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Christopher Greyson Reading Order

7 series Β· 40 books

Christopher Greyson is an American author known for crafting fast-paced mystery and thriller novels that blend detective work with high-stakes action. His prolific career spans multiple series including the popular Jack Stratton mysteries and the intense Kiku - Yakuza Assassin saga, along with standalone novels and adventure tales. A Wall Street Journal bestselling author with over forty books published, Greyson has built a dedicated readership through his accessible yet gripping storytelling across genres from crime investigations to international intrigue.

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Jack Stratton Series

Ongoing

12 books (2013–2024)

The Jack Stratton series is an ongoing mystery and thriller franchise spanning twelve books published between 2013 and 2024. Readers should begin with Girl Jacked and follow the publication order through the most recent installment, Jack & Jill and the Blue Light Killer. Christopher Greyson's action-packed series combines detective work with adventure elements across its expanding case files.

Start with Girl Jacked, the first of 12 books in the Jack Stratton series.

Kiku - Yakuza Assassin Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2022–2022)

The Kiku – Yakuza Assassin series is a three-book mystery and action thriller collection by Christopher Greyson featuring interconnected stories that should be read in publication order. The trilogy consists of A Beautiful Place to Die, Dance of Death, and Kindle the Fires of War, all released in 2022. While the series appears to be complete, each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for following the story's progression and character development.

Start with A Beautiful Place to Die and read in order.

Start this series with A Beautiful Place to Die

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A Beautiful Place to Die
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3
Kindle the Fires of War

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2015–2025)

Christopher Greyson's series of standalone mystery and thriller novels spans from 2015 to 2025, with four books currently published and the series remaining ongoing. Each book stands alone and can be read independently, though they should be approached in publication order starting with Pure of Heart, followed by One Little Lie, The Woman Beneath the Stairs, and The Color of Death (cowritten with Trey Gowdy). These fast-paced mysteries blend action and adventure elements throughout the collection.

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

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2
3
The Woman Beneath the Stairs
4
The Color of Death(With: Trey Gowdy)

The Adventures of Finn and Annie Series

Likely Complete

14 books (2019–2023)

The Adventures of Finn and Annie is a 14-book mystery and adventure series by Christopher Greyson published between 2019 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Case of Raining Nails. Each book presents a standalone mystery case featuring the characters Finn and Annie as they investigate puzzles ranging from missing items to crimes at local venues.

Start with The Case of Raining Nails, the first of 14 books in the The Adventures of Finn and Annie series.

Start this series with The Case of Raining Nails

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The Case of Raining Nails
2
The Case of The Slippery Dog
3
The Case of a Mouse in my Soup
4
The Case of the Attic Door
5
The Case of the Disappearing Diamond
6
The Case of the Dropped Groceries
7
The Case of the Missing Gift
8
The Case of the Phantom Pet
9
The Case of the Wayward Ride
10
The Case of Lightning Strikes Twice
11
The Case of the Hot Car
12
The Case of the Fast Crook
13
The Case of the Lost Toys
14
The Case of the Murder at the Zoo

The Case Files of Detective Charlie Westbrook Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

The Case Files of Detective Charlie Westbrook is an ongoing mystery and thriller series by Christopher Greyson featuring detective investigations with action and adventure elements. Two books have been published so far, with Murder at Kindle Creek releasing in 2025 and PREY in 2026. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the cases as intended.

Start with Murder at Kindle Creek and read in order.

Start this series with Murder at Kindle Creek

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The Dark Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2024)

Christopher Greyson's Dark series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection that follows a publication order beginning with the first installment released in 2023. The series currently contains three books, with the most recent published in 2024, and continues to expand. Readers should start with The Dark 1 and progress sequentially through each book to experience the full narrative arc. This action-packed thriller series blends mystery elements with high-stakes adventure throughout its interconnected storyline.

Start with The Dark 1 and read in order.

The Girl Who Lived Series

Ongoing

2 books (2017–2024)

Christopher Greyson's Girl Who Lived series comprises two mystery and thriller novels released in 2017 and 2024. The series remains ongoing with more installments expected. Readers should begin with the first book and progress through the series in publication order to follow the story as intended.

Start with The Girl Who Lived and read in order.

Start this series with The Girl Who Lived

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2
The Girl Who Lived 2

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christopher Greyson written?
Christopher Greyson has written 40 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Christopher Greyson series?
Here are the first books in Christopher Greyson's series: Jack Stratton: Girl Jacked; Kiku - Yakuza Assassin: A Beautiful Place to Die; The Adventures of Finn and Annie: The Case of Raining Nails; The Case Files of Detective Charlie Westbrook: Murder at Kindle Creek; The Dark: The Dark 1.
What order should I read Christopher Greyson's books?
We recommend reading Christopher Greyson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Christopher Greyson still writing new books?
Yes, Christopher Greyson has 5 ongoing series: Jack Stratton, Standalone Novels, The Case Files of Detective Charlie Westbrook, The Dark, The Girl Who Lived.

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