Bernard Lee DeLeo Reading Order
8 series · 81 books · Born 04 April 1950
Bernard Lee DeLeo is an adventure fiction author known for his engaging storytelling and diverse range of characters. With an impressive catalog of 81 books spread across eight series—including John Harding, Nick McCarty, and Rick Cantelli, P.I.—he has captivated readers from 2002 to 2022. Among his notable works is the young adult paranormal trilogy, featuring the first installment titled "Demon."
Action Thriller Series
Likely Complete11 books (2002–2022)
Start with Sotello, the first of 11 books in the Action Thriller series.
John Harding Series
Likely Complete18 books (2012–2022)
Start with Hard Case, the first of 18 books in the John Harding series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Hard Case 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Lure of Hell 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Voyage of the Damned 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Violent Life 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Blood and Fear 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Killer Inside 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Kingdom of Hell 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Red Waves 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Isle of Darkness 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Killing Field 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | No Mercy 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Climate of Chaos 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Cold Harbor 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Raging Fury 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Hard Choices 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Live by the Feud 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Political Genocide 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Homefront Nightmare 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mike Rawlins and Demon the Dog Series
Likely Complete14 books (2012–2021)
Start with Demon, the first of 14 books in the Mike Rawlins and Demon the Dog series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Demon 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Demon Inc 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Demon at War 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Darkness Rules 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Dark Illusion 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Dark Future 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Disciples of Darkness 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | If Darkness Calls 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Price of Darkness 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Darkest Desires 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | DemonDarkness Fever 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Fear the Darkness 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Abode of Darkness 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Darkness Devours 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Nick McCarty Series
Likely Complete15 books (2011–2021)
Start with Cold Blooded, the first of 15 books in the Nick McCarty series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Cold Blooded 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Killer Moves 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Sins and Sanctions 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Bloody Shadows 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Nightmare in Red 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Red Horizon 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Hell on Earth 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Rule of Nightmare 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Bloody Justice 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Hell's Half Acre 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Blood and Honor 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Paint It Black 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Cold As Ice 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Bloody Hell 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Political Genocide 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Radical Islamic Terrorism In America Today 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Protectors/Vigilante Cops Series
Complete2 books (2012–2013)
Start with The Protectors and read in order.
Rick Cantelli, P.I. Series
Likely Complete17 books (2013–2022)
Start with Deadly Liaisons, the first of 17 books in the Rick Cantelli, P.I. series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Deadly Liaisons 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Rick Cantelli, P.I. 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Into the Darkness 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Shades of Death 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Blood Ties 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Demon / Dark Future 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Midnight Land 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Murder Madness 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Red Ruin 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Pass the Torch 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Shadows of Horror 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | At Death's Door 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Brotherhood of Death 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Enemy Within 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Into the Unknown 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Bullet Express 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | War at Home 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2011–2012)
Start with Archangel and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Bernard Lee DeLeo written?
- Bernard Lee DeLeo has written 81 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Bernard Lee DeLeo series?
- Here are the first books in Bernard Lee DeLeo's series: Action Thriller: Sotello; John Harding: Hard Case; Mike Rawlins and Demon the Dog: Demon; Nick McCarty: Cold Blooded; Protectors/Vigilante Cops: The Protectors.
- What order should I read Bernard Lee DeLeo's books?
- We recommend reading Bernard Lee DeLeo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Bernard Lee DeLeo's series complete?
- Bernard Lee DeLeo has 3 completed series.