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James Patrick Hunt Reading Order

4 series ยท 17 books ยท Born 1964

James Patrick Hunt is a mystery and thriller author who has crafted seventeen novels across multiple series since 2005. His work spans several interconnected detective and crime narratives, including the Dan Bridger and Evan Maitland series alongside standalone thrillers featuring Lieutenant George Hastings. Hunt's straightforward, propulsive storytelling style appeals to readers seeking contemporary crime fiction with procedural depth and character-driven plots.

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Dan Bridger Series

Complete

2 books (2010โ€“2011)

The Dan Bridger series is a two-book mystery and thriller collection published between 2010 and 2011. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Bridger followed by Police and Thieves. The series is complete, making it ideal for readers seeking a finished mystery thriller experience by author James Patrick Hunt.

Start with Bridger and read in order.

Evan Maitland Series

Complete

4 books (2005โ€“2011)

The Evan Maitland series by James Patrick Hunt comprises four mystery and thriller novels published between 2005 and 2011. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Maitland and continuing through Maitland Under Siege, Maitland's Reply, and Get Maitland. This finished series follows its protagonist across standalone adventures that build on the established character.

Start with Maitland, the first of 4 books in the Evan Maitland series.

Lieutenant George Hastings Series

Complete

5 books (2007โ€“2011)

James Patrick Hunt's Lieutenant George Hastings series comprises five complete mystery thrillers published between 2007 and 2011. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Betrayers and continuing through Goodbye Sister Disco, The Assailant, The Silent Places, and concluding with Bullet Beth. This closed series follows the investigations of its titular lieutenant across interconnected cases that span the five-book arc.

Start with The Betrayers, the first of 5 books in the Lieutenant George Hastings series.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (2005โ€“2017)

James Patrick Hunt's collection of six standalone mystery and thriller novels spans from 2005 to 2017 and is now complete. While each book functions independently with its own plot and characters, reading them in publication orderโ€”beginning with Before They Make You Run and concluding with The Germanโ€”provides the intended experience of Hunt's storytelling evolution. The series comprises Before They Make You Run, Reinhardt's Mark, The Detective, The Reckoning, Once Upon a Time in Camelot, and The German, all of which can be approached as separate entries if preferred.

Start with Before They Make You Run, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Before They Make You Run

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has James Patrick Hunt written?
James Patrick Hunt has written 17 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2017.
What is the first book in each James Patrick Hunt series?
Here are the first books in James Patrick Hunt's series: Dan Bridger: Bridger; Evan Maitland: Maitland; Lieutenant George Hastings: The Betrayers.
What order should I read James Patrick Hunt's books?
We recommend reading James Patrick Hunt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are James Patrick Hunt's series complete?
James Patrick Hunt has 4 completed series.

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