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Catherine Coulter

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

Complete

6 books (2013–2019)

Start with The Final Cut, the first of 6 books in the A Brit in the FBI series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Final Cut
The Final Cut
2
Cover of The Lost Key
The Lost Key
3
Cover of The End Game
The End Game
4
Cover of The Devil's Triangle
The Devil's Triangle
5
Cover of The Sixth Day
The Sixth Day
6
Cover of The Last Second
The Last Second

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1
Infinity: A Suspense Magazine Anthology

Baron Series

Complete

3 books (1981–1983)

Start with An Honorable Offer / The Offer and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of An Honorable Offer / The Offer
An Honorable Offer / The Offer
2
Cover of The Wild Baron
The Wild Baron
3
Cover of An Intimate Deception / The Deception
An Intimate Deception / The Deception

Contemporary Romantic Thriller Series

Complete

4 books (1988–2006)

Start with False Pretenses, the first of 4 books in the Contemporary Romantic Thriller series.

#Title
1
Cover of False Pretenses
False Pretenses
2
3
Cover of Beyond Eden
Beyond Eden
4
Cover of Born To Be Wild
Born To Be Wild

FBI Thriller Series

Ongoing

27 books (1996–2024)

Start with The Cove, the first of 27 books in the FBI Thriller series.

#Title
1
2
3
Cover of The Target
The Target
4
5
6
Cover of Hemlock Bay
Hemlock Bay
7
Cover of Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour
8
Cover of Blind Side
Blind Side
9
Cover of Blowout / Blow Out
Blowout / Blow Out
10
Cover of Point Blank
Point Blank
11
Cover of Double Take
Double Take
12
13
14
15
Cover of Split Second
Split Second
16
17
18
Cover of Power Play
Power Play
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Flashpoint

Georgian/Devil Series

Complete

2 books (1982–1985)

Start with Devil's Embrace and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Devil's Embrace
Devil's Embrace
2
Cover of Devil's Daughter
Devil's Daughter

Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures Series

Ongoing

7 books (2015–2024)

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
2
The Resident Evil at Blackthorn Manor
3
The Ancient Spirits of Sedgwick House
4
The Virgin Bride of Northcliffe Hall
5
The Red Witch of Ravenstone Folly
6
The Alarming Disturbance at Holyroodhouse
7
The Night Creature at Storne Hope

Historical Regency Romances Series

Complete

5 books (1979–1981)

Start with The Countess/The Autumn Countess, the first of 5 books in the Historical Regency Romances series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Countess/The Autumn Countess
The Countess/The Autumn Countess
2
Cover of The Rebel Bride
The Rebel Bride
3
Cover of Lord Deverill's Heir/The Heir
Lord Deverill's Heir/The Heir
4
Cover of Lord Harry's Folly/Lord Harry
Lord Harry's Folly/Lord Harry
5
Cover of The Generous Earl/The Duke
The Generous Earl/The Duke

Legacy Series

Complete

3 books (1994–1995)

Start with The Nightingale Legacy and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Nightingale Legacy
The Nightingale Legacy
2
Cover of The Wyndham Legacy
The Wyndham Legacy
3
Cover of The Valentine Legacy
The Valentine Legacy

Magic Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1981–1988)

Start with Midsummer Magic and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Midsummer Magic
Midsummer Magic
2
Cover of Calypso Magic
Calypso Magic
3
Cover of Moonspun Magic
Moonspun Magic

Medieval Song Series

Complete

7 books (1983–2010)

Start with Warrior's Song, the first of 7 books in the Medieval Song series.

#Title
1
Cover of Warrior's Song
Warrior's Song
2
3
Cover of Earth Song
Earth Song
4
Secret Song
5
6
Cover of The Penwyth Curse
The Penwyth Curse
7
Cover of The Valcourt Heiress
The Valcourt Heiress

Night Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1989–1990)

Start with Night Fire and read in order.

#Title
1
Night Fire
2
Cover of Night Shadow
Night Shadow
3
Cover of Night Storm
Night Storm

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

#Title
1
Cover of My Ancestry Research
My Ancestry Research

Sherbrooke Brides Series

Complete

11 books (1992–2011)

Start with The Heiress Bride, the first of 11 books in the Sherbrooke Brides series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Heiress Bride
The Heiress Bride
2
Cover of The Hellion Bride
The Hellion Bride
3
Cover of The Sherbrooke Bride
The Sherbrooke Bride
4
5
Cover of The Courtship
The Courtship
6
7
Cover of The Scottish Bride
The Scottish Bride
8
Cover of The Sherbrooke Twins
The Sherbrooke Twins
9
Cover of Lyon's Gate
Lyon's Gate
10
Cover of Wizard's Daughter
Wizard's Daughter
11
Cover of Prince of Ravenscar
Prince of Ravenscar

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (1985–2026)

Start with Aftershocks, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Aftershocks
Aftershocks
2
Cover of The Aristocrat
The Aristocrat
3
4
The Heir of Whitestone

Victorian/Early San Francisco/Star Quartet Series

Complete

4 books (1984–1987)

Start with Evening Star / Sweet Surrender, the first of 4 books in the Victorian/Early San Francisco/Star Quartet series.

#Title
1
Cover of Evening Star / Sweet Surrender
Evening Star / Sweet Surrender
2
Cover of Midnight Star
Midnight Star
3
4

Viking Era Series

Complete

4 books (1991–1995)

Start with Season of the Sun, the first of 4 books in the Viking Era series.

#Title
1
Cover of Season of the Sun
Season of the Sun
2
Cover of Lord of Hawkfell Island
Lord of Hawkfell Island
3
Cover of Lord of Raven's Peak
Lord of Raven's Peak
4
Cover of Lord of Falcon Ridge
Lord of Falcon Ridge

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.

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