Lawrence De Maria Reading Order

13 books (2013–2024)

The Alton Rhode Mysteries is an ongoing series of 13 books by Lawrence De Maria, published between 2013 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Capriati's Blood (also titled The Capriati Conspiracy) and continuing through Rest In Peace. Spanning mystery, thriller, and literary fiction, the complete sequence includes Laura Lee, Siren's Tears, Sister, Gunner, The Elson Legacy, Turtle Dove, Shadow of the Black Womb, Golden Gate, Barnwell, The Drone, and Joshua House.

Start with Capriati's Blood / The Capriati Conspiracy, the first of 13 books in the Alton Rhode Mysteries series.

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1	Capriati's Blood / The Capriati Conspiracy 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Laura Lee 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Siren's Tears 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sister 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Gunner 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Elson Legacy 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Turtle Dove 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Shadow of the Black Womb 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Golden Gate 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Barnwell 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Drone 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Joshua House 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Rest In Peace 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2023)

Lawrence De Maria's Children's series comprises three books published between 2015 and 2023, following publication order: The Purloined Ponies, For Goodness, Snakes!, and St. Louis Tall Tales. The series appears to be complete. Each book stands as its own mystery adventure while contributing to the author's body of work blending mystery, literary fiction, and young adult storytelling.

Start with The Purloined Ponies and read in order.

5 books (2012–2025)

The Cole Sudden CIA Thrillers series spans five books published between 2012 and 2025, with the first installment being Sudden Kill / Hurricane Fats, followed by The Hadron Escape, Thawed, The End of Us, and The Rogue. This ongoing series should be read in publication order to follow Cole Sudden's story across espionage-driven narratives. Lawrence De Maria's thrillers blend mystery and literary fiction for readers seeking contemporary spy fiction with substantive storytelling.

Start with Sudden Kill / Hurricane Fats, the first of 5 books in the Cole Sudden CIA Thrillers series.

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1	Sudden Kill / Hurricane Fats 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Hadron Escape 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Thawed 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The End of Us 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Rogue 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2026–2026)

Lawrence De Maria's Collections series consists of short story compilations that began publishing in 2026. The series currently contains two books and is ongoing, with New Short Stories 2026 followed by Short Stories 2026. Read these entries in publication order to experience the author's work across mystery, thriller, literary fiction, and young adult genres.

Start with New Short Stories 2026 and read in order.

14 books (2011–2025)

The Jake Scarne Thrillers is an ongoing mystery and thriller series by Lawrence De Maria comprising fourteen books published between 2011 and 2025. Beginning with Sound of Blood and continuing through The Nerve, these novels should be read in publication order to follow the narrative progression. The series blends thriller and literary fiction elements across its expanding catalog of interconnected adventures.

Start with Sound of Blood, the first of 14 books in the Jake Scarne Thrillers series.

#	Title
1	Sound of Blood 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Madman's Thirst 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Killerfest 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Viron Conspiracy 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Facets 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Pedestal 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Chance 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Dancefire 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Hope 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Nightingale 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Splicer 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Solange 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Sandy Ground 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Nerve 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2021–2026)

5 books (2024–2026)

Lawrence De Maria's Screenplays series is an ongoing collection of three books published between 2024 and 2026, spanning mystery, thriller, and literary fiction genres. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Alana / Alana Beck, followed by Roar, and concluding with Alana Beck. New installments are planned for this developing series.

Start with Alana / Alana Beck and read in order.

7 books (2019–2026)

Lawrence De Maria's Women Sleuths series comprises seven mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Alas, Paris and continuing through Absent Dead, Doctor Sam, Savannah Nocturne (cowritten with Mimi Gibbons), The Chameleon, Savannah Luck (cowritten with Mimi Gibbons), and Savannah Solace (cowritten with Mimi Gibbons). This evolving series blends mystery storytelling with literary fiction sensibilities across its expanding collection of detective-centered narratives.

Start with Alas, Paris, the first of 7 books in the Women Sleuths series.

#	Title
1	Alas, Paris 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Absent Dead 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Doctor Sam 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Savannah Nocturne(With: Mimi Gibbons) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Chameleon 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Savannah Luck(With: Mimi Gibbons) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Savannah Solace(With: Mimi Gibbons) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible