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James Rollins Reading Order

11 series Β· 58 books

James Rollins is an acclaimed American author celebrated for his action-adventure and techno-thriller novels. With a rich portfolio of 58 books across 11 series, his most notable work includes the popular Sigma Force series, which seamlessly blends scientific intrigue with high-stakes adventure. Active in the literary world from 1998 to 2026, Rollins draws inspiration from his background as a veterinarian and his adventurous hobbies, creating captivating narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2008–2014)

Start with Killer Year: Stories to Die For..., the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

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Killer Year: Stories to Die For...
2
3
Warriors 3
4
Suspense Magazine July 2013
5

Godslayer Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2006)

Start with Shadowfall and read in order.

#Title
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Shadowfall
2
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Hinterland

Jake Ransom Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2010)

Start with Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow and read in order.

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Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow
2
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Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx

Moon Fall Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022–2025)

Start with The Starless Crown and read in order.

#Title
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The Starless Crown
2
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The Cradle of Ice
3
A Dragon of Black Glass

Order Of The Sanguines Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2015)

Start with City of Screams, the first of 5 books in the Order Of The Sanguines series.

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1
City of Screams
2
Blood Brothers
3
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Innocent Blood
4
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The Blood Gospel
5
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Blood Infernal

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
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Unrestricted Access

Sigma Force Series

Ongoing

18 books (2004–2024)

Start with Sandstorm, the first of 18 books in the Sigma Force series.

#Title
1
2
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Map of Bones
3
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Black Order
4
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The Judas Strain
5
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The Last Oracle
6
The Doomsday Key
7
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The Devil Colony
8
9
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The Eye of God
10
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The 6th Extinction
11
The Bone Labyrinth
12
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The Seventh Plague
13
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The Demon Crown
14
15
The Last Odyssey
16
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Kingdom of Bones
17
Tides of Fire
18

Sigma Force Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

7 books (2006–2017)

Start with Kowalski's in Love, the first of 7 books in the Sigma Force Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Kowalski's in Love
2
The Skeleton Key
3
4
The Devil's Bones(With: Steve Berry)
5
The Midnight Watch
6
Crash and Burn
7
Ghost Ship

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (1999–2026)

Start with Subterranean, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Subterranean
2
Excavation
3
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Deep Fathom
4
5
6
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
7
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Altar of Eden
8
Trust No One

The Banned and the Banished Series

Complete

5 books (1998–2002)

Start with Wit'ch Fire(As: James Clemens), the first of 5 books in the The Banned and the Banished series.

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Wit'ch Fire(As: James Clemens)
2
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Wit'ch Storm(As: James Clemens)
3
Cover of Wit'ch War(As: James Clemens)
Wit'ch War(As: James Clemens)
4
Cover of Wit'ch Gate(As: James Clemens)
Wit'ch Gate(As: James Clemens)
5
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Wit'ch Star(As: James Clemens)

Tucker Wayne Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2016)

Start with The Kill Switch(With: Grant Blackwood) and read in order.

#Title
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The Kill Switch(With: Grant Blackwood)
2
Cover of War Hawk(With: Grant Blackwood)
War Hawk(With: Grant Blackwood)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has James Rollins written?
James Rollins has written 58 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2026.
What is the first book in each James Rollins series?
Here are the first books in James Rollins's series: Anthologies: Killer Year: Stories to Die For...; Godslayer: Shadowfall; Jake Ransom: Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow; Moon Fall: The Starless Crown; Order Of The Sanguines: City of Screams.
What order should I read James Rollins's books?
We recommend reading James Rollins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is James Rollins still writing new books?
Yes, James Rollins has 3 ongoing series: Moon Fall, Sigma Force, Standalone Novels.

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