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David Ellis Reading Order

4 series · 24 books · Born 1967

Mystery & Thriller

David Ellis is an American crime writer who has published over two dozen mysteries and thrillers since 2001, establishing himself through multiple interconnected series that feature detectives and investigators navigating complex criminal cases. His work spans the Billy Harney police procedurals set in Chicago, the Jason Kolarich legal thrillers, and standalone novels that showcase his range within the genre. Ellis combines procedural detail with character-driven narratives to create page-turning mysteries that appeal to fans of both traditional crime fiction and contemporary suspense.

Black Book / Billy Harney Series

Ongoing

5 books (2017–2024)

Start with The Black Book, the first of 5 books in the Black Book / Billy Harney series.

Start this series with The Black Book

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1
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The Black Book
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Coldest Case(By: James Patterson)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Red Book
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
The Coldest Case: The Past Has a Long Memory(By: James Patterson)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Invisible Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2019)

Start with Invisible and read in order.

Start this series with Invisible

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1
2

Jason Kolarich Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2013)

Start with The Hidden Man, the first of 4 books in the Jason Kolarich series.

Start this series with The Hidden Man

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1
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The Hidden Man
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Breach Of Trust
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Wrong Man
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Last Alibi
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

13 books (2001–2026)

Start with Line Of Vision, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Line Of Vision

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1
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Line Of Vision
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Life Sentence
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
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In The Company Of Liars
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Eye Of The Beholder
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Guilty Wives(With: James Patterson)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Mistress(With: James Patterson)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Murder House(With: James Patterson)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10
Lies He Told Me(With: James Patterson)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Best Lies
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Keep Them Close
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Munich Affair(With: James Patterson)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Ellis written?
David Ellis has written 24 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
What is the first book in each David Ellis series?
Here are the first books in David Ellis's series: Black Book / Billy Harney: The Black Book; Invisible: Invisible; Jason Kolarich: The Hidden Man.
What order should I read David Ellis's books?
We recommend reading David Ellis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is David Ellis still writing new books?
Yes, David Ellis has 2 ongoing series: Black Book / Billy Harney, Standalone Novels.

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