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Christopher Reich Reading Order

5 series · 17 books · Born 1961

Christopher Reich is a prominent American thriller writer with a knack for crafting gripping narratives. With 17 books spanning five series—including the Jonathan Ransom, Mac Dekker, and Simon Riske series—as well as standalone novels and novellas, he has captivated readers since his debut in 1998. Among his notable works, he blends intense plotlines with a deep understanding of international economics, a background he drew upon during his impressive career.

Jonathan Ransom Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2010)

Start with Rules of Deception and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Rules of Deception
Rules of Deception
2
Cover of Rules of Vengeance
Rules of Vengeance
3
Cover of Rules of Betrayal
Rules of Betrayal

Mac Dekker Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with Matterhorn and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Matterhorn
Matterhorn
2
The Tourists

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Assassins

Simon Riske Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018–2022)

Start with The Take, the first of 4 books in the Simon Riske series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Take
The Take
2
Cover of Crown Jewel
Crown Jewel
3
Cover of The Palace
The Palace
4
Cover of Once a Thief
Once a Thief

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (1998–2015)

Start with Numbered Account, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Numbered Account
Numbered Account
2
Cover of The Runner
The Runner
3
Cover of The First Billion
The First Billion
4
Cover of The Devil's Banker
The Devil's Banker
5
The Patriots Club
6
Cover of The Prince of Risk
The Prince of Risk
7
Cover of Invasion of Privacy
Invasion of Privacy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christopher Reich written?
Christopher Reich has written 17 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Christopher Reich series?
Here are the first books in Christopher Reich's series: Jonathan Ransom: Rules of Deception; Mac Dekker: Matterhorn; Simon Riske: The Take.
What order should I read Christopher Reich's books?
We recommend reading Christopher Reich's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Christopher Reich still writing new books?
Yes, Christopher Reich has 1 ongoing series: Mac Dekker.

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