John Ellsworth Reading Order
10 series · 47 books
John Ellsworth is a prolific author known for his gripping legal thrillers and engaging historical fiction. Active from 2014 to 2024, he has penned 47 books across 10 series, including the popular Michael Gresham and Annie the Profiler series. His diverse storytelling also encompasses themes in Nine Lives and Sisters in Law, making him a versatile voice in contemporary literature.
Annie the Profiler Series
Complete2 books (2017–2017)
Start with Annie's Verdict / The Hydra-Shok Verdict and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | No Direction Home 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Historical Fiction Series
Likely Complete5 books (2015–2022)
Start with Unspeakable Prayers, the first of 5 books in the Historical Fiction series.
Michael Gresham Series
Likely Complete12 books (2016–2021)
Start with Sakharov the Bear, the first of 12 books in the Michael Gresham series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sakharov the Bear 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Defendant's Father / Secrets Girls Keep 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Law Partners 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Lawyer 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Lawyer Who Roared 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Voices In The Walls / Carlos the Ant and Jane Doe 235 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Annie's Verdict / The Hydra-Shok Verdict 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dead Lawyer on Aisle 11 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  30 Days of Justis 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Lies She Never Told Me / No Direction Home 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Fifth Justice 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Girl, Under Oath 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Nine Lives Series
Ongoing2 books (2022–2024)
Start with Full Metal Jury and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hunt for Thaddeus Murfee 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sisters In Law Series
Likely Complete4 books (2015–2021)
Start with Court Order / Frat Party, the first of 4 books in the Sisters In Law series.
Spies In The Rose Garden Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2023)
Start with Lawyers in Gray and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2017–2022)
Start with The Empty Place at the Table and read in order.
Thaddeus Murfee Legal Thrillers Series
Likely Complete16 books (2014–2021)
Start with Attorney at Large, the first of 16 books in the Thaddeus Murfee Legal Thrillers series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Attorney at Large 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Beyond a Reasonable Death 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Chase, the Bad Baby 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Defending Turquoise 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Defendants 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Mental Case 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Girl Who Wrote The New York Times Bestseller 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Trial Lawyer 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | A Young Lawyer's Story / Thaddeus Murfee 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Flagstaff Station 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Near Death Experience 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  La Jolla Law 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Crime 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Contract Lawyer 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Post Office 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | RICO Rocky 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Ellsworth written?
- John Ellsworth has written 47 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each John Ellsworth series?
- Here are the first books in John Ellsworth's series: Annie the Profiler: Annie's Verdict / The Hydra-Shok Verdict; Historical Fiction: Unspeakable Prayers; Michael Gresham: Sakharov the Bear; Nine Lives: Full Metal Jury; Sisters In Law: Court Order / Frat Party.
- What order should I read John Ellsworth's books?
- We recommend reading John Ellsworth's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is John Ellsworth still writing new books?
- Yes, John Ellsworth has 1 ongoing series: Nine Lives.