Faye Kellerman Reading Order
5 series · 78 books · Born 31 July 1952
Faye Kellerman is a prolific American author known for her engaging mystery novels. With a rich bibliography that includes 78 books spanning five series, her works feature notable characters like Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus, along with standalone novels, short story collections, and anthologies. Active from 1986 to 2025, she captivated readers with her intricate plots and compelling storytelling.
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1990–2011)
Start with Sisters in Crime 3, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing33 books (2022–2025)
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Amos Walker(By: Loren D. Estleman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Bob Lee Swagger(By: Stephen Hunter) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Charlie Parker(By: John Connolly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Dismas Hardy(By: John Lescroart) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Elvis Cole and Joe Pike(By: Robert Crais) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Ian Rutledge(By: Charles Todd) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Lou Boldt(By: Ridley Pearson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Maisie Dobbs(By: Jacqueline Winspear) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Mallory(By: Carol O'Connell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Precious Ramotswe(By: Alexander McCall Smith) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Rambo(By: David Morrell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Lincoln Lawyer(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Ben Kincaid(By: William Bernhardt) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Condor(By: James Grady) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Repairman Jack(By: F. Paul Wilson) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Joe Pickett(By: C.J. Box) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Nathan Heller(By: Max Allan Collins) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Peter Diamond(By: Peter Lovesey) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Orphan X(By: Gregg Hurwitz) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus Series
Likely Complete27 books (1986–2022)
Start with The Ritual Bath, the first of 27 books in the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Ritual Bath 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Sacred and Profane 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Milk and Honey 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Day of Atonement 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | False Prophet 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Grievous Sin 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Sanctuary 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Justice 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Prayers for the Dead 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Serpent's Tooth 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Jupiter's Bones 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Stalker 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Forgotten 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Stone Kiss 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Street Dreams 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Burnt House 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Mercedes Coffin / Cold Case 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Blindman's Bluff 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Hangman 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Gun Games / Blood Games 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Beast / Predator 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Murder 101 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Theory of Death 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Bone Box 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Walking Shadows 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Lost Boys 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Hunt 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1989–2016)
Start with The Quality of Mercy, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Faye Kellerman written?
- Faye Kellerman has written 78 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Faye Kellerman series?
- Here are the first books in Faye Kellerman's series: Anthologies: Sisters in Crime 3; Mysterious Profiles: Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman); Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus: The Ritual Bath.
- What order should I read Faye Kellerman's books?
- We recommend reading Faye Kellerman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Faye Kellerman still writing new books?
- Yes, Faye Kellerman has 1 ongoing series: Mysterious Profiles.