Barbara Nickless Reading Order
6 series · 132 books
Barbara Nickless is an American crime fiction writer known for her gritty mysteries and psychological thrillers spanning multiple series since 2002. Her Sydney Rose Parnell series follows a former military investigator navigating complex cases with deep character development, while her Dr. Evan Wilding series explores darker psychological elements within the thriller genre. With contributions to noir anthologies and over a hundred published works, Nickless has established herself as a prolific voice in contemporary mystery and crime fiction.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
Benedict Hoffman & Helen Belle Series
Ongoing2 books (2026–2027)
Start with A Voice in the Dark and read in order.
Start this series with A Voice in the Dark
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleDr. Evan Wilding Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021–2023)
Start with At First Light and read in order.
Start this series with At First Light
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Sydney Rose Parnell Series
Complete4 books (2016–2020)
Start with Blood on the Tracks, the first of 4 books in the Sydney Rose Parnell series.
Start this series with Blood on the Tracks
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Barbara Nickless written?
- Barbara Nickless has written 132 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Barbara Nickless series?
- Here are the first books in Barbara Nickless's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Benedict Hoffman & Helen Belle: A Voice in the Dark; Dr. Evan Wilding: At First Light; Sydney Rose Parnell: Blood on the Tracks.
- What order should I read Barbara Nickless's books?
- We recommend reading Barbara Nickless's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Barbara Nickless still writing new books?
- Yes, Barbara Nickless has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Benedict Hoffman & Helen Belle.