Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide

Ridley Pearson Reading Order

20 series ยท 108 books

Ridley Pearson is a prolific American writer known for his suspenseful thrillers and adventure tales. With an impressive catalog of 108 books spanning 20 series, including the Boldt & Matthews series and the Kingdom Keepers series, he has captivated readers since 1985. His work remains influential, showcasing a blend of engaging storytelling and intricate plots, appealing to a wide audience.

Anthologies Series

Complete

9 books (1994โ€“2020)

Start with Mid-life Confidential, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Mid-life Confidential
Mid-life Confidential
2
The Putt at the End of the World
3
Cover of Death Do Us Part
Death Do Us Part
4
Cover of The Best American Mystery Stories 2007
The Best American Mystery Stories 2007
5
6
Cover of Hook, Line & Sinister
Hook, Line & Sinister
7
Cover of Hard Listening: The Greatest Rock Band Ever (of Authors) Tells All
Hard Listening: The Greatest Rock Band Ever (of Authors) Tells All
8
Silent Night, Deadly Night
9
Cover of Super Puzzletastic Mysteries
Super Puzzletastic Mysteries

Boldt & Matthews Series

Complete

9 books (1988โ€“2004)

Start with Undercurrents, the first of 9 books in the Boldt & Matthews series.

#Title
1
Cover of Undercurrents
Undercurrents
2
Cover of The Angel Maker
The Angel Maker
3
Cover of No Witnesses
No Witnesses
4
Cover of Beyond Recognition
Beyond Recognition
5
Cover of The Pied Piper
The Pied Piper
6
Cover of The First Victim
The First Victim
7
Cover of Middle of Nowhere
Middle of Nowhere
8
Cover of The Art of Deception
The Art of Deception
9
Cover of The Body of David Hayes
The Body of David Hayes

Children's Series

Complete

1 book (2017โ€“2017)

#Title
1
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Walt Disney's Peter Pan(With: Dave Barry)

Chris Klick Series

Complete

3 books (1988โ€“1999)

Start with Dead Aim and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Aim for the Heart
3
Cover of Concerto in Dead Flat
Concerto in Dead Flat

Dave Barry Children's Series

Complete

1 book (2017โ€“2017)

#Title
1
Cover of Walt Disney's Peter Pan(With: Dave Barry)
Walt Disney's Peter Pan(With: Dave Barry)

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2019โ€“2019)

#Title
1

Kingdom Keepers Series

Complete

9 books (2004โ€“2015)

Start with Disney After Dark, the first of 9 books in the Kingdom Keepers series.

#Title
1
Cover of Disney After Dark
Disney After Dark
2
Disney at Dawn
3
Cover of Disney in Shadow
Disney in Shadow
4
5
6
Dark Passage
7
8
9
Cover of The Syndrome
The Syndrome

Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023โ€“2025)

Start with The Shimmer and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Kingdom Keepers Inheritance: Villains' Realm
3
Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance: The Final Draw

Kingdom Keepers: The Return Series

Complete

3 books (2015โ€“2017)

Start with Disney Lands and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Disney Lands
Disney Lands
2
Cover of Legacy of Secrets
Legacy of Secrets
3
Cover of Disney at Last
Disney at Last

Lock and Key Series

Complete

4 books (2016โ€“2018)

Start with The Gadwall Incident, the first of 4 books in the Lock and Key series.

#Title
1
The Gadwall Incident
2
Cover of The Initiation
The Initiation
3
Cover of The Downward Spiral
The Downward Spiral
4
Cover of The Final Step
The Final Step

Magical Map Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025โ€“2026)

Start with Jungle Cruise and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Jungle Cruise
Jungle Cruise
2
Cover of Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean
3
Haunted Mansion

Mysterious Profiles Series

Ongoing

33 books (2022โ€“2025)

Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.

#Title
1
Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman)
2
Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston)
3
Amos Walker(By: Loren D. Estleman)
4
Bob Lee Swagger(By: Stephen Hunter)
5
Charlie Parker(By: John Connolly)
6
Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey)
7
Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry)
8
Dismas Hardy(By: John Lescroart)
9
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike(By: Robert Crais)
10
Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly)
11
Ian Rutledge(By: Charles Todd)
12
Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter)
13
Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child)
14
Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen)
15
Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry)
16
John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin)
17
Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver)
18
19
Maisie Dobbs(By: Jacqueline Winspear)
20
Mallory(By: Carol O'Connell)
21
Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus(By: Faye Kellerman)
22
Precious Ramotswe(By: Alexander McCall Smith)
23
Rambo(By: David Morrell)
24
Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker)
25
Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman)
26
The Lincoln Lawyer(By: Michael Connelly)
27
Ben Kincaid(By: William Bernhardt)
28
Condor(By: James Grady)
29
Repairman Jack(By: F. Paul Wilson)
30
Joe Pickett(By: C.J. Box)
31
Nathan Heller(By: Max Allan Collins)
32
Peter Diamond(By: Peter Lovesey)
33
Orphan X(By: Gregg Hurwitz)

Never Land Series

Complete

3 books (2006โ€“2008)

Start with Escape from the Carnivale and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Escape from the Carnivale
Escape from the Carnivale
2
Cave of the Dark Wind
3

Peter and the Starcatchers Series

Complete

5 books (2004โ€“2011)

Start with Peter and the Starcatchers, the first of 5 books in the Peter and the Starcatchers series.

#Title
1
Peter and the Starcatchers
2
Peter and the Shadow Thieves
3
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Peter and the Secret of Rundoon
4
Cover of Peter and the Sword of Mercy
Peter and the Sword of Mercy
5
Cover of The Bridge to Never Land
The Bridge to Never Land

Risk Agent Series

Complete

4 books (2012โ€“2017)

Start with The Risk Agent, the first of 4 books in the Risk Agent series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Risk Agent
The Risk Agent
2
3
Cover of The Red Room
The Red Room
4

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2009โ€“2009)

#Title
1
Cover of Boldtโ€™s Broken Angel
Boldtโ€™s Broken Angel

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2022โ€“2022)

#Title
1
Cover of Disney Cautionary Tales(With: Abigail Larson)
Disney Cautionary Tales(With: Abigail Larson)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

9 books (1985โ€“2008)

Start with Never Look Back, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Never Look Back
Never Look Back
2
Cover of Blood of the Albatross
Blood of the Albatross
3
Cover of The Seizing of Yankee Green Mall / Hidden Charges
The Seizing of Yankee Green Mall / Hidden Charges
4
Cover of Probable Cause
Probable Cause
5
6
Chain of Evidence
7
Cover of Parallel Lies
Parallel Lies
8
9
Cover of Science Fair(With: Dave Barry)
Science Fair(With: Dave Barry)

Steel Trapp Series

Complete

2 books (2008โ€“2010)

Start with The Challenge and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Challenge
The Challenge
2

Walt Fleming Series

Complete

4 books (2007โ€“2010)

Start with Killer Weekend, the first of 4 books in the Walt Fleming series.

#Title
1
Cover of Killer Weekend
Killer Weekend
2
3
Killer Summer
4
Cover of In Harm's Way
In Harm's Way

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ridley Pearson written?
Ridley Pearson has written 108 books across 20 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ridley Pearson series?
Here are the first books in Ridley Pearson's series: Anthologies: Mid-life Confidential; Boldt & Matthews: Undercurrents; Chris Klick: Dead Aim; Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark; Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance: The Shimmer.
What order should I read Ridley Pearson's books?
We recommend reading Ridley Pearson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ridley Pearson still writing new books?
Yes, Ridley Pearson has 3 ongoing series: Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance, Magical Map, Mysterious Profiles.

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