Gregg Hurwitz Reading Order
11 series Β· 86 books
Gregg Hurwitz is an accomplished American author known for his gripping thrillers and compelling narratives. With a prolific career spanning from 1999 to 2026, he has penned 86 books across 11 series, including the acclaimed Evan Smoak/Orphan X and Rains series, alongside standalone novels and short stories. His notable works reflect a mastery of suspense, making him a prominent figure in the thriller genre.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2004β2022)
Start with Show Business is Murder, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Show Business is Murder 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Uncage Me 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | First Thrills: Volume 3 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Gone Fishing and Other Stories 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Batman: The Dark Knight Series
Complete6 books (2012β2015)
Start with Golden Dawn(By: David Finch), the first of 6 books in the Batman: The Dark Knight series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Dawn(By: David Finch) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Knight Terrors(By: Judd Winick,David Finch,Paul Jenkins) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Cycle of Violence(With: David Finch) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Mad 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Clay 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Dark Knight Unwrapped(By: David Finch) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Evan Smoak/Orphan X Series
Ongoing16 books (2016β2026)
Start with Buy a Bullet (Short Story), the first of 16 books in the Evan Smoak/Orphan X series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Buy a Bullet (Short Story) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Orphan X 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Nowhere Man 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Hellbent 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Intern (Short Story) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Out of the Dark 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Into the Fire 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The List (Short Story) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Prodigal Son 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Dark Horse 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Last Orphan 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Recital (Short Story) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Lone Wolf 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Nemesis 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Code 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Antihero 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Graphic Novels Series
Complete6 books (2008β2011)
Start with Foolkiller: Fool's Paradise, the first of 6 books in the Graphic Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Foolkiller: Fool's Paradise 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Wolverine: Dangerous Games 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Foolkiller: White Angels 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Vengeance of the Moon Knight, Vol. 1 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Vengeance of the Moon Knight, Vol. 2 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Shadowland: Moon Knight 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing33 books (2022β2025)
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Amos Walker(By: Loren D. Estleman) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Bob Lee Swagger(By: Stephen Hunter) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Charlie Parker(By: John Connolly) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Dismas Hardy(By: John Lescroart) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Elvis Cole and Joe Pike(By: Robert Crais) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Ian Rutledge(By: Charles Todd) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Lou Boldt(By: Ridley Pearson) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Maisie Dobbs(By: Jacqueline Winspear) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Mallory(By: Carol O'Connell) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus(By: Faye Kellerman) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Precious Ramotswe(By: Alexander McCall Smith) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Rambo(By: David Morrell) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | The Lincoln Lawyer(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | Ben Kincaid(By: William Bernhardt) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Condor(By: James Grady) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | Repairman Jack(By: F. Paul Wilson) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 30 | Joe Pickett(By: C.J. Box) 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 31 | Nathan Heller(By: Max Allan Collins) 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 32 | Peter Diamond(By: Peter Lovesey) 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 33 | Orphan X 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
New Think Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2022β2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | New Think, Vol. 1 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Penguin: Pain and Prejudice Series
Complete1 book (2012β2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Penguin 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Rains Series
Complete2 books (2016β2017)
Start with The Rains and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Rains 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Last Chance 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2026β2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Delivery 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1999β2014)
Start with The Tower, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Tower 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Minutes to Burn 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Do No Harm 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Crime Writer / I See You 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Trust No One / We Know 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | They're Watching / Or She Dies 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | You're Next 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Survivor 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Tell No Lies 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Don't Look Back 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Tim Rackley Series
Complete5 books (2003β2015)
Start with The Kill Clause, the first of 5 books in the Tim Rackley series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Kill Clause 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Program 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Troubleshooter 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Last Shot 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dirty Weather 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Gregg Hurwitz written?
- Gregg Hurwitz has written 86 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Gregg Hurwitz series?
- Here are the first books in Gregg Hurwitz's series: Anthologies: Show Business is Murder; Batman: The Dark Knight: Golden Dawn(By: David Finch); Evan Smoak/Orphan X: Buy a Bullet (Short Story); Graphic Novels: Foolkiller: Fool's Paradise; Mysterious Profiles: Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman).
- What order should I read Gregg Hurwitz's books?
- We recommend reading Gregg Hurwitz's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Gregg Hurwitz still writing new books?
- Yes, Gregg Hurwitz has 2 ongoing series: Evan Smoak/Orphan X, Mysterious Profiles.

