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Jeff Abbott

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5 series · 32 books · Born 1963

Mystery & Thriller

Jeff Abbott is an American thriller and mystery writer who has published over thirty novels across multiple series since 1994. His work frequently explores ordinary people thrust into dangerous circumstances, forcing them to fight their way back to safety and normalcy. Based in Austin, Texas, Abbott brings a background in advertising and liberal arts education to his craft, blending traditional detective elements with contemporary thriller suspense across his Whit Mosley, Sam Capra, and Jordan Poteet series, among other standalone works.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

9 books (2000–2026)

Start with Magnolias and Mayhem, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Magnolias and Mayhem

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Magnolias and Mayhem
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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...And the Dying is Easy
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Greatest Hits
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Death Do Us Part
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Death's Excellent Vacation
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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No Rest for the Dead
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Robot Uprisings
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Shadow Lab, Volume Three
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jordan Poteet Series

Complete

4 books (1994–1996)

Start with Do Unto Others, the first of 4 books in the Jordan Poteet series.

Start this series with Do Unto Others

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Do Unto Others
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Only Good Yankee
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Distant Blood
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Promises of Home
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sam Capra Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2010–2022)

Start with Adrenaline, the first of 7 books in the Sam Capra series.

Start this series with Adrenaline

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2
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The Last Minute
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Sam Capra's Last Chance
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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6
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The First Order
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Traitor's Dance
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

9 books (2005–2026)

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

Start this series with Panic

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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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The Three Beths
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Never Ask Me
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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An Ambush of Widows
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
January and July
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Whit Mosley Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2003)

Start with A Kiss Gone Bad and read in order.

Start this series with A Kiss Gone Bad

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A Kiss Gone Bad
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Black Jack Point
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jeff Abbott written?
Jeff Abbott has written 32 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jeff Abbott series?
Here are the first books in Jeff Abbott's series: Anthologies: Magnolias and Mayhem; Jordan Poteet: Do Unto Others; Sam Capra: Adrenaline; Whit Mosley: A Kiss Gone Bad.
What order should I read Jeff Abbott's books?
We recommend reading Jeff Abbott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jeff Abbott still writing new books?
Yes, Jeff Abbott has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.

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