Michael Brandman Reading Order
2 series · 28 books
Michael Brandman is a prolific American novelist known for his engaging crime fiction. With a writing career spanning from 1997 to 2026, he has published 28 books across two series, including the popular Buddy Steel and Jesse Stone. His contributions to the Jesse Stone series, crafted after the passing of creator Robert B. Parker, highlight his skill in continuing established narratives with fresh perspectives.
Buddy Steel Series
Likely Complete5 books (2017–2023)
Start with Missing Persons, the first of 5 books in the Buddy Steel series.
Jesse Stone Series
Ongoing23 books (1997–2026)
Start with Night Passage(By: Robert B. Parker), the first of 23 books in the Jesse Stone series.
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| 1 |  Night Passage(By: Robert B. Parker) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Trouble in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Death in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Stone Cold(By: Robert B. Parker) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Sea Change(By: Robert B. Parker) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  High Profile(By: Robert B. Parker) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Stranger in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Night and Day(By: Robert B. Parker) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Split Image(By: Robert B. Parker) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Killing The Blues 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Fool Me Twice 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Damned If You Do 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Blind Spot(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Devil Wins(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Debt to Pay(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Colorblind(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Hangman's Sonnet(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Bitterest Pill(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Fool's Paradise(By: Mike Lupica) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Stone's Throw(By: Mike Lupica) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Fallout(By: Mike Lupica) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Buried Secrets(By: Christopher Farnsworth) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Big Shot(By: Christopher Farnsworth) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Brandman written?
- Michael Brandman has written 28 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Michael Brandman series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Brandman's series: Buddy Steel: Missing Persons; Jesse Stone: Night Passage(By: Robert B. Parker).
- What order should I read Michael Brandman's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Brandman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Michael Brandman still writing new books?
- Yes, Michael Brandman has 1 ongoing series: Jesse Stone.