Faye Kellerman Reading Order
5 series · 78 books · Born 1952-07-31
Faye Kellerman is an American mystery writer whose career spans nearly four decades and encompasses 78 books across multiple series and collections. She is best known for her Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series, a long-running collaboration with her husband Jonathan Kellerman that blends procedural investigation with complex character development. Beyond this flagship series, Kellerman has demonstrated versatility across anthologies, short story collections, and standalone novels that showcase her skill at crafting intricate plots and atmospheric mysteries.
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1990–2011)
Start with Sisters in Crime 3, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Sisters in Crime 3
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Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing33 books (2022–2025)
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
Start this series with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman)
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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.
Start this series with The Ritual Bath
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1989–2016)
Start with The Quality of Mercy, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Quality of Mercy
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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.