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Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2009–2020)
Jon Land's Anthologies series comprises five complete collections published between 2009 and 2020, spanning mystery and thriller selections alongside non-fiction contributions. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Watchlist and continuing through The Best American Mystery Stories 2010, At Risk, Love is Murder, and concluding with Nothing Good Happens After Midnight. These anthologies bring together various voices and perspectives within the mystery and thriller genres.
Start with Watchlist, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Watchlist
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Ben Kamal & Danielle Barnea Series
Complete7 books (1997–2004)
Jon Land's Ben Kamal & Danielle Barnea series comprises seven mystery and thriller novels published between 1997 and 2004. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Walls of Jericho and concluding with The Last Prophecy. This finished series follows the investigative partnership across its full arc from the first book through all seven installments.
Start with The Walls of Jericho, the first of 7 books in the Ben Kamal & Danielle Barnea series.
Start this series with The Walls of Jericho
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Blaine McCracken Series
Complete11 books (1986–2013)
Jon Land's Blaine McCracken series comprises 11 complete thrillers published between 1986 and 2013, beginning with The Omega Command and concluding with The Tenth Circle. The books should be read in publication order to follow the character's development across the full arc of the series. This mystery and thriller saga delivers over two and a half decades of adventure featuring the same protagonist navigating complex conspiracies and high-stakes scenarios.
Start with The Omega Command, the first of 11 books in the Blaine McCracken series.
Start this series with The Omega Command
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Caitlin Strong Series
Complete11 books (2009–2020)
The Caitlin Strong series spans eleven books published between 2009 and 2020, following the Texas Ranger protagonist through interconnected cases that build across the complete story arc. Written by Jon Land, the series concludes with Strong from the Heart and should be read in publication order beginning with Strong Enough to Die. Each installment deepens the character's development and expands the overarching narrative that defines this mystery and thriller sequence.
Start with Strong Enough to Die, the first of 11 books in the Caitlin Strong series.
Start this series with Strong Enough to Die
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Capital Crimes Series
Likely Complete32 books (1980–2022)
The Capital Crimes series spans 32 mystery thrillers set in Washington D.C., following various protagonists investigating murders at iconic locations throughout the nation's capital. The series was published between 1980 and 2022 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder in the White House. While the early books were written by Margaret Truman, later entries continue the series with additional authors. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.
Start with Murder in the White House(By: Margaret Truman), the first of 32 books in the Capital Crimes series.
Start this series with Murder in the White House(By: Margaret Truman)
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Harold Middleton Series
Complete3 books (2007–2014)
Jon Land's Harold Middleton series consists of three complete books published between 2007 and 2014, spanning mystery and thriller narratives. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Chopin Manuscript, followed by The Copper Bracelet, and concluding with The Starling Project: An Audible Drama. All entries are now available and the series is finished.
Start with The Chopin Manuscript and read in order.
Start this series with The Chopin Manuscript
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Jared Kimberlain Series
Complete2 books (1989–1991)
Jon Land's Jared Kimberlain series consists of two completed thrillers published in 1989 and 1991. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Eighth Trumpet and continuing with The Ninth Dominion, as the story progresses chronologically across the two books.
Start with The Eighth Trumpet and read in order.
Start this series with The Eighth Trumpet
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Michael Tiranno The Tyrant Series
Complete2 books (2007–2015)
Jon Land's Michael Tiranno duology consists of two thriller novels published across eight years, beginning with The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending in 2007 and concluding with Black Scorpion: The Tyrant Reborn in 2015. This complete series should be read in publication order to follow the character's story arc. The narrative spans the rise and transformation of its protagonist across these two interconnected volumes.
Start with The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending and read in order.
Start this series with The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending
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Murder, She Wrote Series
Ongoing67 books (1985–2026)
The Murder, She Wrote series by Jon Land consists of 66 books featuring mystery and thriller adventures, published from 1985 through 2026 as an ongoing series. Follow the books in publication order, beginning with Hooray for Homicide and continuing through the most recent releases. Each book stands as a complete mystery while contributing to the broader narrative arc of the series, making them accessible whether you read them sequentially or jump between entries.
Start with Hooray for Homicide(By: James Anderson,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain), the first of 66 books in the Murder, She Wrote series.
Start this series with Hooray for Homicide(By: James Anderson,Jessica Fletcher,Donald Bain)
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National Parks Thriller Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Jon Land's National Parks Thriller series launches with Leave No Trace in 2024, followed by Cold Burn and the forthcoming Pressure Point. This ongoing mystery thriller sequence should be read in publication order to follow the developing narrative across the three books. With the final installment still to come, this series blends Land's expertise in both thriller fiction and factual research.
Start with Leave No Trace and read in order.
Start this series with Leave No Trace
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Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing4 books (2012–2025)
This nonfiction series by Jon Land spans four books published between 2012 and 2025, with the most recent entry arriving in 2025, indicating the series remains ongoing. Begin with Betrayal and proceed in publication order through Takedown, Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror (cowritten with Thomas Pecora and Lindsay Preston), and Justice Never Rests (cowritten with William Kolibash and Shariane Kolibash Taylor). The series blends mystery and thriller elements within a nonfiction framework, exploring real-world narratives and investigative accounts.
Start with Betrayal, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Betrayal
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Rising Series
Likely Complete2 books (2017–2022)
Jon Land's Rising series comprises two thriller novels published between 2017 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Rising followed by Blood Moon. While the series appears to be complete, readers should start with the first installment to experience the story as intended.
Start with The Rising and read in order.
Start this series with The Rising
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete11 books (1983–2026)
Jon Land's collection of standalone thrillers spans from 1983 to 2017 and comprises nine complete novels. Though each book functions independently without recurring characters or storylines, readers should follow publication order to experience them as the author intended. The series showcases Land's versatility across mystery and thriller genres, with titles including The Doomsday Spiral, The Lucifer Directive, Vortex, Labyrinth, The Council of Ten, The Valhalla Testament, Hope Mountain, Dolphin Key, Dark Light, Dark Light: Dawn, and Icefall: The Rise of the Nine, the last co-written with Michael Newman.
Start with The Doomsday Spiral, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Doomsday Spiral
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jon Land written?
- Jon Land has written 161 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jon Land series?
- Here are the first books in Jon Land's series: Anthologies: Watchlist; Ben Kamal & Danielle Barnea: The Walls of Jericho; Blaine McCracken: The Omega Command; Caitlin Strong: Strong Enough to Die; Capital Crimes: Murder in the White House(By: Margaret Truman).
- What order should I read Jon Land's books?
- We recommend reading Jon Land's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jon Land still writing new books?
- Yes, Jon Land has 3 ongoing series: Murder, She Wrote, National Parks Thriller, Non-Fiction.