Jack Fredrickson Reading Order
5 series Β· 13 books
Jack Fredrickson is a mystery and thriller writer who has crafted multiple detective series exploring dark crimes and complex investigations. His Dek Elstrom series follows a resourceful protagonist through intricate puzzles, while his Milo Rigg mysteries offer another compelling investigative narrative. A prolific author across novels and short fiction, Fredrickson has earned multiple Shamus Award nominations for his work, establishing himself as a respected voice in contemporary mystery writing.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2008β2010)
Jack Fredrickson's two-book anthology series collects mystery and thriller stories published between 2008 and 2010. The complete series comprises The Blue Religion and Crimes by Moonlight, which should be read in publication order. These standalone story collections offer crime and suspense fiction from an accomplished mystery writer.
Start with The Blue Religion and read in order.
Start this series with The Blue Religion
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Blue Religion |
| 2 | Crimes by Moonlight |
Dek Elstrom Series
Likely Complete8 books (2006β2022)
The Dek Elstrom series comprises eight mystery and thriller novels following the same protagonist across cases spanning from 2006 to 2022. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Safe Place for Dying and continuing through Kill Her Twice. Each book builds on the character's development and the investigative threads established in previous entries, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the series arc.
Start with A Safe Place for Dying, the first of 8 books in the Dek Elstrom series.
Start this series with A Safe Place for Dying
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Safe Place for Dying |
| 2 | Honestly Dearest, You're Dead |
| 3 | Hunting Sweetie Rose |
| 4 | The Dead Caller from Chicago |
| 5 | The Confessors' Club |
| 6 | Hidden Graves |
| 7 | Tagged for Murder |
| 8 | Kill Her Twice |
Milo Rigg Mystery Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Cage |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Ace I |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2015β2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Silence the Dead |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jack Fredrickson written?
- Jack Fredrickson has written 13 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Jack Fredrickson series?
- Here are the first books in Jack Fredrickson's series: Anthologies: The Blue Religion; Dek Elstrom: A Safe Place for Dying.
- What order should I read Jack Fredrickson's books?
- We recommend reading Jack Fredrickson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jack Fredrickson's series complete?
- Jack Fredrickson has 4 completed series.

