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Phillip Margolin Reading Order

7 series · 38 books · Born 1944

Mystery & Thriller

Phillip Margolin is an American legal thriller writer whose work spans more than five decades and multiple interconnected series. His books frequently feature lawyers and legal practitioners navigating complex criminal cases, with protagonists like Amanda Jaffe and Robin Lockwood at the center of high-stakes courtroom drama. With thirty-eight novels across seven different series, Margolin has established himself as a master of the crime procedural, blending intricate plots with compelling legal detail.

Amanda Jaffe Series

Complete

6 books (2000–2015)

Start with Wild Justice, the first of 6 books in the Amanda Jaffe series.

Start this series with Wild Justice

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Wild Justice
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Associate
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Ties That Bind
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Proof Positive
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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Violent Crimes
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1998–2011)

Start with Legal Briefs, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Legal Briefs

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Legal Briefs
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Natural Suspect
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Best American Mystery Stories 2010
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Study in Sherlock
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Brad Miller / Dana Cutler Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2013)

Start with Executive Privilege, the first of 4 books in the Brad Miller / Dana Cutler series.

Start this series with Executive Privilege

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Executive Privilege
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Supreme Justice
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Capitol Murder
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Sleight of Hand
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Madison Kincaid Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Vanishing Acts(With: Ami Margolin Rome)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Robin Lockwood Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2018–2023)

Start with The Third Victim, the first of 7 books in the Robin Lockwood series.

Start this series with The Third Victim

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The Third Victim
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Perfect Alibi
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Reasonable Doubt
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Matter of Life and Death
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Murder at Black Oaks
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Darkest Place
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (1974–2009)

Start with The Girl in the Yellow Bikini, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with The Girl in the Yellow Bikini

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The Girl in the Yellow Bikini
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Angie's Delight
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Jailhouse Lawyer
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The House on Pine Terrace
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

12 books (1978–2025)

Start with Heartstone, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Heartstone

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The Last Innocent Man
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Gone, But Not Forgotten
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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The Burning Man
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Undertaker's Widow
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Sleeping Beauty
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Woman with a Gun
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Worthy Brown's Daughter
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
An Insignificant Case
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
False Witness
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Phillip Margolin written?
Phillip Margolin has written 38 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Phillip Margolin series?
Here are the first books in Phillip Margolin's series: Amanda Jaffe: Wild Justice; Anthologies: Legal Briefs; Brad Miller / Dana Cutler: Executive Privilege; Robin Lockwood: The Third Victim; Short Stories/Novellas: The Girl in the Yellow Bikini.
What order should I read Phillip Margolin's books?
We recommend reading Phillip Margolin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Phillip Margolin still writing new books?
Yes, Phillip Margolin has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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