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Brad Parks Reading Order

4 series · 16 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Brad Parks crafts compelling mystery and thriller narratives that have earned him prestigious recognition within the crime fiction community, including multiple Shamus, Nero, and Lefty Awards. His prolific output spans the Carter Ross Mystery series alongside standalone novels, short fiction, and anthology contributions, demonstrating versatility across subgenres. Parks' work balances literary sophistication with the propulsive plotting that defines contemporary detective fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Killing Malmon
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Carter Ross Mystery Series

Complete

7 books (2009–2015)

Start with Faces of the Gone, the first of 7 books in the Carter Ross Mystery series.

Start this series with Faces of the Gone

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#Title
1
Cover of Faces of the Gone
Faces of the Gone
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Eyes of the Innocent
Eyes of the Innocent
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Girl Next Door
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Nightgown
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of The Good Cop
The Good Cop
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Player
7
Cover of The Fraud

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
The Whistleblower
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2017–2026)

Start with Say Nothing, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Say Nothing

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#Title
1
Cover of Say Nothing
2
Cover of Closer Than You Know
Closer Than You Know
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Last Act
The Last Act
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Interference
Interference
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Unthinkable
6
Cover of The Boundaries We Cross
The Boundaries We Cross
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brad Parks written?
Brad Parks has written 16 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Brad Parks series?
Here are the first books in Brad Parks's series: Carter Ross Mystery: Faces of the Gone.
What order should I read Brad Parks's books?
We recommend reading Brad Parks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Brad Parks still writing new books?
Yes, Brad Parks has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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