How many books has Allen Eskens written?

Allen Eskens has written 11 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2027.

What is the first book in each Allen Eskens series?

Here are the first books in Allen Eskens's series: Detective Max Rupert: The Life We Bury.

What order should I read Allen Eskens's books?

We recommend reading Allen Eskens's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Allen Eskens still writing new books?

Yes, Allen Eskens has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

Allen Eskens Reading Order

3 series · 11 books

Mystery & Thriller

Allen Eskens is a Minnesota-based mystery writer whose legal background as a defense attorney infuses his crime fiction with authentic courtroom drama and procedural detail. He has written ten novels across multiple series, including the Detective Max Rupert books and the Lila Nash series, alongside several standalones that showcase his talent for intricate plots and morally complex characters. Eskens' work blends psychological suspense with hard-boiled detective work, appealing to readers who appreciate meticulous investigations and the darker aspects of criminal justice.

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Detective Max Rupert Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2018)

Allen Eskens' Detective Max Rupert series consists of five mystery thrillers published between 2014 and 2018, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Life We Bury, followed by The Guise of Another, The Heavens May Fall, The Deep Dark Descending, and The Shadows We Hide. This is a finished series that follows detective Max Rupert through interconnected cases across its five installments.

Start with The Life We Bury, the first of 5 books in the Detective Max Rupert series.

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#	Title
1	The Life We Bury 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Guise of Another 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Heavens May Fall 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Deep Dark Descending 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Shadows We Hide 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lila Nash Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#	Title
1	The Stolen Hours 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2019–2027)

Allen Eskens has written four standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though readers new to the author should begin with Nothing More Dangerous, the first published work. The series encompasses Nothing More Dangerous, Forsaken Country, Saving Emma, and The Quiet Librarian, followed by The Loyal Daughter.

Start with Nothing More Dangerous, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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