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Brian Christopher Shea Reading Order

8 series · 51 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Brian Christopher Shea is a prolific author known for his gripping thrillers, particularly in the crime genre. With a total of 51 books spanning 8 series, including Boston Crime Thriller, Lexi Mills, and the Memory Bank Thrillers, Shea captivates readers with his engaging storytelling. Active between 2018 and 2026, he has built a strong following with standout titles in series like Nick Lawrence and Shepherd and Fox.

Booker Johnson Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2025)

Start with The Arrangement(With: Mel Taylor) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Arrangement(With: Mel Taylor)
The Arrangement(With: Mel Taylor)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Exclusive(With: Mel Taylor)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Disclosure(By: Mel Taylor)
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Boston Crime Thriller Series

Ongoing

6 books (2019–2024)

Start with Murder Board, the first of 6 books in the Boston Crime Thriller series.

#Title
1
Murder Board
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Bleeding Blue
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Penitent One
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
Sign of the Maker
2021Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cold Hard Truth
2022Buy 🇺🇸
6
Into the Gray
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Lexi Mills Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2022–2023)

Start with Fuze, the first of 6 books in the Lexi Mills series.

#Title
1
Fuze
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
Flashpoint
2023Buy 🇺🇸
3
Impact
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
Pressure
2023Buy 🇺🇸
5
Proximity
2023Buy 🇺🇸
6
Remote
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Memory Bank Thrillers Series

Ongoing

4 books (2024–2025)

Start with Retrograde Flaw(With: Raquel Byrnes), the first of 4 books in the Memory Bank Thrillers series.

#Title
1
Retrograde Flaw(With: Raquel Byrnes)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Memory Bank(With: Raquel Byrnes)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
3
Aurora Fragment(With: Raquel Byrnes)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Daedalus Key(With: Raquel Byrnes)
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Nick Lawrence Series

Complete

7 books (2018–2019)

Start with Burning Truth / The Rabbit's Hole, the first of 7 books in the Nick Lawrence series.

#Title
1
Cover of Burning Truth / The Rabbit's Hole
Burning Truth / The Rabbit's Hole
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Kill List / The Camel's Back
Kill List / The Camel's Back
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Lion's Mouth / Pursuit of Justice
The Lion's Mouth / Pursuit of Justice
2018Buy 🇺🇸
4
Kill List
2019Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Murder 8
Murder 8
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Targeted Violence / The Wolf's Door
Targeted Violence / The Wolf's Door
2019Buy 🇺🇸
7
Unkillable
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Rachel Hatch Series

Ongoing

19 books (2019–2026)

Start with Drift(With: L.T. Ryan), the first of 19 books in the Rachel Hatch series.

#Title
1
Cover of Drift(With: L.T. Ryan)
Drift(With: L.T. Ryan)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Downburst(With: L.T. Ryan)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
Fever Burn(With: L.T. Ryan)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
Firewalk(With: L.T. Ryan)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
5
Fractured(With: L.T. Ryan)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
6
Proving Ground(With: L.T. Ryan)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
7
Smoke Signal(With: L.T. Ryan)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
8
The Gauntlet(With: L.T. Ryan)
2020Buy 🇺🇸
9
Aftershock(With: L.T. Ryan)
2021Buy 🇺🇸
10
Whitewater(With: L.T. Ryan)
2021Buy 🇺🇸
11
Tsunami(With: L.T. Ryan)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
12
Whirlwind(With: L.T. Ryan)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
13
Fastrope(By: L.T. Ryan,Fiona Ryan)
2023Buy 🇺🇸
14
Redaction(With: L.T. Ryan)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
15
Ricochet(By: L.T. Ryan,Fiona Ryan)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
16
Sidewinder(By: L.T. Ryan,Fiona Ryan)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
17
Faultline(With: L.T. Ryan)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
18
Mirage(With: L.T. Ryan)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
19
Switchback(With: L.T. Ryan)
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Shepherd and Fox Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2024)

Start with Among Wolves and read in order.

#Title
1
Among Wolves
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
Shepherd and The Fox
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Sterling Gray FBI Profiler Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2022–2023)

Start with Hunting the Mirror Man(With: Ty Hutchinson), the first of 4 books in the Sterling Gray FBI Profiler series.

#Title
1
Hunting the Mirror Man(With: Ty Hutchinson)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Butcher of Belarus(With: Ty Hutchinson)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
The King Snake(With: Ty Hutchinson)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Green Samurai(With: Ty Hutchinson)
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brian Christopher Shea written?
Brian Christopher Shea has written 51 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Brian Christopher Shea series?
Here are the first books in Brian Christopher Shea's series: Booker Johnson: The Arrangement(With: Mel Taylor); Boston Crime Thriller: Murder Board; Lexi Mills: Fuze; Memory Bank Thrillers: Retrograde Flaw(With: Raquel Byrnes); Nick Lawrence: Burning Truth / The Rabbit's Hole.
What order should I read Brian Christopher Shea's books?
We recommend reading Brian Christopher Shea's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Brian Christopher Shea still writing new books?
Yes, Brian Christopher Shea has 5 ongoing series: Booker Johnson, Boston Crime Thriller, Memory Bank Thrillers, Rachel Hatch, Shepherd and Fox.

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