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D.P. Lyle Reading Order

9 series · 32 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

D.P. Lyle is a prolific American author renowned for his thrilling contributions to the mystery and suspense genres. With an impressive catalog of 32 books across 9 series, including the popular Samantha Cody, Dub Walker, and Jake Longly, Lyle has captivated readers with his engaging storytelling and intricate plots. Active from 1988 to 2026, he skillfully blends his medical background with fiction, making his notable works stand out in the realm of crime thrillers.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

3 books (2012–2026)

Start with Love is Murder and read in order.

#Title
1
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Love is Murder
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
Rough Country
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Cain/Harper Thriller Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2022)

Start with Skin in the Game and read in order.

#Title
1
Skin in the Game
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Prior Bad Acts
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
Tallyman
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Dub Walker Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2012)

Start with Stress Fracture and read in order.

#Title
1
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Stress Fracture
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Hot Lights, Cold Steel
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
Run To Ground
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Dummies Series

Complete

6 books (1988–2006)

Start with Success For Dummies(By: Zig Ziglar), the first of 6 books in the Dummies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Success For Dummies(By: Zig Ziglar)
Success For Dummies(By: Zig Ziglar)
1988Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Piano For Dummies(By: )
Piano For Dummies(By: )
1998Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Piano for Dummies(By: )
Piano for Dummies(By: )
1998Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Network Marketing For Dummies(By: Zig Ziglar)
Network Marketing For Dummies(By: Zig Ziglar)
2000Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Forensics for Dummies
Forensics for Dummies
2004Buy 🇺🇸
6
Building Self Confidence For Dummies(By: )
2006Buy 🇺🇸

Jake Longly Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2016–2023)

Start with Deep Six, the first of 6 books in the Jake Longly series.

#Title
1
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Deep Six
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
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A-List
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
Sunshine State
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Rigged
2020Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The OC
2022Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cultured
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (2003–2013)

Start with Murder and Mayhem, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
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Murder and Mayhem
2003Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Forensics and Fiction
2007Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Howdunit Forensics
2008Buy 🇺🇸
4
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More Forensics and Fiction
2012Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Forensic Science
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Royal Pains Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with First Do No Harm and read in order.

#Title
1
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First Do No Harm
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Sick Rich
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Samantha Cody Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2014)

Start with Devil's Playground and read in order.

#Title
1
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Devil's Playground
2001Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Double Blind
2002Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Original Sin
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Even Steven
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has D.P. Lyle written?
D.P. Lyle has written 32 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2026.
What is the first book in each D.P. Lyle series?
Here are the first books in D.P. Lyle's series: Anthologies: Love is Murder; Cain/Harper Thriller: Skin in the Game; Dub Walker: Stress Fracture; Dummies: Success For Dummies(By: Zig Ziglar); Jake Longly: Deep Six.
What order should I read D.P. Lyle's books?
We recommend reading D.P. Lyle's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is D.P. Lyle still writing new books?
Yes, D.P. Lyle has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.

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