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Ben Rehder Reading Order

3 series · 30 books

Mystery & Thriller

Ben Rehder is an accomplished mystery writer from Austin, best known for his engaging storytelling and humor. With a prolific portfolio of 30 books spanning three series, including the Blanco County Mysteries and Roy Ballard Mysteries, he has captivated readers since 2002. His debut novel, Buck Fever, was a finalist for the Edgar Award and set the tone for his entertaining and suspenseful works, which will continue until 2025.

Blanco County Mysteries Series

Ongoing

18 books (2002–2024)

Start with Buck Fever, the first of 18 books in the Blanco County Mysteries series.

#Title
1
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Buck Fever
2002Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Bone Dry
Bone Dry
2003Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Flat Crazy
Flat Crazy
2004Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Guilt Trip
Guilt Trip
2005Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Gun Shy
Gun Shy
2007Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Holy Moly
Holy Moly
2008Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Hog Heaven
Hog Heaven
2013Buy 🇺🇸
8
Mind Game
2013Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of Stag Party
Stag Party
2014Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of Bum Steer
Bum Steer
2015Buy 🇺🇸
11
Cover of Point Taken
Point Taken
2016Buy 🇺🇸
12
Dog Tag
2017Buy 🇺🇸
13
Cover of Last Laugh
Last Laugh
2017Buy 🇺🇸
14
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Lefty Loosey
2018Buy 🇺🇸
15
Free Ride
2020Buy 🇺🇸
16
Boom Town
2021Buy 🇺🇸
17
Weed Killer
2023Buy 🇺🇸
18
Money Maker
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Roy Ballard Mysteries Series

Ongoing

10 books (2012–2025)

Start with Gone the Next, the first of 10 books in the Roy Ballard Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Gone the Next
Gone the Next
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Get Busy Dying
Get Busy Dying
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of If I Had A Nickel
If I Had A Nickel
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Now You See Him
Now You See Him
2017Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of A Tooth for a Tooth
A Tooth for a Tooth
2018Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Shake And Bake
Shake And Bake
2019Buy 🇺🇸
7
Better To Be Lucky
2020Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Another Man's Treasure
Another Man's Treasure
2022Buy 🇺🇸
9
The High Ground
2023Buy 🇺🇸
10
Downfall
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2012)

Start with The Chicken Hanger and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Chicken Hanger
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Driving Lesson
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ben Rehder written?
Ben Rehder has written 30 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Ben Rehder series?
Here are the first books in Ben Rehder's series: Blanco County Mysteries: Buck Fever; Roy Ballard Mysteries: Gone the Next.
What order should I read Ben Rehder's books?
We recommend reading Ben Rehder's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ben Rehder still writing new books?
Yes, Ben Rehder has 2 ongoing series: Blanco County Mysteries, Roy Ballard Mysteries.

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