Jan Burke Reading Order
5 series · 34 books · Born 1953
Jan Burke is a talented American writer known for her compelling mystery and thriller novels. With 34 published works across five series, including the Irene Kelly series, as well as standalone novels, short stories, and anthologies, she has made a significant impact in her genre. Her accolades include the Edgar Award for Best Novel, highlighting her most distinguished contributions to literature during her active years from 1993 to 2014.
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1997–2013)
Start with Malice Domestic 6, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Malice Domestic 6 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Women of Mystery III 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Malice Domestic 9 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 2 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  First Cases, Volume 4 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Sunken Sailor 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Study in Sherlock 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Not Everyone's Cup of Tea 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Irene Kelly Series
Complete11 books (1993–2011)
Start with Goodnight, Irene, the first of 11 books in the Irene Kelly series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (1994–2002)
Start with Unharmed, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete7 books (2002–2014)
Start with Eighteen, the first of 7 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2002–2008)
Start with Nine and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jan Burke written?
- Jan Burke has written 34 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Jan Burke series?
- Here are the first books in Jan Burke's series: Anthologies: Malice Domestic 6; Irene Kelly: Goodnight, Irene; Short Stories/Novellas: Unharmed; Short Story Collections: Eighteen.
- What order should I read Jan Burke's books?
- We recommend reading Jan Burke's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jan Burke's series complete?
- Jan Burke has 5 completed series.