
Catherine Coulter Reading Order
17 series Β· 95 books Β· Born 26 December 1942
Catherine Coulter is a prolific author known for her engaging romantic thrillers and suspense novels, with a remarkable portfolio of 95 books across 17 series. Her most notable works include the Sherbrooke Brides and FBI Thriller series, blending romance with gripping intrigue. Active from 1979 until 2026, she has captivated readers with her unique storytelling style, making her a significant figure in contemporary fiction.
A Brit in the FBI Series
Complete6 books (2013β2019)
Start with The Final Cut, the first of 6 books in the A Brit in the FBI series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Final Cut 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Lost Key 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The End Game 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Devil's Triangle 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Sixth Day 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Last Second 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2023β2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Infinity: A Suspense Magazine Anthology 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Baron Series
Complete3 books (1981β1983)
Start with An Honorable Offer / The Offer and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Honorable Offer / The Offer 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Wild Baron 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | An Intimate Deception / The Deception 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
Contemporary Romantic Thriller Series
Complete4 books (1988β2006)
Start with False Pretenses, the first of 4 books in the Contemporary Romantic Thriller series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | False Pretenses 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Impulse 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Beyond Eden 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Born To Be Wild 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
FBI Thriller Series
Ongoing27 books (1996β2024)
Start with The Cove, the first of 27 books in the FBI Thriller series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Cove 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Maze 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Target 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Edge 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Riptide 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Hemlock Bay 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Eleventh Hour 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Blind Side 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Blowout / Blow Out 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Point Blank 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Double Take 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | TailSpin 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | KnockOut 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Whiplash 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Split Second 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Backfire 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Bombshell 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Power Play 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Nemesis 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Insidious 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Enigma 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Paradox 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Labyrinth 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Deadlock 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | Vortex 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | Reckoning 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | Flashpoint 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Georgian/Devil Series
Complete2 books (1982β1985)
Start with Devil's Embrace and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Devil's Embrace 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Devil's Daughter 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures Series
Ongoing7 books (2015β2024)
Start with The Strange Visitation at Wolffe Hall, the first of 7 books in the Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Strange Visitation at Wolffe Hall 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Resident Evil at Blackthorn Manor 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Ancient Spirits of Sedgwick House 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Virgin Bride of Northcliffe Hall 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Red Witch of Ravenstone Folly 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Alarming Disturbance at Holyroodhouse 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Night Creature at Storne Hope 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Historical Regency Romances Series
Complete5 books (1979β1981)
Start with The Countess/The Autumn Countess, the first of 5 books in the Historical Regency Romances series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Countess/The Autumn Countess 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Rebel Bride 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Lord Deverill's Heir/The Heir 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Lord Harry's Folly/Lord Harry 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Generous Earl/The Duke 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
Legacy Series
Complete3 books (1994β1995)
Start with The Nightingale Legacy and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Nightingale Legacy 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Wyndham Legacy 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Valentine Legacy 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
Magic Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1981β1988)
Start with Midsummer Magic and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Midsummer Magic 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Calypso Magic 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Moonspun Magic 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
Medieval Song Series
Complete7 books (1983β2010)
Start with Warrior's Song, the first of 7 books in the Medieval Song series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Warrior's Song 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Fire Song 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Earth Song 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Secret Song 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Rosehaven 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Penwyth Curse 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Valcourt Heiress 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Night Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1989β1990)
Start with Night Fire and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Night Fire 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Night Shadow 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Night Storm 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2016β2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | My Ancestry Research 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Sherbrooke Brides Series
Complete11 books (1992β2011)
Start with The Heiress Bride, the first of 11 books in the Sherbrooke Brides series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Heiress Bride 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Hellion Bride 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Sherbrooke Bride 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Mad Jack 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Courtship 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Pendragon 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Scottish Bride 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Sherbrooke Twins 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Lyon's Gate 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Wizard's Daughter 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Prince of Ravenscar 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (1985β2026)
Start with Aftershocks, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aftershocks 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Aristocrat 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Afterglow 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Heir of Whitestone 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Victorian/Early San Francisco/Star Quartet Series
Complete4 books (1984β1987)
Start with Evening Star / Sweet Surrender, the first of 4 books in the Victorian/Early San Francisco/Star Quartet series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Evening Star / Sweet Surrender 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Midnight Star 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Wild Star 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Jade Star 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
Viking Era Series
Complete4 books (1991β1995)
Start with Season of the Sun, the first of 4 books in the Viking Era series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Season of the Sun 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Lord of Hawkfell Island 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Lord of Raven's Peak 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Lord of Falcon Ridge 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Catherine Coulter written?
- Catherine Coulter has written 95 books across 17 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Catherine Coulter series?
- Here are the first books in Catherine Coulter's series: A Brit in the FBI: The Final Cut; Baron: An Honorable Offer / The Offer; Contemporary Romantic Thriller: False Pretenses; FBI Thriller: The Cove; Georgian/Devil: Devil's Embrace.
- What order should I read Catherine Coulter's books?
- We recommend reading Catherine Coulter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Catherine Coulter still writing new books?
- Yes, Catherine Coulter has 3 ongoing series: FBI Thriller, Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures, Standalone Novels.

