Joseph Finder Reading Order
6 series ยท 28 books ยท Born 1958
Joseph Finder is an acclaimed American author known for his gripping thrillers and suspenseful storytelling. With 28 novels spanning six series, including the popular Nick Heller and Harold Middleton series, he captivates readers with intricate plots and compelling characters. Active from 1983 to 2025, Finder's notable works include the cinematic adaptation "High Crimes" and bestsellers like "Paranoia" and "Company Man."
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2009โ2014)
Start with Watchlist, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Watchlist 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | FaceOff 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Suspense Magazine June 2014 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Harold Middleton Series
Complete3 books (2007โ2014)
Start with The Chopin Manuscript and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Chopin Manuscript 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Copper Bracelet 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Starling Project: An Audible Drama 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Nick Heller Series
Complete4 books (2009โ2020)
Start with Vanished, the first of 4 books in the Nick Heller series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Vanished 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Buried Secrets 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Guilty Minds 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | House on Fire 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Nick Heller Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2011โ2014)
Start with Plan B and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Plan B 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Good and Valuable Consideration: Jack Reacher vs. Nick Heller(With: Lee Child) 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1983โ1983)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Red Carpet 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing13 books (1991โ2025)
Start with The Moscow Club, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Moscow Club 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Extraordinary Powers 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Zero Hour 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | High Crimes 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Paranoia 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Company Man 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Killer Instinct 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Power Play 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Suspicion 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | The Fixer 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | The Switch 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Judgment 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | The Oligarch's Daughter 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joseph Finder written?
- Joseph Finder has written 28 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Joseph Finder series?
- Here are the first books in Joseph Finder's series: Anthologies: Watchlist; Harold Middleton: The Chopin Manuscript; Nick Heller: Vanished; Nick Heller Short Stories/Novellas: Plan B.
- What order should I read Joseph Finder's books?
- We recommend reading Joseph Finder's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Joseph Finder still writing new books?
- Yes, Joseph Finder has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

