Jess Walter Reading Order
10 series · 39 books · Born 20 July 1965
Jess Walter is a prolific American writer known for his engaging fiction and sharp storytelling. With a career spanning from 1995 to 2025, he boasts a diverse portfolio of 39 books across 10 series, including the popular Camden and The One, along with several standalone novels. His notable works have garnered critical acclaim, highlighting his ability to weave compelling narratives that resonate with readers.
Akashic Drug Chronicles Series
Complete5 books (2005–2020)
Start with The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody), the first of 5 books in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Speed Chronicles 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Heroin Chronicles(By: Jervey Tervalon,Lydia Lunch,Erin Moon,Nathan Larson,Antonia Crane,Jerry Stahl,Eric Bogosian,Ava Stander,John Albert,Michael Albo,Sophia Langdon,Tony O'Neill,L.Z. Hansen) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Marijuana Chronicles(By: Jonathan Santlofer) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Nicotine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Joyce Carol Oates,Hannah Tinti,Christopher Sorrentino,Cara Black,Lauren Sanders,Bernice L. McFadden,Jonathan Ames) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Ongoing5 books (1997–2024)
Start with Our Mothers' Spirits: Great Writers on the Death of Mothers and the Grief of Men, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Camden Series
Complete2 books (2005–2006)
Start with Citizen Vince and read in order.
Caroline Mabry Series
Complete2 books (2001–2003)
Start with Over Tumbled Graves and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1995–1996)
Start with Every Knee Shall Bow and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2022)
Start with Town and Country and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete2 books (2013–2022)
Start with We Live in Water and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2009–2025)
Start with The Financial Lives of the Poets, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The One Series
Complete7 books (2019–2019)
Start with A Wedding Thing(By: Shea Serrano), the first of 7 books in the The One series.
Warmer Collection Series
Complete7 books (2018–2018)
Start with At the Bottom of New Lake(By: Sonya Larson), the first of 7 books in the Warmer Collection series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | At the Bottom of New Lake(By: Sonya Larson) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Boca Raton(By: Lauren Groff) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Controller(By: Jesse Kellerman) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Falls the Shadow(By: Skip Horack) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Hillside(By: Jane Smiley) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Way the World Ends 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | There's No Place Like Home(By: Edan Lepucki) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jess Walter written?
- Jess Walter has written 39 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jess Walter series?
- Here are the first books in Jess Walter's series: Akashic Drug Chronicles: The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody); Anthologies: Our Mothers' Spirits: Great Writers on the Death of Mothers and the Grief of Men; Camden: Citizen Vince; Caroline Mabry: Over Tumbled Graves; Non-Fiction: Every Knee Shall Bow.
- What order should I read Jess Walter's books?
- We recommend reading Jess Walter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jess Walter still writing new books?
- Yes, Jess Walter has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.