Mike Lupica Reading Order

1 book (2026–2026)

2 books (1992–2005)

This two-book anthology series, edited by Mike Lupica, spans from 1992 to 2005 and is now complete. The volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with The Best American Sports Writing 1992 edited by Thomas McGuane, followed by The Best American Sports Writing 2005. Each collection gathers notable sports writing from its respective year, offering readers curated selections across the nonfiction genre.

Start with The Best American Sports Writing 1992(By: Thomas McGuane) and read in order.

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1	The Best American Sports Writing 1992(By: Thomas McGuane) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Best American Sports Writing 2005 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2007–2010)

The Comeback Kids series consists of five young adult sports novels by Mike Lupica, published between 2007 and 2010. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hot Hand and continuing through Two-Minute Drill, Long Shot, Safe at Home, and Shoot-Out. Each standalone entry follows different protagonists navigating their respective sports, making the series ideal for young readers interested in athletic competition and personal growth.

Start with Hot Hand, the first of 5 books in the Comeback Kids series.

#	Title
1	Hot Hand 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Two-Minute Drill 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Long Shot 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Safe at Home 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Shoot-Out 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2004–2007)

Mike Lupica's Danny Walker series consists of two complete young adult novels published between 2004 and 2007. Both Travel Team and Summer Ball should be read in publication order to follow the story chronologically. The series concludes after the second book.

Start with Travel Team and read in order.

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1	Travel Team 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Summer Ball 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2014)

The Game Changers series by Mike Lupica is a three-book young adult sports fiction collection published between 2012 and 2014. The series follows Game Changers, Play Makers, and Heavy Hitters in publication order, which is the recommended way to read these interconnected stories. The complete series offers young readers sports-themed narratives that should be enjoyed sequentially to fully appreciate the character development and storylines across all three installments.

Start with Game Changers and read in order.

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1	Game Changers 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Play Makers 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Heavy Hitters 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2019)

Mike Lupica's Heat series consists of two young adult novels published across a thirteen-year span, beginning with Heat in 2006 and concluding with Strike Zone in 2019. The complete series should be read in publication order to experience the full story arc. Both books have been finished, so readers can enjoy the entire sequence without waiting for additional installments.

Start with Heat and read in order.

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1	Heat 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Strike Zone 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2015–2018)

Mike Lupica's Home Team is a four-book young adult series completed between 2015 and 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Only Game and continuing through The Extra Yard, Point Guard, and Team Players. This complete series explores themes relevant to young readers interested in sports and competition.

Start with The Only Game, the first of 4 books in the Home Team series.

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1	The Only Game 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Extra Yard 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Point Guard 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Team Players 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2022–2023)

Mike Lupica's House of Wolves series consists of two young adult novels published between 2022 and 2023, both co-written with James Patterson. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fear The Wolf and continuing with The House of Wolves. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Fear The Wolf(By: James Patterson) and read in order.

#	Title
1	Fear The Wolf(By: James Patterson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The House of Wolves(With: James Patterson) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2023–2025)

Mike Lupica's Jane Smith series consists of three books published between 2023 and 2025, with more installments planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with 12 Months to Live, followed by Hard To Kill and Never Say Die. This young adult series is currently ongoing and each book continues the story of its protagonist through interconnected narratives.

Start with 12 Months to Live and read in order.

24 books (1997–2027)

The Jesse Stone series comprises 23 books following the exploits of a small-town police chief, beginning with Robert B. Parker's Night Passage in 1997 and continuing through 2026. The series has been written by multiple authors, including Parker, Michael Brandman, and Reed Farrel Coleman, with additional writers contributing to the ongoing collection. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the character's development across cases in the fictional town of Paradise, Massachusetts. The series remains active with new installments still being released.

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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trouble in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Death in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Stone Cold(By: Robert B. Parker) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sea Change(By: Robert B. Parker) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	High Profile(By: Robert B. Parker) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Stranger in Paradise(By: Robert B. Parker) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Night and Day(By: Robert B. Parker) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Split Image(By: Robert B. Parker) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Killing The Blues(By: Michael Brandman) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Fool Me Twice(By: Michael Brandman) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Damned If You Do(By: Michael Brandman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Blind Spot(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Devil Wins(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Debt to Pay(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Colorblind(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Hangman's Sonnet(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Bitterest Pill(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Fool's Paradise 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Stone's Throw 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Fallout 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Buried Secrets(By: Christopher Farnsworth) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Big Shot(By: Christopher Farnsworth) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Lockdown(By: Christopher Farnsworth) 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1985–1999)

Mike Lupica's completed seven-book non-fiction series spans from 1985 to 1999 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Reggie, a collaborative work with baseball legend Reggie Jackson. The series includes several other sports-focused collaborations and memoirs, such as Parcells with coach Bill Parcells, Wait Till Next Year with William Goldman, The Fred Book with Fred Imus, and standalone titles like Shooting from the Lip, Mad as Hell, and Summer of '98. These works blend sports commentary, personal narrative, and cultural observation across the young adult and non-fiction genres.

Start with Reggie(With: Reggie Jackson), the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Reggie(With: Reggie Jackson) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Parcells(With: Bill Parcells) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shooting from the Lip 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wait Till Next Year(With: William Goldman) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mad as Hell 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Fred Book(With: Fred Imus) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Summer of '98 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1986–1990)

The Peter Finley series by Mike Lupica consists of three complete young adult novels published between 1986 and 1990. Read the books in publication order beginning with Dead Air, followed by Extra Credits and Limited Partner. This series should be approached sequentially to follow the protagonist's development across all three installments.

Start with Dead Air and read in order.

#	Title
1	Dead Air 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Extra Credits 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Limited Partner 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

54 books (1973–2026)

The Spenser series consists of 53 books published from 1973 to 2025 and is ongoing. Originally created by Robert B. Parker, the series has been continued by Mike Lupica in recent years. These hardboiled detective novels should be read in publication order to follow the character's development and recurring relationships. The series features Boston private investigator Spenser as he navigates complex cases while maintaining his distinctive code of honor and witty commentary on crime and society.

Start with The Godwulf Manuscript(By: Robert B. Parker), the first of 53 books in the Spenser series.

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1	The Godwulf Manuscript(By: Robert B. Parker) 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	God Save the Child(By: Robert B. Parker) 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mortal Stakes(By: Robert B. Parker) 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Promised Land(By: Robert B. Parker) 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Judas Goat(By: Robert B. Parker) 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Looking for Rachel Wallace(By: Robert B. Parker) 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Savage Place(By: Robert B. Parker) 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Early Autumn(By: Robert B. Parker) 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Ceremony(By: Robert B. Parker) 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Widening Gyre(By: Robert B. Parker) 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Valediction(By: Robert B. Parker) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	A Catskill Eagle(By: Robert B. Parker) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Taming a Sea-Horse(By: Robert B. Parker) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Pale Kings and Princes(By: Robert B. Parker) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Crimson Joy(By: Robert B. Parker) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Playmates(By: Robert B. Parker) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Stardust(By: Robert B. Parker) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Pastime(By: Robert B. Parker) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Double Deuce(By: Robert B. Parker) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Paper Doll(By: Robert B. Parker) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Walking Shadow(By: Robert B. Parker) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Thin Air(By: Robert B. Parker) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Chance(By: Robert B. Parker) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Small Vices(By: Robert B. Parker) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Sudden Mischief(By: Robert B. Parker) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Hush Money(By: Robert B. Parker) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Hugger Mugger(By: Robert B. Parker) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Potshot(By: Robert B. Parker) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Widow's Walk(By: Robert B. Parker) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Back Story(By: Robert B. Parker) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Bad Business(By: Robert B. Parker) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Cold Service(By: Robert B. Parker) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	School Days(By: Robert B. Parker) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Hundred-Dollar Baby / Dream Girl(By: Robert B. Parker) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Now and Then(By: Robert B. Parker) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Rough Weather(By: Robert B. Parker) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	The Professional(By: Robert B. Parker) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Painted Ladies(By: Robert B. Parker) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Silent Night(By: Robert B. Parker,Helen Brann) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Sixkill(By: Robert B. Parker) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Lullaby(By: Ace Atkins) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Wonderland / Spenser Confidential(By: Ace Atkins) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Cheap Shot(By: Ace Atkins) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Kickback(By: Ace Atkins) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Slow Burn(By: Ace Atkins) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Little White Lies(By: Ace Atkins) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	Old Black Magic(By: Ace Atkins) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Angel Eyes(By: Ace Atkins) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	Someone to Watch Over Me(By: Ace Atkins) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	Bye Bye Baby(By: Ace Atkins) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	Broken Trust 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	Hot Property 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
53	Showdown 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
54	Framed 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

25 books (1995–2026)

Mike Lupica's collection of 24 standalone novels for young adult readers spans from 1995 to 2022, with each book offering an independent story that can be enjoyed on its own. The series includes titles like Jump, Miracle on 49th Street, The Big Field, Million-Dollar Throw, and QB 1, covering themes centered around sports and athletic competition. Though the books are standalones, readers who wish to explore the full scope of Lupica's young adult fiction may follow them in publication order beginning with Jump. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.

Start with Jump, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Jump 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bump and Run 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Full Court Press 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wild Pitch 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Red Zone 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Too Far 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Miracle on 49th Street 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Big Field 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Million-Dollar Throw 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Batboy 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Hero 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Underdogs 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	True Legend 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	QB 1 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Fantasy League 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Fast Break 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Last Man Out 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Lone Stars 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	No Slam Dunk 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Batting Order 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Turnover 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Triple Threat 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Defending Champ 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Horsewoman(With: James Patterson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Country Road Murders(With: James Patterson) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (1999–2026)

The Sunny Randall series comprises 14 books following a private investigator character, beginning with Family Honor in 1999 and continuing through 2026. The first six novels were written by Robert B. Parker, with subsequent entries authored by Mike Lupica and Alison Gaylin as the series progressed. This ongoing series should be read in publication order to properly follow character development and case progression. Each book stands as a complete mystery while contributing to the larger narrative arc of the protagonist's life and career.

Start with Family Honor(By: Robert B. Parker), the first of 14 books in the Sunny Randall series.

#	Title
1	Family Honor(By: Robert B. Parker) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Perish Twice(By: Robert B. Parker) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shrink Rap(By: Robert B. Parker) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Melancholy Baby(By: Robert B. Parker) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Blue Screen(By: Robert B. Parker) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Spare Change(By: Robert B. Parker) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Blood Feud 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Grudge Match 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Payback 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Revenge Tour 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Bad Influence(By: Alison Gaylin) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Buzz Kill(By: Alison Gaylin) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Booked(By: Alison Gaylin) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Booked(By: Alison Gaylin) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2018–2020)

The Zach & Zoe Mysteries series by Mike Lupica comprises seven complete books published between 2018 and 2020, each centered on a different sports-themed mystery. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Football Fiasco and concluding with The Hall of Fame Heist. This young adult series delivers standalone mystery adventures tied together by recurring protagonists navigating puzzles across various athletic settings.

Start with The Football Fiasco, the first of 7 books in the Zach & Zoe Mysteries series.

#	Title
1	The Football Fiasco 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Half-Court Hero 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Missing Baseball 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Hockey Rink Hunt 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Lacrosse Mix-Up 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Soccer Secret 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Hall of Fame Heist 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible