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Judith Van Gieson Reading Order

4 series · 15 books

Mystery & Thriller

Judith Van Gieson crafts mystery novels set against the distinctive backdrop of the American Southwest, where her protagonists navigate crimes both intricate and morally complex. Her two central series follow Neil Hamel, a resourceful lawyer turned detective, and Claire Reynier, a rare book expert who uncovers secrets hidden within literary treasures. Based in Albuquerque, Van Gieson spent her career developing tightly plotted mysteries that blend legal expertise with regional atmosphere across numerous novels published between 1988 and 2004.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2001–2001)

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1
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...And the Dying is Easy
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Claire Reynier Series

Complete

5 books (2000–2004)

Start with The Stolen Blue, the first of 5 books in the Claire Reynier series.

Start this series with The Stolen Blue

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1
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The Stolen Blue
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Confidence Woman
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Vanishing Point
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Land of Burning Heat
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Shadow of Venus
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Judith Van Gieson Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (1994–1994)

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1
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Mercury Retrograde
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Neil Hamel Series

Complete

8 books (1988–1998)

Start with North of the Border, the first of 8 books in the Neil Hamel series.

Start this series with North of the Border

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North of the Border
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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The Other Side of Death
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Wolf Path
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Lies That Bind
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Parrot Blues
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Judith Van Gieson written?
Judith Van Gieson has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2004.
What is the first book in each Judith Van Gieson series?
Here are the first books in Judith Van Gieson's series: Claire Reynier: The Stolen Blue; Neil Hamel: North of the Border.
What order should I read Judith Van Gieson's books?
We recommend reading Judith Van Gieson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Judith Van Gieson's series complete?
Judith Van Gieson has 4 completed series.

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