Michael Koryta Reading Order
7 series · 79 books
Michael Koryta is a popular American writer known for his gripping contemporary crime and supernatural fiction. With a prolific output of 79 novels spanning seven series—including Lincoln Perry and Markus Novak—plus standalone works and short stories, he has captivated readers since 2004. His notable titles frequently grace bestseller lists, reflecting his impact on the genre until 2025.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2015–2021)
Start with Seize the Night, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Bibliomysteries Series
Likely Complete40 books (2012–2022)
Start with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver), the first of 40 books in the Bibliomysteries series.
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| 1 |  An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Long Sonata of the Dead(By: Andrew Taylor) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | It's in the Book(By: Max Allan Collins,Mickey Spillane) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Scroll(By: Anne Perry) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | What's in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Dead Dames Don't Sing(By: John Harvey) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | The Haze(By: James W. Hall) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository(By: John Connolly) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | The Last Honest Horse Thief 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Lincoln Perry Series
Complete4 books (2004–2009)
Start with Tonight I Said Goodbye, the first of 4 books in the Lincoln Perry series.
Markus Novak Series
Complete3 books (2015–2018)
Start with Last Words and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2013–2019)
Start with The Apex Predator and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing14 books (2008–2025)
Start with Envy the Night, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Envy the Night 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  So Cold the River 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Cypress House 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Ridge 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Prophet 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Those Who Wish Me Dead 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  How It Happened 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  If She Wakes / I'm Still Here 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Chill(As:Scott Carson) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Never Far Away 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Where They Wait(As: Scott Carson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | An Honest Man 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Lost Man's Lane(As: Scott Carson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Departure 37(As: Scott Carson) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
The MatchUp Collection Series
Complete11 books (2017–2019)
Start with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson), the first of 11 books in the The MatchUp Collection series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Getaway(By: Lisa Scottoline,Nelson DeMille) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Honor & ...(By: C.J. Box,Sandra Brown) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Midnight Flame(By: Christopher Rice,Lara Adrian) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Dig Here(By: Charlaine Harris,Andrew Gross) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Faking a Murderer(By: Lee Child,Kathy Reichs) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Footloose(By: Val McDermid,Peter James) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Past Prologue(By: Diana Gabaldon,Steve Berry) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Rambo on Their Minds(By: Gayle Lynds,David Morrell) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Short Story(With: Karin Slaughter) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Taking the Veil(By: J.A. Jance,Eric Van Lustbader) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Koryta written?
- Michael Koryta has written 79 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Michael Koryta series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Koryta's series: Anthologies: Seize the Night; Bibliomysteries: An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver); Lincoln Perry: Tonight I Said Goodbye; Markus Novak: Last Words; Short Stories/Novellas: The Apex Predator.
- What order should I read Michael Koryta's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Koryta's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Michael Koryta still writing new books?
- Yes, Michael Koryta has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.