Harlan Coben Reading Order
10 series · 49 books · Born 1962
Harlan Coben is an American mystery and thriller author whose intricate plots frequently unearth long-buried secrets and past traumas with shocking revelations. His signature style weaves together multiple narrative threads that culminate in unexpected twists, often centering on murders and deaths that demand reexamination of what readers thought they knew. With nearly fifty books spanning multiple series including the Myron Bolitar and Mickey Bolitar detective franchises, Coben has become a major force in the thriller genre, and his work has been adapted for film and television over a dozen times since his debut in 1990.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete8 books (1998–2022)
Start with Malice Domestic 7, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Malice Domestic 7
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Detective Kierce Series
Ongoing2 books (2016–2025)
Start with Fool Me Once and read in order.
Start this series with Fool Me Once
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Mickey Bolitar Series
Complete3 books (2011–2014)
Start with Shelter and read in order.
Start this series with Shelter
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Myron Bolitar Series
Ongoing12 books (1995–2024)
Start with Deal Breaker, the first of 12 books in the Myron Bolitar series.
Start this series with Deal Breaker
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing18 books (1990–2025)
Start with Play Dead, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Play Dead
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Wilde Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2022)
Start with The Boy from the Woods / Wild and read in order.
Start this series with The Boy from the Woods / Wild
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Windsor Horne Lockwood III Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Harlan Coben written?
- Harlan Coben has written 49 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Harlan Coben series?
- Here are the first books in Harlan Coben's series: Anthologies: Malice Domestic 7; Detective Kierce: Fool Me Once; Mickey Bolitar: Shelter; Myron Bolitar: Deal Breaker; Wilde: The Boy from the Woods / Wild.
- What order should I read Harlan Coben's books?
- We recommend reading Harlan Coben's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Harlan Coben still writing new books?
- Yes, Harlan Coben has 3 ongoing series: Detective Kierce, Myron Bolitar, Standalone Novels.