Rick Mofina Reading Order
9 series Β· 46 books Β· Born 1959
Rick Mofina is a Canadian crime thriller author known for crafting fast-paced mysteries featuring investigative journalists and detectives navigating complex criminal conspiracies. With 45 books across nine series, he has established himself as a prolific voice in contemporary thriller fiction, building recurring characters like journalist Jack Gannon and detective Jason Wade who anchor multiple interconnected novels. His work blends procedural authenticity with high-stakes suspense, appealing to readers who enjoy character-driven crime fiction with international scope and intricate plotting.
Are you Rick Mofina? Add a note for your readers β
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2005β2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Murder in Vegas: New Crime Tales of Gambling and Desperation |
Jack Gannon Series
Complete4 books (2009β2011)
Rick Mofina's Jack Gannon series comprises four mystery thrillers published between 2009 and 2011. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Vengeance Road and concluding with The Burning Edge. All four books follow the same protagonist through interconnected cases in this finished series.
Start with Vengeance Road, the first of 4 books in the Jack Gannon series.
Start this series with Vengeance Road
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vengeance Road |
| 2 | The Panic Zone |
| 3 | In Desperation |
| 4 | The Burning Edge |
Jason Wade Series
Complete3 books (2005β2007)
Rick Mofina's Jason Wade series comprises three mystery thrillers published between 2005 and 2007. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dying Hour, followed by Every Fear, and concluding with A Perfect Grave. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative arc.
Start with The Dying Hour and read in order.
Start this series with The Dying Hour
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Dying Hour |
| 2 | Every Fear |
| 3 | A Perfect Grave |
Kate Page Series
Complete4 books (2014β2016)
Rick Mofina's Kate Page series comprises four standalone mystery thrillers published between 2014 and 2016. The complete series, which includes Whirlwind, Every Second, Full Tilt, and Free Fall, should be read in publication order to follow the character's development across cases. Each book can function independently, but reading them sequentially provides the fullest experience of Kate Page's journey through increasingly intense investigations.
Start with Whirlwind, the first of 4 books in the Kate Page series.
Start this series with Whirlwind
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whirlwind |
| 2 | Every Second |
| 3 | Full Tilt |
| 4 | Free Fall |
Ray Wyatt Thriller Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022β2022)
Rick Mofina's Ray Wyatt Thriller series comprises three mystery novels published in 2022, with Into the Fire, Requiem, and The Hollow Place forming a complete trilogy. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Into the Fire, to follow the protagonist's story as it develops across all three books. While the series appears to be finished, readers seeking suspenseful crime fiction will find a concluded narrative arc within this collection.
Start with Into the Fire and read in order.
Start this series with Into the Fire
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Into the Fire |
| 2 | Requiem |
| 3 | The Hollow Place |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete8 books (2011β2016)
Rick Mofina's short stories and novellas collection comprises eight complete works published between 2011 and 2016. These standalone thriller and mystery tales should be read in publication order, beginning with As Long As We Both Shall Live and continuing through Before Sunrise. The series offers readers a diverse range of suspenseful narratives across the genre's spectrum.
Start with As Long As We Both Shall Live, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with As Long As We Both Shall Live
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | As Long As We Both Shall Live |
| 2 | Blood Red Rings |
| 3 | Lightning Rider |
| 4 | Three Bullets to Queensland |
| 5 | A Lifetime Burning in a Moment |
| 6 | Backup |
| 7 | The Last Pursuit |
| 8 | Before Sunrise |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2011β2013)
Rick Mofina's complete short story collection series consists of three volumes published between 2011 and 2013. These mystery and thriller collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Dangerous Women & Desperate Men, followed by Three to the Heart, and concluding with Day of the Bone Thief. The series is now complete.
Start with Dangerous Women & Desperate Men and read in order.
Start this series with Dangerous Women & Desperate Men
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dangerous Women & Desperate Men |
| 2 | Three to the Heart |
| 3 | Day of the Bone Thief |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing15 books (2008β2026)
Rick Mofina's collection of 14 standalone mystery and thriller novels spans from 2008 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book tells its own complete story and can be read independently, though following publication order beginning with Six Seconds provides the most rewarding experience of Mofina's evolving storytelling. The series includes titles such as They Disappeared, Into the Dark, The Only Human, Last Seen, Missing Daughter, The Lying House, Their Last Secret, Search for Her, Her Last Goodbye, Everything She Feared, Someone Saw Something, If Two Are Dead, and One Second Away.
Start with Six Seconds, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Six Seconds
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Six Seconds |
| 2 | They Disappeared |
| 3 | Into the Dark |
| 4 | The Only Human |
| 5 | Last Seen |
| 6 | Missing Daughter |
| 7 | The Lying House |
| 8 | Their Last Secret |
| 9 | Search for Her |
| 10 | Her Last Goodbye |
| 11 | Everything She Feared |
| 12 | Someone Saw Something |
| 13 | If Two Are Dead |
| 14 | One Second Away |
| 15 | This Empty World |
Tom Reed and Walt Sydowski Series
Complete5 books (2000β2004)
Rick Mofina's Tom Reed and Walt Sydowski series comprises five mystery thrillers published between 2000 and 2004. The complete series follows the dual perspectives of crime reporter Tom Reed and homicide detective Walt Sydowski as they become entangled in dangerous investigations. Read the books in publication order, beginning with If Angels Fall and continuing through Cold Fear, Blood of Others, No Way Back, and concluding with Be Mine.
Start with If Angels Fall, the first of 5 books in the Tom Reed and Walt Sydowski series.
Start this series with If Angels Fall
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | If Angels Fall |
| 2 | Cold Fear |
| 3 | Blood of Others |
| 4 | No Way Back |
| 5 | Be Mine |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rick Mofina written?
- Rick Mofina has written 46 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Rick Mofina series?
- Here are the first books in Rick Mofina's series: Jack Gannon: Vengeance Road; Jason Wade: The Dying Hour; Kate Page: Whirlwind; Ray Wyatt Thriller: Into the Fire; Short Stories/Novellas: As Long As We Both Shall Live.
- What order should I read Rick Mofina's books?
- We recommend reading Rick Mofina's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Rick Mofina still writing new books?
- Yes, Rick Mofina has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

