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Aaron Elkins Reading Order

7 series · 38 books

Mystery & Thriller

Aaron Elkins is an American mystery writer who has crafted multiple detective series spanning four decades. His signature character, forensic anthropologist Gideon Oliver, earned the nickname "skeleton detective" and anchors his most acclaimed series. With thirty-eight books published across seven different series between 1982 and 2018, Elkins demonstrates versatility in mystery plotting while maintaining his expertise in crime-solving protagonists grounded in specialized knowledge.

Alix London Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2016)

Start with A Dangerous Talent, the first of 4 books in the Alix London series.

Start this series with A Dangerous Talent

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A Dangerous Talent
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Cruise to Die For
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Art Whisperer
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Trouble with Mirrors
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1992–1997)

Start with Malice Domestic 1 and read in order.

Start this series with Malice Domestic 1

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Malice Domestic 1
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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AZ Murder Goes... Artful
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
More Malice Domestic
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gideon Oliver Series

Complete

18 books (1982–2016)

Start with Fellowship of Fear, the first of 18 books in the Gideon Oliver series.

Start this series with Fellowship of Fear

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Fellowship of Fear
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Dark Place
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Murder in the Queen's Armes
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Icy Clutches
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Make No Bones
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Dead Men's Hearts
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Twenty Blue Devils
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Skeleton Dance
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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12
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Where There's a Will
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Unnatural Selection
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Little Tiny Teeth
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Uneasy Relations
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Skull Duggery
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Dying on the Vine
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Lee Ofsted Series

Complete

5 books (1989–2005)

Start with A Wicked Slice, the first of 5 books in the Lee Ofsted series.

Start this series with A Wicked Slice

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1
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A Wicked Slice
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Nasty Breaks
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Where Have All the Birdies Gone?
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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On the Fringe
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (1992–1992)

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Nice Gorilla(With: Charlotte Elkins)
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (1999–2018)

Start with Loot, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Loot

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1
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2
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3
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The Worst Thing
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Long Time Coming
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Chris Norgren Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (1987–1993)

Start with A Deceptive Clarity and read in order.

Start this series with A Deceptive Clarity

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A Deceptive Clarity
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Glancing Light
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Aaron Elkins written?
Aaron Elkins has written 38 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2018.
What is the first book in each Aaron Elkins series?
Here are the first books in Aaron Elkins's series: Alix London: A Dangerous Talent; Anthologies: Malice Domestic 1; Gideon Oliver: Fellowship of Fear; Lee Ofsted: A Wicked Slice; The Chris Norgren Mysteries: A Deceptive Clarity.
What order should I read Aaron Elkins's books?
We recommend reading Aaron Elkins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Aaron Elkins's series complete?
Aaron Elkins has 7 completed series.

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