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Dan Ames Reading Order

29 series Β· 128 books

Dan Ames is a prolific American writer celebrated for his engaging thrillers and mysteries. With a remarkable portfolio of 128 books spanning 29 series, including the Angel series and the Burr Ashland Mystery, he has garnered a dedicated readership. Active from 2011 to 2026, Ames continues to captivate audiences with his dynamic storytelling and intricate plots.

Angel Series

Complete

3 books (2020–2020)

Start with Angel To Fear and read in order.

#Title
1
Angel To Fear
2
Angel of Justice
3
Angel of Truth

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with Indie Chicks and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Indie Chicks
Indie Chicks
2
Cover of The Killing Sands
The Killing Sands

August High Thrillers Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024–2025)

Start with High Caliber, the first of 6 books in the August High Thrillers series.

#Title
1
High Caliber
2
High Crimes
3
High Velocity
4
High Octane
5
High Stakes
6

Burr Ashland Mystery Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
Cover of Beer Money
Beer Money

Clint Shockey Thrillers Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1

Cooper & Rockne Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

#Title
1
Cover of Killer Groove
Killer Groove

Dani Amore Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2014)

Start with Hanging Curve and read in order.

#Title
1
Hanging Curve
2
Scale of Justice
3
Passion Key

Ellen Rockne Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2018)

Start with Murder Lake and read in order.

#Title
1
Murder Lake
2
Savage Lake

Garbage Collector Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2011–2021)

Start with The Garbage Collector, the first of 4 books in the Garbage Collector series.

#Title
1
The Garbage Collector
2
Bullet River
3
School Girl Blues
4
Shotgun Suite

Jack Reacher Cases Series

Ongoing

27 books (2017–2026)

Start with A Hard Man to Forget, the first of 27 books in the Jack Reacher Cases series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Hard Man to Forget
A Hard Man to Forget
2
Cover of A Man Made For Killing
A Man Made For Killing
3
Cover of The Right Man for Revenge
The Right Man for Revenge
4
Cover of A Man Beyond The Law
A Man Beyond The Law
5
Cover of A Man Out For Blood
A Man Out For Blood
6
Cover of The Last Man to Murder
The Last Man to Murder
7
Cover of The Man with No Mercy
The Man with No Mercy
8
A Man Born For Battle
9
Cover of A Man Built For Justice
A Man Built For Justice
10
Cover of The Man Who Stands Tall
The Man Who Stands Tall
11
Cover of The Man Who Strikes Fear
The Man Who Strikes Fear
12
Cover of The Man Who Walks Away
The Man Who Walks Away
13
The Man Who Works Alone
14
The Man Whose Aim Is True
15
The Perfect Man for Payback
16
A Man With Nothing To Lose
17
The Man Who Dies Here
18
The Man Who Never Goes Back
19
The Man From The Shadows
20
The Man Behind the Gun
21
The Man Who Went to War
22
A Man With Deadly Intent
23
The Man Who Held The Key
24
A Man Who Crossed The Line
25
A Man With No Road Home
26
The Man in the Crosshairs
27
A Man on the Run

Jack Reacher's Special Investigators Series

Ongoing

15 books (2020–2026)

Start with Dead Men Walking, the first of 15 books in the Jack Reacher's Special Investigators series.

#Title
1
Dead Men Walking
2
3
Lights Out
4
Hit Them Fast Hit Them Hard
5
Never Forgive Never Forget
6
Finish The Fight
7
The Way Out
8
Easy To Kill
9
Extreme Impact
10
First Bullet Fired
11
Fatal Pursuit
12
Rapid Fire
13
Shadow Action
14
Dark Command
15
Without Warning

Jack Reacher's Special Investigators: Neagley Series

Ongoing

3 books (2026–2026)

Start with Hard Target and read in order.

#Title
1
Hard Target
2
3
Sight Line

John Rockne Series

Ongoing

9 books (2011–2025)

Start with Dead Wood, the first of 9 books in the John Rockne series.

#Title
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Full Smoke

Karla Dixon Thrillers Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
Killer Trade

Lauren Pauling Thrillers Series

Ongoing

2 books (2026–2026)

Start with Let the Dead Speak and read in order.

#Title
1
Let the Dead Speak
2
Run Down the Devil

Mary Cooper Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2014)

Start with Death by Sarcasm and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Death by Sarcasm
Death by Sarcasm
2
Cover of Gross Sarcastic Homicide
Gross Sarcastic Homicide
3
Cover of Murder With Sarcastic Intent
Murder With Sarcastic Intent

Murder at Yellow Creek/Butch & Sundance Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Murder at Yellow Creek

Pin-Up Mystery Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018–2021)

Start with Miss January, the first of 4 books in the Pin-Up Mystery series.

#Title
1
Cover of Miss January
Miss January
2
Miss February
3
Miss March
4

Ruby Kane Thrillers Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
F*** Marry Kill

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2014)

Start with Hanging Curve(As:Dani Amore) and read in order.

#Title
1
Hanging Curve(As:Dani Amore)
2
Scale of Justice(As:Dani Amore)
3
Passion Key(As:Dani Amore)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2018)

Start with To Find a Mountain(As: Dani Amore), the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of To Find a Mountain(As: Dani Amore)
To Find a Mountain(As: Dani Amore)
2
Cover of Head Shot(As: Dani Amore)
Head Shot(As: Dani Amore)
3
Kill the Rat(As: Dani Amore)
4
Cover of The Recruiter(As: Dani Amore)
The Recruiter(As: Dani Amore)

The Bird Hitchcock Westerns Series

Ongoing

4 books (2012–2025)

Start with The Circuit Rider(As:Dani Amore), the first of 4 books in the The Bird Hitchcock Westerns series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Circuit Rider(As:Dani Amore)
The Circuit Rider(As:Dani Amore)
2
Cover of Killer's Draw(As:Dani Amore)
Killer's Draw(As:Dani Amore)
3
One Bullet Too Many
4
Valley of the Dead

The Blood Sisterhood Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
Hunt Them Down

The Circuit Rider Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Start with The Circuit Rider and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Circuit Rider
The Circuit Rider
2
Cover of Killer's Draw
Killer's Draw

The Joe Reacher Thrillers Series

Ongoing

8 books (2025–2026)

Start with Cold Target, the first of 8 books in the The Joe Reacher Thrillers series.

#Title
1
Cold Target
2
Dark Money
3
The Ghosts
4
The Needle
5
The Original
6
Cash Mountain
7
Final Account
8
Paid In Bullets

The Reaper Thrillers Series

Ongoing

4 books (2025–2026)

Start with Back In Black, the first of 4 books in the The Reaper Thrillers series.

#Title
1
Back In Black
2
Midnight Massacre
3
Shot in the Dark
4
A Bullet to Bite On

The Stolen Time Mysteries Series

Ongoing

5 books (2023–2025)

Start with Bringing Back The Blancpain(With: Ariel Adams), the first of 5 books in the The Stolen Time Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Bringing Back The Blancpain(With: Ariel Adams)
2
The Lost Laco(With: Ariel Adams)
3
Tracking Down The Trainmaster(With: Ariel Adams)
4
Diving Deep For The Stolen Doxa
5
In Pursuit of the Pequignet

Wade Carver Thrillers Series

Complete

4 books (2018–2018)

Start with Angel, the first of 4 books in the Wade Carver Thrillers series.

Wallace Mack Series

Ongoing

4 books (2017–2025)

Start with Finders Killers, the first of 4 books in the Wallace Mack series.

#Title
1
Cover of Finders Killers
Finders Killers
2
The Killing League
3
Cover of The Murder Store
The Murder Store
4
Blood Thirsty

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dan Ames written?
Dan Ames has written 128 books across 29 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Dan Ames series?
Here are the first books in Dan Ames's series: Angel: Angel To Fear; Anthologies: Indie Chicks; August High Thrillers: High Caliber; Dani Amore Short Stories/Novellas: Hanging Curve; Ellen Rockne: Murder Lake.
What order should I read Dan Ames's books?
We recommend reading Dan Ames's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Dan Ames still writing new books?
Yes, Dan Ames has 11 ongoing series: August High Thrillers, Jack Reacher Cases, Jack Reacher's Special Investigators, Jack Reacher's Special Investigators: Neagley, John Rockne and 6 more.

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