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Christopher Farnsworth Reading Order

5 series · 34 books

FantasyMystery & Thriller

Christopher Farnsworth is an American novelist and screenwriter who blends fantasy and thriller elements across multiple interconnected series. Drawing on his background in journalism, he has crafted intricate narratives that span from his acclaimed President's Vampire series featuring the immortal agent Nathaniel Cade to contemporary mystery-driven tales. With over thirty books published since the late 1990s, Farnsworth demonstrates versatility across standalone novels, novellas, and character-driven series that appeal to readers who enjoy speculative fiction grounded in procedural realism.

Jesse Stone Series

Ongoing

24 books (1997–2027)

Start with Night Passage(By: Robert B. Parker), the first of 23 books in the Jesse Stone series.

Start this series with Night Passage(By: Robert B. Parker)

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Night Passage(By: Robert B. Parker)
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Trouble in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker)
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Death in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker)
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Stone Cold(By: Robert B. Parker)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Sea Change(By: Robert B. Parker)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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High Profile(By: Robert B. Parker)
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Stranger in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Night and Day(By: Robert B. Parker)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Split Image(By: Robert B. Parker)
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Killing The Blues(By: Michael Brandman)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Fool Me Twice(By: Michael Brandman)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Damned If You Do(By: Michael Brandman)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Blind Spot(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Devil Wins(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Debt to Pay(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Colorblind(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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The Hangman's Sonnet(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Bitterest Pill(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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Fool's Paradise(By: Mike Lupica)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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Stone's Throw(By: Mike Lupica)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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Fallout(By: Mike Lupica)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Buried Secrets
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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John Smith Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Start with Killfile and read in order.

Start this series with Killfile

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Nathaniel Cade Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2017)

Start with Blood Oath, the first of 5 books in the Nathaniel Cade series.

Start this series with Blood Oath

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The President's Vampire
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Red, White, and Blood
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The Burning Men
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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Dead Man Running(With: James Patterson)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2015–2022)

Start with The Eternal World and read in order.

Start this series with The Eternal World

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The Eternal World
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christopher Farnsworth written?
Christopher Farnsworth has written 34 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Christopher Farnsworth series?
Here are the first books in Christopher Farnsworth's series: Jesse Stone: Night Passage(By: Robert B. Parker); John Smith: Killfile; Nathaniel Cade: Blood Oath.
What order should I read Christopher Farnsworth's books?
We recommend reading Christopher Farnsworth's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Christopher Farnsworth still writing new books?
Yes, Christopher Farnsworth has 1 ongoing series: Jesse Stone.

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