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Justin Scott

Justin Scott Reading Order

5 series · 50 books · Born 1944

Action & AdventureMystery & Thriller

Justin Scott is an American novelist who has written over fifty books spanning mystery, thriller, and action-adventure genres since 1973. He is known for multiple series including the Ben Abbott Mysteries and Isaac Bell Adventures, as well as standalone novels and anthology collections. Writing under the pseudonyms Paul Garrison and J. S. Charteris, Scott has sustained a prolific career across diverse narrative styles for more than five decades.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1998–2017)

Start with Murder on the Run, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Murder on the Run

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Murder on the Run
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Murder at the Foul Line
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Manhattan Mayhem
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Alive in Shape and Color
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ben Abbott Mysteries Series

Complete

5 books (1994–2007)

Start with HardScape, the first of 5 books in the Ben Abbott Mysteries series.

Start this series with HardScape

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2
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3
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4
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5
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Isaac Bell Adventures Series

Ongoing

15 books (2007–2025)

Start with The Chase(By: Clive Cussler), the first of 15 books in the Isaac Bell Adventures series.

Start this series with The Chase(By: Clive Cussler)

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The Chase(By: Clive Cussler)
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Wrecker(With: Clive Cussler)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Spy(With: Clive Cussler)
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Race(With: Clive Cussler)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Thief(With: Clive Cussler)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Striker(With: Clive Cussler)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Bootlegger(With: Clive Cussler)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Assassin(With: Clive Cussler)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Gangster(With: Clive Cussler)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Cutthroat(With: Clive Cussler)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Titanic Secret(By: Clive Cussler,Jack Du Brul)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Saboteurs(By: Clive Cussler,Jack Du Brul)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Sea Wolves(By: Jack Du Brul)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
The Heist(By: Jack Du Brul)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
The Iron Storm(By: Jack Du Brul)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Paul Janson Series

Complete

4 books (2002–2015)

Start with The Janson Directive(By: Robert Ludlum), the first of 4 books in the Paul Janson series.

Start this series with The Janson Directive(By: Robert Ludlum)

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The Janson Directive(By: Robert Ludlum)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Janson Command(As: Paul Garrison)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Janson Option(As: Paul Garrison)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Janson Equation(By: Douglas Corleone)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

22 books (1973–2024)

Start with Deal Me Out,, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Deal Me Out,

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1
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Deal Me Out,
1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Many Happy Returns
1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Treasure Island
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
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The Shipkiller
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
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Normandie Triangle
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
A Pride of Royals
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10
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11
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The Cossack's Bride
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Widow of Desire
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Nine Dragons
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Hong Kong Edge
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Empty Eye of the Sea
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Fire and Ice(As:Paul Garrison)
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Red Sky at Morning(As:Paul Garrison)
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Buried at Sea(As:Paul Garrison)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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Sea Hunter(As:Paul Garrison)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
The Ripple Effect(As:Paul Garrison)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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Forty Days and Forty Nights(With: Amber Edwards)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
The Sister Queens
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Justin Scott written?
Justin Scott has written 50 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1973 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Justin Scott series?
Here are the first books in Justin Scott's series: Anthologies: Murder on the Run; Ben Abbott Mysteries: HardScape; Isaac Bell Adventures: The Chase(By: Clive Cussler); Paul Janson: The Janson Directive(By: Robert Ludlum).
What order should I read Justin Scott's books?
We recommend reading Justin Scott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Justin Scott still writing new books?
Yes, Justin Scott has 2 ongoing series: Isaac Bell Adventures, Standalone Novels.

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