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J. Jackson Bentley Reading Order

10 series · 28 books

Mystery & Thriller

J. Jackson Bentley is a British thriller writer who has published over two dozen novels since 2010, establishing himself across ten distinct series. His work spans international settings, with his City of London and Emirate of Dubai series exploring crime and suspense in contrasting urban landscapes. Bentley's prolific output includes the Alex Carter investigative series and the Rix Flix short story collection, demonstrating range in both novel-length narratives and shorter fiction formats.

Alex Carter Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

#Title
1
Final Whistle
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

City of London Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2010–2023)

Start with 48 Hours, the first of 7 books in the City of London series.

Start this series with 48 Hours

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#Title
1
2
3
4
5
Remnants of Deceit
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Follow The Leader
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
When the Hammer Falls
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
American Shorts
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Emirate of Dubai Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2014)

Start with Shadow of the Burj and read in order.

Start this series with Shadow of the Burj

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#Title
1
Shadow of the Burj
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Lure of the Falcon
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rix Flix Short Stories Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2022)

Start with The Hufflepuff Heist and read in order.

Start this series with The Hufflepuff Heist

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#Title
1
The Hufflepuff Heist
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Zero Days Without Incident
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

RixFlix Short Story Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2022–2022)

Start with Don't Go Alone! and read in order.

Start this series with Don't Go Alone!

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#Title
1
Don't Go Alone!
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Murder at the Raven's Claw
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Hoogflpaff Enigma
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Royal Thrillers Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with The Platinum Stiletto and read in order.

Start this series with The Platinum Stiletto

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#Title
1
The Platinum Stiletto
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Coronation Conundrum
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Lowestoft Murder Mysteries Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with In The Morning Light and read in order.

Start this series with In The Morning Light

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#Title
1
In The Morning Light
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Quirkiest Detective
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wessex Thrillers Series

Ongoing

5 books (2023–2025)

Start with Root & Branch, the first of 5 books in the Wessex Thrillers series.

Start this series with Root & Branch

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#Title
1
Root & Branch
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Confessor
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Folly of Youth
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
The RV Detective
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

White House Trilogy Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2024)

Start with Call the Vice President and read in order.

Start this series with Call the Vice President

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#Title
1
Call the Vice President
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Murder at 1600
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Girl Who Woke Up Speaking Mandarin
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has J. Jackson Bentley written?
J. Jackson Bentley has written 28 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each J. Jackson Bentley series?
Here are the first books in J. Jackson Bentley's series: City of London: 48 Hours; Emirate of Dubai: Shadow of the Burj; Rix Flix Short Stories: The Hufflepuff Heist; RixFlix Short Story: Don't Go Alone!; Royal Thrillers: The Platinum Stiletto.
What order should I read J. Jackson Bentley's books?
We recommend reading J. Jackson Bentley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is J. Jackson Bentley still writing new books?
Yes, J. Jackson Bentley has 3 ongoing series: The Lowestoft Murder Mysteries, Wessex Thrillers, White House Trilogy.

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