David Rosenfelt Reading Order
5 series · 49 books
David Rosenfelt is a prolific American author known for his captivating mystery novels, particularly the Andy Carpenter series. With a diverse portfolio of 49 books spanning five series—including Doug Brock, The K Team, and several standalone works—Rosenfelt has earned acclaim for his engaging storytelling, combining humor with legal intrigue. Active from 2002 to 2026, he also shares his passion for animals through his non-profit organization, the Tara Foundation, dedicated to dog rescue.
Andy Carpenter Series
Ongoing34 books (2002–2026)
Start with Open and Shut, the first of 34 books in the Andy Carpenter series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Open and Shut 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | First Degree 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Bury the Lead 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Sudden Death 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dead Center 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Play Dead 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  New Tricks 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Dog Tags 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  One Dog Night 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Leader of the Pack 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Unleashed 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Hounded 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Who Let the Dog Out? 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Outfoxed 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Twelve Dogs of Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Collared 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Deck the Hounds 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Rescued 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Bark of Night 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Dachshund Through the Snow 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Muzzled 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Silent Bite 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Best in Snow 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Dog Eat Dog 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Holy Chow 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Santa's Little Yelpers 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | 'Twas the Bite Before Christmas 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Flop Dead Gorgeous 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Dog Day Afternoon 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | The More the Terrier 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | And to All a Good Bite 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Dogged Pursuit 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Bark Humbug 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Dead Men Don't Play Fetch 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Doug Brock Series
Complete3 books (2015–2019)
Start with Blackout and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Blackout 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fade to Black 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Black and Blue 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Novels Series
Complete2 books (2013–2015)
Start with Dogtripping / The Puppy Express and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Dogtripping / The Puppy Express 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Lessons from Tara 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (2008–2014)
Start with Don't Tell a Soul, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Don't Tell a Soul 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Down to the Wire 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | On Borrowed Time 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Airtight 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Heart of a Killer 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Without Warning 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
The K Team Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2023)
Start with The K Team, the first of 4 books in the The K Team series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The K Team 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Animal Instinct 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Citizen K-9 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Good Dog, Bad Cop 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Rosenfelt written?
- David Rosenfelt has written 49 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each David Rosenfelt series?
- Here are the first books in David Rosenfelt's series: Andy Carpenter: Open and Shut; Doug Brock: Blackout; Non-Fiction Novels: Dogtripping / The Puppy Express; The K Team: The K Team.
- What order should I read David Rosenfelt's books?
- We recommend reading David Rosenfelt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Rosenfelt still writing new books?
- Yes, David Rosenfelt has 1 ongoing series: Andy Carpenter.