Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide
Luanne Rice

Luanne Rice Reading Order

10 series ยท 169 books

Luanne Rice is a prolific American author known for her evocative tales that often explore themes of love, family, and the natural world. With a remarkable catalog of 169 books spanning 10 series, including notable works like Detective Conor Reid and Summer's Child, she has captivated readers since her debut in 1985. Active until 2025, Rice's stories resonate with those who cherish deep emotional connections and the beauty of coastal settings.

Akashic Noir Series

Ongoing

121 books (2002โ€“2025)

Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.

#Title
1
San Francisco Noir
2
3
Seattle Noir
4
Brooklyn Noir
5
Cover of Hasidic Noir
Hasidic Noir
6
Cover of Brooklyn Noir 2
Brooklyn Noir 2
7
Chicago Noir
8
9
Baltimore Noir
10
11
12
Cover of Manhattan Noir
Manhattan Noir
13
14
Cover of Twin Cities Noir
Twin Cities Noir
15
Cover of Detroit Noir
Detroit Noir
16
17
Cover of Los Angeles Noir
Los Angeles Noir
18
Cover of New Orleans Noir
New Orleans Noir
19
Wall Street Noir
20
Cover of Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth
Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth
21
22
Istanbul Noir
23
Las Vegas Noir
24
Manhattan Noir 2
25
26
27
Toronto Noir
28
Trinidad Noir
29
30
31
Cover of Phoenix Noir
Phoenix Noir
32
Portland Noir
33
34
San Francisco Noir 2
35
Copenhagen Noir
36
37
Indian Country Noir
38
Cover of Lone Star Noir
Lone Star Noir
39
Los Angeles Noir 2
40
Mexico City Noir
41
42
Cover of Orange County Noir
Orange County Noir
43
Philadelphia Noir
44
Richmond Noir
45
Barcelona Noir
46
Cover of Cape Cod Noir
Cape Cod Noir
47
New Jersey Noir
48
Pittsburgh Noir
49
San Diego Noir
50
Cover of Boston Noir 2
Boston Noir 2
51
Kansas City Noir
52
Kingston Noir
53
Long Island Noir
54
55
St. Petersburg Noir
56
Cover of Staten Island Noir
Staten Island Noir
57
58
Buffalo Noir
59
60
Haiti Noir 2
61
62
63
Belfast Noir
64
Helsinki Noir
65
66
67
Singapore Noir
68
69
Tel Aviv Noir
70
71
Chicago Noir: The Classics
72
Marseille Noir
73
Memphis Noir
74
Providence Noir
75
76
Brussels Noir
77
Cover of Mississippi Noir
Mississippi Noir
78
New Orleans Noir: The Classics
79
80
San Juan Noir
81
St. Louis Noir
82
Cover of Stockholm Noir
Stockholm Noir
83
Cover of Atlanta Noir
Atlanta Noir
84
Buenos Aires Noir
85
Montana Noir
86
Montreal Noir
87
New Haven Noir
88
Oakland Noir
89
Trinidad Noir: The Classics
90
Baghdad Noir
91
92
Hong Kong Noir
93
94
Marrakech Noir
95
Santa Cruz Noir
96
97
Sรฃo Paulo Noir
98
Vancouver Noir
99
Amsterdam Noir
100
Houston Noir
101
Milwaukee Noir
102
103
Addis Ababa Noir
104
Alabama Noir
105
Belgrade Noir
106
Berkeley Noir
107
Columbus Noir
108
Miami Noir: The Classics
109
Nairobi Noir
110
Santa Fe Noir
111
Tampa Bay Noir
112
Palm Springs Noir
113
114
Paris Noir: The Suburbs
115
Cover of South Central Noir
South Central Noir
116
Cleveland Noir
117
East Jerusalem Noir
118
West Jerusalem Noir
119
Honolulu Noir
120
Cover of Hamburg Noir
Hamburg Noir
121
Sacramento Noir

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1985โ€“2013)

Start with Twilight Zone Magazine, December 1985 and read in order.

#Title
1
Twilight Zone Magazine, December 1985
2
Cover of What My Mother Gave Me
What My Mother Gave Me

Detective Conor Reid Series

Ongoing

3 books (2020โ€“2024)

Start with Last Day and read in order.

#Title
1
2
The Shadow Box
3

Getaway Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2022โ€“2022)

Start with Belle Mer, the first of 6 books in the Getaway series.

#Title
1
2
Catch Her in a Lie(By: Jess Lourey)
3
His Happy Place(By: Zakiya Dalila Harris)
4
Shell Game(By: Rumaan Alam)
5
Stockholm(By: Catherine Steadman)
6
Uncharted Waters(By: Sally Hepworth)

Hubbard's Point/Black Hall Series

Complete

7 books (2001โ€“2014)

Start with Firefly Beach, the first of 7 books in the Hubbard's Point/Black Hall series.

#Title
1
Cover of Firefly Beach
Firefly Beach
2
3
4
Cover of The Perfect Summer
The Perfect Summer
5
6
7
The Night Before

Newport, Rhode Island Series

Complete

2 books (2009โ€“2009)

Start with The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners
The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners
2
Cover of The Geometry of Sisters
The Geometry of Sisters

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2012โ€“2012)

#Title
1
How We Started

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

23 books (1985โ€“2024)

Start with Angels All Over Town, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Angels All Over Town
Angels All Over Town
2
Cover of Crazy in Love
Crazy in Love
3
4
Cover of Secrets of Paris
Secrets of Paris
5
6
7
8
Cover of Follow the Stars Home
Follow the Stars Home
9
Dream Country
10
Cover of Summer Light
Summer Light
11
Cover of The Secret Hour
The Secret Hour
12
Cover of Dance with Me
Dance with Me
13
Cover of Silver Bells
Silver Bells
14
Cover of The Silver Boat
The Silver Boat
15
Light of the Moon
16
The Edge of Winter
17
Cover of The Letters(With: Joseph Monninger)
The Letters(With: Joseph Monninger)
18
Cover of Little Night
Little Night
19
Cover of The Lemon Orchard
The Lemon Orchard
20
Cover of The Secret Language of Sisters
The Secret Language of Sisters
21
Cover of The Beautiful Lost
The Beautiful Lost
22
Pretend She's Here
23
If Anything Happens To Me

Star of the Sea Academy Series

Complete

2 books (2006โ€“2007)

Start with Sandcastles and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of What Matters Most
What Matters Most

Summer's Child Series

Complete

2 books (2005โ€“2005)

Start with Summer of Roses and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Summer of Roses
Summer of Roses
2
Cover of Summer's Child
Summer's Child

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Luanne Rice written?
Luanne Rice has written 169 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Luanne Rice series?
Here are the first books in Luanne Rice's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Twilight Zone Magazine, December 1985; Detective Conor Reid: Last Day; Getaway: Belle Mer; Hubbard's Point/Black Hall: Firefly Beach.
What order should I read Luanne Rice's books?
We recommend reading Luanne Rice's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Luanne Rice still writing new books?
Yes, Luanne Rice has 3 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Detective Conor Reid, Standalone Novels.

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