Harlan Coben Reading Order
9 series · 48 books · Born 1962
Harlan Coben is a prolific American author known for his engaging mystery and thriller novels. With a remarkable 48 books across nine series, including the popular Myron Bolitar and Mickey Bolitar, Coben has captivated readers since 1990. His most notable work often features intricate plots with surprising twists, making him a standout voice in contemporary fiction.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete8 books (1998–2022)
Start with Malice Domestic 7, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Malice Domestic 7 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Opening Shots, Vol. II 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Death Do Us Part 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Pulp Fiction: The Crimefighters 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Best American Mystery Stories 2011 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Suspense Magazine April 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Detective Kierce Series
Ongoing2 books (2016–2025)
Start with Fool Me Once and read in order.
Mickey Bolitar Series
Complete3 books (2011–2014)
Start with Shelter and read in order.
Myron Bolitar Series
Ongoing12 books (1995–2024)
Start with Deal Breaker, the first of 12 books in the Myron Bolitar series.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Magical Fantastical Fridge 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Simple Philosophy 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing18 books (1990–2025)
Start with Play Dead, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Play Dead 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Miracle Cure 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Tell No One 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Gone for Good 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  No Second Chance 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Just One Look 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Innocent 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Woods 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Hold Tight 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Caught 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Stay Close 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Six Years 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Missing You 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Stranger 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Don't Let Go 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Run Away 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  I Will Find You 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Gone Before Goodbye(With: Reese Witherspoon) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Wilde Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2022)
Start with The Boy from the Woods / Wild and read in order.
Windsor Horne Lockwood III Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Win 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Harlan Coben written?
- Harlan Coben has written 48 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2025.
- 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.