J.A. Kerley Reading Order
2 series Β· 14 books
J.A. Kerley is an American mystery and thriller writer best known for the Carson Ryder series, which follows a unique detective protagonist across multiple tense investigations. Drawing on two decades of advertising experience, Kerley crafted compelling crime narratives that span 14 books published between 2004 and 2017, combining psychological depth with intricate plotting that appeals to fans of character-driven mysteries.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2004β2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stories from the Blue Moon Caf III |
Carson Ryder Series
Complete13 books (2004β2017)
The Carson Ryder series by J.A. Kerley consists of thirteen mystery and thriller novels following detective Carson Ryder across cases spanning from 2004 to 2017. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Hundredth Man and concluding with The Death File. Each book builds on the character development and investigative threads established throughout the sequence, making chronological reading essential for maximum impact.
Start with The Hundredth Man, the first of 13 books in the Carson Ryder series.
Start this series with The Hundredth Man
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Hundredth Man |
| 2 | The Death Collectors |
| 3 | A Garden Of Vipers / The Broken Souls |
| 4 | Blood Brother |
| 5 | In The Blood |
| 6 | Little Girls Lost |
| 7 | Buried Alive |
| 8 | Her Last Scream |
| 9 | The Death Box |
| 10 | The Killing Game |
| 11 | The Apostle |
| 12 | The Memory Killer |
| 13 | The Death File |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has J.A. Kerley written?
- J.A. Kerley has written 14 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each J.A. Kerley series?
- Here are the first books in J.A. Kerley's series: Carson Ryder: The Hundredth Man.
- What order should I read J.A. Kerley's books?
- We recommend reading J.A. Kerley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are J.A. Kerley's series complete?
- J.A. Kerley has 2 completed series.

