John Lescroart Reading Order
7 series · 74 books
John Lescroart is a prolific author celebrated for his gripping legal and crime thrillers. Over his career from 1981 to 2025, he has penned 74 books across seven series, including the Auguste Lupa Mystery and Dismas Hardy series. His most renowned works have captured the attention of readers worldwide, earning him a prominent place on bestseller lists and solidifying his impact on the genre.
Abe Glitsky Series
Complete4 books (1995–2014)
Start with A Certain Justice, the first of 4 books in the Abe Glitsky series.
Anthologies Series
Complete8 books (2001–2020)
Start with Natural Suspect, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Auguste Lupa Mystery Series
Complete2 books (1986–1987)
Start with Son of Holmes and read in order.
Dismas Hardy Series
Likely Complete19 books (1989–2021)
Start with Dead Irish, the first of 19 books in the Dismas Hardy series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Dead Irish 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Vig 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Hard Evidence 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The 13th Juror 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Mercy Rule 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Nothing but the Truth 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Hearing 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Oath 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The First Law 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Motive 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Second Chair 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Betrayal 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A Plague of Secrets 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Ophelia Cut 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Keeper 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Fall 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Poison 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Rule of Law 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Missing Piece 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing33 books (2022–2025)
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Amos Walker(By: Loren D. Estleman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Bob Lee Swagger(By: Stephen Hunter) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Charlie Parker(By: John Connolly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Dismas Hardy 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Elvis Cole and Joe Pike(By: Robert Crais) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Ian Rutledge(By: Charles Todd) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Lou Boldt(By: Ridley Pearson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Maisie Dobbs(By: Jacqueline Winspear) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Mallory(By: Carol O'Connell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus(By: Faye Kellerman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Precious Ramotswe(By: Alexander McCall Smith) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Rambo(By: David Morrell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Lincoln Lawyer(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Ben Kincaid(By: William Bernhardt) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Condor(By: James Grady) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Repairman Jack(By: F. Paul Wilson) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Joe Pickett(By: C.J. Box) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Nathan Heller(By: Max Allan Collins) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Peter Diamond(By: Peter Lovesey) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Orphan X(By: Gregg Hurwitz) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1981–2017)
Start with Sunburn, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Wyatt Hunt Series
Complete3 books (2006–2012)
Start with The Hunt Club and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Lescroart written?
- John Lescroart has written 74 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each John Lescroart series?
- Here are the first books in John Lescroart's series: Abe Glitsky: A Certain Justice; Anthologies: Natural Suspect; Auguste Lupa Mystery: Son of Holmes; Dismas Hardy: Dead Irish; Mysterious Profiles: Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman).
- What order should I read John Lescroart's books?
- We recommend reading John Lescroart's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is John Lescroart still writing new books?
- Yes, John Lescroart has 1 ongoing series: Mysterious Profiles.