J.T. Ellison Reading Order
11 series Β· 66 books
J.T. Ellison is a bestselling American novelist known for her gripping thrillers. With a prolific career spanning from 2007 to 2025, she has published 66 books across 11 series, including the well-regarded A Brit in the FBI and Taylor Jackson. Her engaging style and intricate plots have captivated readers worldwide.
A Brit in the FBI Series
Complete6 books (2013β2019)
Start with The Final Cut, the first of 6 books in the A Brit in the FBI series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Final Cut 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Lost Key 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The End Game 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Devil's Triangle 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Sixth Day 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Last Second 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2010β2023)
Start with Discount Noir, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Discount Noir 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Love is Murder 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Storm Season 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Infinity: A Suspense Magazine Anthology 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Dr. Samantha Owens Series
Complete4 books (2012β2015)
Start with A Deeper Darkness, the first of 4 books in the Dr. Samantha Owens series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Deeper Darkness 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Edge of Black 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | When Shadows Fall 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | What Lies Behind 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Erica Spindler Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Slices of Night(With: Alex Kava,Erica Spindler) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Guardians Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022β2023)
Start with Guardians of Silence(As: Joss Walker, With: R.L. Perez) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Guardians of Silence(As: Joss Walker, With: R.L. Perez) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Guardians of Fury(As: Joss Walker, With: R.L. Perez) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Guardians of Power(As: Joss Walker, With: R.L. Perez) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian Series
Ongoing9 books (2021β2025)
Start with The Eighth Road(With:R.L. Perez), the first of 9 books in the Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Eighth Road(With:R.L. Perez) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Tomb of the Queen(With:Alisha Klapheke) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Betrayal of Magic(With:R.L. Perez) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Guardians of Silence(With:R.L. Perez) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Master of Shadows(With:R.L. Perez) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Keeper of Flames(With:R.L. Perez) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Prophecy of Wind(With:R.L. Perez) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Book of Spirits 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Scrolls of Time 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete10 books (2011β2017)
Start with Slices of Night(With: Alex Kava,Erica Spindler), the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Slices of Night(With: Alex Kava,Erica Spindler) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Chimera 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Gray Lady, Lady Gray 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Killing Carol Ann 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Prodigal Me 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Number of Man 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Where'd You Get That Red Dress? 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | X 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Omen Days 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Endarkening 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete5 books (2010β2018)
Start with Sweet Little Lies, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Little Lies 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mad Love 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Three Tales from the Dark Side 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The First Decade 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Stories of the Night 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2016β2025)
Start with No One Knows, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | No One Knows 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Lie to Me 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Tear Me Apart 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Good Girls Lie 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Her Dark Lies 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | It's One of Us 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | A Very Bad Thing 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Last Seen 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Taylor Jackson Series
Likely Complete11 books (2007β2023)
Start with All the Pretty Girls, the first of 11 books in the Taylor Jackson series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | All the Pretty Girls 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | 14 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Judas Kiss 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Cold Room 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Immortals 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | So Close the Hand of Death 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Where All the Dead Lie 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Blood Sugar Baby 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Field of Graves 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Whiteout 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Wolves Come at Night 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
We Could Be Heroes Series
Likely Complete5 books (2023β2023)
Start with Kill Night(By: Victor Methos), the first of 5 books in the We Could Be Heroes series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kill Night(By: Victor Methos) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Pigeon Tony's Last Stand(By: Lisa Scottoline) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | These Cold Strangers 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Trouble(By: Janelle Brown) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Unknown Caller(By: Lisa Unger) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has J.T. Ellison written?
- J.T. Ellison has written 66 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each J.T. Ellison series?
- Here are the first books in J.T. Ellison's series: A Brit in the FBI: The Final Cut; Anthologies: Discount Noir; Dr. Samantha Owens: A Deeper Darkness; Guardians: Guardians of Silence(As: Joss Walker, With: R.L. Perez); Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian: The Eighth Road(With:R.L. Perez).
- What order should I read J.T. Ellison's books?
- We recommend reading J.T. Ellison's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is J.T. Ellison still writing new books?
- Yes, J.T. Ellison has 2 ongoing series: Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian, Standalone Novels.

