Richard Wake Reading Order
3 series · 22 books
Richard Wake crafts dark mystery and thriller narratives across multiple interconnected series that explore crime from varying perspectives. His prolific output includes the Alex Kovacs series, the La Rue Family Crime Thriller saga, and the Peter Ritter investigations, spanning twenty-two books published between 2018 and 2026. Wake's work appeals to readers who enjoy complex criminal plots and character-driven suspense across extended story arcs.
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Alex Kovacs Series
Ongoing16 books (2018–2025)
The Alex Kovacs series by Richard Wake is an ongoing mystery and thriller sequence comprising 16 books published between 2018 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Spies of Zurich and continuing through Nightmare in Poland and beyond. Each installment follows the protagonist across European locations, from Switzerland and Austria to Turkey, Hungary, and Eastern Europe, with the narrative unfolding chronologically across the titles.
Start with The Spies of Zurich, the first of 16 books in the Alex Kovacs series.
Start this series with The Spies of Zurich
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La Rue Family Crime Thriller Series
Ongoing4 books (2023–2026)
Richard Wake's La Rue Family Crime Thriller series comprises four books published between 2023 and 2026, with the series remaining ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Conquest, followed by Power, Rivals, and The Nazi Bargain. This mystery and thriller series explores crime through the lens of the La Rue family across its expanding narrative.
Start with Conquest, the first of 4 books in the La Rue Family Crime Thriller series.
Start this series with Conquest
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Complete2 books (2020–2020)
Richard Wake's Peter Ritter series consists of two complete mystery thrillers published in 2020. Read the novels in publication order, beginning with A Death in East Berlin followed by In the Shadow of the Wall. Both books should be read sequentially to follow the full arc of this compact two-book series.
Start with A Death in East Berlin and read in order.
Start this series with A Death in East Berlin
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Wake written?
- Richard Wake has written 22 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Richard Wake series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Wake's series: Alex Kovacs: The Spies of Zurich; La Rue Family Crime Thriller: Conquest; Peter Ritter: A Death in East Berlin.
- What order should I read Richard Wake's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Wake's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Richard Wake still writing new books?
- Yes, Richard Wake has 2 ongoing series: Alex Kovacs, La Rue Family Crime Thriller.