Richard Montanari Reading Order
3 series ยท 15 books
Richard Montanari is a prolific American crime novelist known for his gripping storytelling and psychological depth. Over his active years from 1995 to 2018, he authored 15 books across three series, including the popular Jack Paris, Jessica Balzano & Kevin Byrne series, along with several standalone novels. His notable works have captivated readers worldwide, earning him a dedicated following and translations into nearly 30 languages.
Jack Paris Series
Complete2 books (1995โ2001)
Start with Deviant Way and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Deviant Way 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Kiss of Evil 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Jessica Balzano & Kevin Byrne Series
Complete10 books (2005โ2015)
Start with The Rosary Girls, the first of 10 books in the Jessica Balzano & Kevin Byrne series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Rosary Girls 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Skin Gods 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Broken Angels / Merciless 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Play Dead / Badlands 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Echo Man 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Killing Room 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Stolen Ones 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | A Christmas Killing 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Doll Maker 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Shutter Man 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1998โ2018)
Start with The Violet Hour and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Violet Hour 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Deathless / The Devil's Garden 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Buried Girl 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Montanari written?
- Richard Montanari has written 15 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Richard Montanari series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Montanari's series: Jack Paris: Deviant Way; Jessica Balzano & Kevin Byrne: The Rosary Girls.
- What order should I read Richard Montanari's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Montanari's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Richard Montanari's series complete?
- Richard Montanari has 3 completed series.

