
David Baldacci Reading Order
17 series Β· 77 books Β· Born 1960-08-05
David Baldacci is a highly acclaimed American author known for his captivating suspense novels and legal thrillers. With a prolific career spanning from 1995 to 2026, he has penned 77 books across 17 series, including notable titles like Aloysius Archer, Amos Decker, and the Camel Club. His books have reached an international audience, selling over 130 million copies in more than 80 countries.
Aloysius Archer Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019β2022)
Start with One Good Deed and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | One Good Deed 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Gambling Man 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dream Town 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Amos Decker Series
Likely Complete7 books (2015β2022)
Start with Memory Man, the first of 7 books in the Amos Decker series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Memory Man 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Last Mile 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Fix 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Fallen 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Redemption 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Walk the Wire 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Long Shadows 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (2001β2014)
Start with In Good Company, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | In Good Company 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mighty Johns 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Their World is Law 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | No Rest for the Dead 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | FaceOff 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Suspense Magazine June 2014 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Atlee Pine Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018β2021)
Start with Long Road to Mercy, the first of 4 books in the Atlee Pine series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Long Road to Mercy 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Minute to Midnight 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Daylight 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Mercy 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Camel Club Series
Complete6 books (2005β2014)
Start with The Camel Club, the first of 6 books in the Camel Club series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Camel Club 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Collectors 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Stone Cold 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Divine Justice 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Hell's Corner 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Bullseye 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Freddy and the French Fries Series
Complete2 books (2005β2006)
Start with Fries Alive! and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fries Alive! 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mystery Of Silas Finklebean 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
John Puller Series
Complete4 books (2011β2016)
Start with Zero Day, the first of 4 books in the John Puller series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Zero Day 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Forgotten 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Escape 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | No Man's Land 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Origins of Wish You Well 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Sean King & Michelle Maxwell Series
Complete6 books (2003β2013)
Start with Split Second, the first of 6 books in the Sean King & Michelle Maxwell series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Split Second 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Hour Game 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Simple Genius 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | First Family 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Sixth Man 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | King and Maxwell 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Shaw Series
Complete2 books (2008β2010)
Start with The Whole Truth and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Whole Truth 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Deliver Us From Evil 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete2 books (2010β2021)
Start with No Time Left and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | No Time Left 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mighty Johns / The Final Play 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing13 books (1995β2025)
Start with Absolute Power, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Absolute Power 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Total Control 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Winner 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Simple Truth 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Saving Faith 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Wish You Well 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Last Man Standing 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Christmas Train 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | True Blue 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | One Summer 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Simply Lies 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | A Calamity of Souls 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Strangers in Time 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Series
Complete6 books (2011β2013)
Start with A King's Ransom(By: Jude Watson), the first of 6 books in the The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A King's Ransom(By: Jude Watson) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Medusa Plot(By: Gordon Korman) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Shatterproof(By: Roland Smith) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Dead of Night(By: Peter Lerangis) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Trust No One(By: Linda Sue Park) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Day of Doom 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Travis Devine Series
Ongoing3 books (2022β2024)
Start with The 6:20 Man and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The 6:20 Man 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Edge 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | To Die For 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Vega Jane Series
Complete4 books (2014β2019)
Start with The Finisher / Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery, the first of 4 books in the Vega Jane series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Finisher / Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Keeper / Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Width of the World / Vega Jane and the Rebels' Revolt 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Stars Below / Vega Jane and the End of Time 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Walter Nash Series
Ongoing2 books (2025β2026)
Start with Nash Falls and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nash Falls 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Hope Rises 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Will Robie Series
Complete6 books (2012β2017)
Start with The Innocent, the first of 6 books in the Will Robie series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Innocent 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Hit 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bullseye 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Target 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Guilty 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | End Game 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Baldacci written?
- David Baldacci has written 77 books across 17 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each David Baldacci series?
- Here are the first books in David Baldacci's series: Aloysius Archer: One Good Deed; Amos Decker: Memory Man; Anthologies: In Good Company; Atlee Pine: Long Road to Mercy; Camel Club: The Camel Club.
- What order should I read David Baldacci's books?
- We recommend reading David Baldacci's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Baldacci still writing new books?
- Yes, David Baldacci has 3 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, Travis Devine, Walter Nash.

