John E. Douglas Reading Order
3 series · 20 books · Born 18 June 1945
John E. Douglas is a renowned author and former FBI special agent known for his expertise in criminal profiling. Over his career, which spanned from 1992 to 2022, he published 20 books across three series, including the acclaimed titles in Broken Wings and Mindhunter, as well as insightful works on non-fiction topics related to criminal psychology. His contributions have significantly shaped the understanding of criminal behavior and investigative techniques.
Broken Wings Series
Complete2 books (1999–2002)
Start with Broken Wings and read in order.
Mindhunter Series
Complete2 books (1995–1997)
Start with Mindhunter and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete16 books (1992–2022)
Start with Crime Classification Manual, the first of 16 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Crime Classification Manual 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Pocket Guide to the Crime Classification Manual 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Sexual Homicide(With: Robert K. Ressler) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Unabomber 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  John Douglas's Guide to Careers in the FBI 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Obsession(With: Mark Olshaker) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Anatomy of Motive(With: Mark Olshaker) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Cases That Haunt Us(With: Mark Olshaker) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Anyone You Want Me to Be: A True Story of Sex and Death on the Internet 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Inside the Mind of BTK 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | A Criminal Investigative Analysis of Jack The Ripper 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Law and Disorder 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Killer Across the Table(With: Mark Olshaker) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Killer's Shadow(With: Mark Olshaker) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  When a Killer Calls(With: Mark Olshaker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John E. Douglas written?
- John E. Douglas has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each John E. Douglas series?
- Here are the first books in John E. Douglas's series: Broken Wings: Broken Wings; Mindhunter: Mindhunter; Non-Fiction: Crime Classification Manual.
- What order should I read John E. Douglas's books?
- We recommend reading John E. Douglas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are John E. Douglas's series complete?
- John E. Douglas has 2 completed series.