Christine Kling Reading Order
5 series · 11 books
Christine Kling crafts nautical mysteries and thrillers grounded in authentic maritime knowledge gained from a lifetime of sailing. Her work spans multiple series set primarily in Florida waters, including the Seychelle Sullivan suspense novels and the Riley & Cole adventure series, blending literary fiction with page-turning action. Through her interconnected storylines and short story collections, Kling explores danger and intrigue in coastal settings where the ocean itself becomes a character.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Florida Heat Wave |
Florida Chronicles Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whiskey Creek |
Riley & Cole/The Shipwreck Adventures Series
Complete3 books (2011–2015)
The Riley & Cole series by Christine Kling comprises three complete mystery and adventure novels published between 2011 and 2015. The three books—Circle of Bones, Dragon's Triangle, and Knight's Cross—should be read in publication order to follow the protagonists' interconnected investigations. This action-driven series blends literary fiction with thriller elements as it takes readers across intriguing and dangerous locales.
Start with Circle of Bones and read in order.
Start this series with Circle of Bones
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Circle of Bones |
| 2 |  Dragon's Triangle |
| 3 |  Knight's Cross |
Seychelle Sullivan Series
Complete5 books (2002–2017)
The Seychelle Sullivan series comprises five mystery and thriller novels following the same protagonist across a fifteen-year publication span from 2002 to 2017. Written by Christine Kling, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Surface Tension and concluding with Mourning Tide. These action-packed literary mysteries blend suspense with adventure, offering a fully resolved narrative arc across all five books.
Start with Surface Tension, the first of 5 books in the Seychelle Sullivan series.
Start this series with Surface Tension
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Surface Tension |
| 2 |  Cross Current |
| 3 |  Bitter End |
| 4 |  Wreckers' Key |
| 5 |  Mourning Tide |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sea Bitch |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Christine Kling written?
- Christine Kling has written 11 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Christine Kling series?
- Here are the first books in Christine Kling's series: Riley & Cole/The Shipwreck Adventures: Circle of Bones; Seychelle Sullivan: Surface Tension.
- What order should I read Christine Kling's books?
- We recommend reading Christine Kling's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Christine Kling's series complete?
- Christine Kling has 5 completed series.