lands him in a world of pain when he realizes the woman is being pursued by her murderous husband.

And this is no ordinary domestic drama; The woman knows something that she shouldn’t, and now, her once-loving partner, a ruthless ex-cop, wants her dead.

So, Peter is forced to do everything in his power to save the woman. But this latest enemy could turn out to be his most formidable and dangerous yet.

Conclusion

Nick Petrie’s gripping Peter Ash series is packed with thrills and chills, action and adventure, and once you get started, you won’t be able to put these books down.

So, the Peter Ash books are perfect if you’re looking for a brand-new series starring a tough-as-nails action hero with a heart of gold.

Have you read any of the titles listed above? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop me a comment in the box below!

Emily Giffin is the American author behind eleven heart-warming and emotionally charged bestselling novels.

And with over twelve million copies in circulation worldwide and an international army of loyal fans, there’s no stopping this talented author.

Every one of her books has appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list, with a few claiming the #1 spot. And earlier this year, she published a brand new smash hit title, Meant to Be.

Emily Giffin’s novels are packed with fascinating, flawed, and multidimensional characters who teach us how to become better versions of ourselves. So, if you’re looking for a gripping new book to tug at your heartstrings, the novels below are well worth a read.

The Complete List of Emily Giffin’s Books in Order

Emily Giffin has written one mini-series and several standalone titles, and in this post, I’ll list them all and include a summary of each.

The Darcy & Rachel Books

This duo of novels tells the story of a friendship tested to its limits as two women ride the waves of love, betrayal, and redemption.

1. Something Borrowed (2004)

Rachel is a successful attorney in Manhattan who has clawed her way to the top of the career ladder by doing what she does best; playing by the rules.

But she’s lived in her best friend Darcy’s shadow for years. Darcy always gets what she wants and effortlessly outshines Rachel, who feels more like her sidekick than her equal.

Yet now, as Darcy plans her upcoming wedding to her handsome fiancé, Rachel is silently tearing herself into pieces.

She’s been fighting her feelings for so long, but even rule-following Rachel can’t keep them to herself any longer. And so, when she finally crumbles and confesses her love to Darcy’s groom-to-be, she’s both thrilled and terrified to learn that he feels the same for her.

So, as the big day draws ever closer, Rachel is forced to make the hardest decision of her life so far. Will she follow her conscience and do the right thing? Or will she follow her heart and chase her dreams of finding true love?

2. Something Blue (2005)

Darcy thought she had it made, but her charmed and glamorous life was shattered into smithereens when her best friend Rachel stole her fiancé away.

Now, for the first time, she’s alone; to make matters worse, she’s just discovered she’s pregnant.

She quickly reverts to her tried and tested methods of getting precisely what she wants, no matter who she hurts.

But her attempts at finding a rich and handsome English gentleman could be better. So, with nothing left to lose, she heads to London to stay with her old friend Ethan.

Suddenly, she’s faced with the realization that true happiness can never be found through money, sex, and power. And so, she embarks on a difficult journey of self-discovery to finally find the peace she craves.

Standalone Novels

Emily Giffin has written nine standalone novels to date. Here they are in the order they were published.

1. Baby Proof (2006)

Claudia and Ben have always been on the same page about what they want from life, and neither of them wants children.

This arrangement suits them just fine; they have all the freedom, adventure, and independence they crave, without the pitter-patter of tiny feet to hold them back.

But when Ben’s best friend announces that he and his wife are expecting a baby, Ben isn’t so sure about his resolve. He can’t help but imagine what it might be like to become a father, and his mind slowly begins to change.

Yet meanwhile, Claudia is the same freedom-loving, the non-maternal woman she’s always been. So what will become of this otherwise perfect couple, who suddenly want very different things?

2. Love the One You’re With (2008)

Ellen and Andy have been married for a year, and what a year it’s been. They’re blissfully in love and deeply devoted, and they can’t imagine their lives without each other.

But one day, Ellen bumps into her ex, Leo, the man she once adored before he left her heartbroken and alone. In the years that have passed, she never found the closure she needed, and Leo left a hole in her heart that she’d finally begun to fill with Andy.

But seeing Leo again after all this time reignites a passion inside Ellen that she thought she’d lost. Suddenly, she’s no longer sure what the future holds.

3. Heart of the Matter (2010)

Tessa Russo has a seemingly perfect life, with two beautiful children and a doting husband, a renowned pediatric surgeon. His income allows her to stay home and focus on raising her family, a blessing that Valerie Anderson could only dream of.

Valerie lives in the same Boston suburb as Tessa, but her life couldn’t be more different. As a hardworking attorney and single mother to a six-year-old boy, she works daily to provide for her son, whose no-good father abandoned them years ago.

But these two very different women have one thing in common: they would do anything for their children. And one night, in a tragic twist of fate, their lives become intertwined in unimaginable ways.

4. Where We Belong (2012)

Marian is living her dream; she’s a successful TV producer by day, and each night, she returns home to her loving partner in their beautiful Manhattan apartment.

But recently, she can feel her biological clock beginning to tick, getting louder and louder by the day. She desperately wants a baby, but she’s also hiding a secret.

And one day, that secret arrives at her front door.

Kirby was adopted at birth, and now that she’s eighteen, she’s decided to trace her birth mother. And now, Marian’s picture-perfect life is suddenly more complicated than ever before.

5. The One & Only (2014)

Shea Rigsby is pretty content in her hometown of Walker, Texas. She has a great job and a nice boyfriend, so when she occasionally gets that sneaking feeling that life is passing her by, she quickly pushes it to the side.

But the life she thought she knew changes forever when her best friend Lucy’s mother dies. Suddenly, Lucy’s father, Walker’s charming and charismatic Coach Carr, is a grieving widower.

Shea has always adored Coach Carr; he’s been a hero to her since she was a little girl. But as she supports him in the wake of his wife’s death, the pair become closer than ever before, and their relationship changes.

But can Shea be honest about her feelings when telling the truth could mean losing everything she holds dear?

6. First Comes Love (2016)

Fifteen years ago, Josie and Meredith were plunged into grief after the tragic death of their older brother. And in the years that have passed, the pair have grown further apart than ever before.

Now, they live very different lives. The quiet and hardworking Meredith married a steady, wholesome guy, and they quickly settled into marital bliss before having their perfect little girl. But recently, she can’t help but wonder if the man she chose to spend the rest of her life with is the right man for her.

Meanwhile, her impulsive and reckless sister, Josie, is still living a single life, unable to settle down. And now, she desperately wants a baby, and she’s convinced she can do it alone.

But as the anniversary of their brother’s death draws closer, these two very different women are about to reunite and discover that the bonds of sisterhood are stronger than either of them imagined.

7. All We Ever Wanted (2018)

Nina Browning has the picture-perfect life at the epicenter of Nashville’s elite. Her husband is a wealthy tech entrepreneur, and her handsome, intelligent teenage son is about to head off to study at Princeton.

But deep down, Nina often wonders if she lost a little piece of her true self on her road to success.

Meanwhile, Tom Volpe is a single dad struggling to support his free-spirited, headstrong teenage daughter, Lyla. For years, he’s worked multiple jobs to make ends meet, but finally, their small family of two has received some good news; Lyla has earned a scholarship to Nashville’s most prestigious school, Windsor Academy.

Hanging out with so many rich and privileged kids initially feels strange, but Lyla soon begins to make friends. But one night at a party, a drunken, reckless moment changes everything, and suddenly, she’s the talk of the town.

8. The Lies That Bind (2020)

It’s the spring of 2001, and Cecily Garder sits alone in a bar in New York’s East Village, questioning her life choices.

She’s beginning to wonder why she ever left her hometown in the Midwest. Worse, she’s already regretting breaking up with her long-term devoted boyfriend.

But as she reaches for the phone to call him up, a voice beside her at the bar stops her in her tracks.

 “Don’t do it—you’ll regret it.” 

The voice belongs to Grant, a handsome and charming guy who buys her a shot of tequila. And over the next few hours, they drink, talk, and connect.

And despite her better judgment, Grant and Cecily form an unlikely bond in the days and weeks that follow, and they fall in love.

But on the morning of September 11^th, Grant disappears. And as Cecily frantically begins to search for him, she discovers he’s been hiding a secret. Someone else is looking for Grant too, and now, she faces the horrifying realization that this knight in shining armor isn’t all he seems.

9. Meant to Be (2022)

The Kingsleys are among the most wealthy and prestigious families in America. But when Joseph S. Kingsley, Jr. was tragically killed in 1967, it fell to his son, Joe III, to continue his monolithic legacy.

Yet Joe isn’t like his father; he’s a free spirit, who values his independence, and keeping up appearances for the sake of his family’s impeccable reputation is becoming too much to bear.

Meanwhile, Cate Cooper is from a very different world, without the pressures and expectations that fame and fortune bring.

But she’s all alone, fending for herself. So, when a talent agent spots her at sixteen, she dives headfirst into a modelling career, hoping it will be her ticket out of poverty.

Now, thrust into the spotlight and surrounded by the rich and famous, Cate feels like a fish out of water. Joe III feels the same way, but for very different reasons. And so, when Cate and Joe unexpectedly meet, their connection is instant.

But as the world’s eyes are on them, can a small-town girl with an impoverished past find happiness with one of the most privileged young men in America?

Conclusion

Emily Giffin’s powerful tales of love, loss, heartbreak, and friendship have captivated readers for almost two decades, and with any luck, she has plenty more breathtaking novels yet to come.

Have you read any of Giffin’s work? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop me a comment in the box below!