John Gilstrap Reading Order
9 series · 43 books
John Gilstrap is a prolific American author celebrated for his gripping thrillers, with a career spanning from 1996 to 2026. He has penned 43 books across nine series, including the popular Jonathan Grave and Irene Rivers series, as well as several standalone novels. Among his notable works, the Jonathan Grave series stands out, captivating readers with its intense plots and well-developed characters.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2009–2026)
Start with Watchlist, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Harold Middleton Series
Complete3 books (2007–2014)
Start with The Chopin Manuscript and read in order.
Irene Rivers Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Burned Bridges 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jonathan Grave Series
Ongoing18 books (2009–2026)
Start with No Mercy, the first of 18 books in the Jonathan Grave series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  No Mercy 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Hostage Zero 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Threat Warning 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Damage Control 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  High Treason 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Soft Targets 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  End Game 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Against All Enemies 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Friendly Fire 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Final Target 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Scorpion Strike 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Total Mayhem 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Hellfire 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Stealth Attack 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Lethal Game / Lethal Prey 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Harm’s Way 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Zero Sum 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Scorched Earth 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Music and Murder Mystery Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2025)
Start with Hotel California(With: Heather Graham,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush), the first of 4 books in the Music and Murder Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel California(With: Heather Graham,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Thriller(By: Heather Graham,Jeffery Deaver,William Kent Krueger,Don Bruns,Dahlia Rose,David R. Slayton) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Back in Black(By: Heather Graham,Reed Farrel Coleman,Ward Larsen,Tori Eldridge,Andrew Child,Don Bruns) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Bat Out of Hell(With: Charles Todd,Heather Graham,Andrew Child,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Dave Bruns,C.J. Kudlacz) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Nick Of Time Series
Complete5 books (2016–2016)
Start with Time to Die, the first of 5 books in the Nick Of Time series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Six Minutes to Freedom 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1996–2003)
Start with Nathan's Run, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Victoria Emerson Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021–2023)
Start with Crimson Phoenix and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Gilstrap written?
- John Gilstrap has written 43 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each John Gilstrap series?
- Here are the first books in John Gilstrap's series: Anthologies: Watchlist; Harold Middleton: The Chopin Manuscript; Jonathan Grave: No Mercy; Music and Murder Mystery: Hotel California(With: Heather Graham,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush); Nick Of Time: Time to Die.
- What order should I read John Gilstrap's books?
- We recommend reading John Gilstrap's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is John Gilstrap still writing new books?
- Yes, John Gilstrap has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Jonathan Grave, Music and Murder Mystery.