Rob Leininger Reading Order
4 series Β· 23 books
Rob Leininger is an American author who has spent over three decades crafting mysteries and thrillers alongside non-fiction works. His crime fiction spans multiple series including the Gabrielle Johns and Mortimer Angel investigations, along with numerous standalone novels that have caught the attention of major studiosβtwo of his works have been optioned by Warner Bros. for film adaptation. With 23 books published since 1991, Leininger has established himself as a prolific writer who blends the procedural elements of detective work with suspenseful plotting.
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Gabrielle Johns Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | January Cold Kill |
Mortimer Angel Series
Ongoing9 books (2014β2024)
The Mortimer Angel series by Rob Leininger consists of nine mystery and thriller novels following protagonist Mortimer Angel. Published between 2014 and 2024, the series remains ongoing with new installments still being released. Readers should begin with Gumshoe and proceed through the books in publication order to experience the complete arc of the character's adventures across titles including Gumshoe for Two, Gumshoe on the Loose, and continuing through Gumshoe Luck.
Start with Gumshoe, the first of 9 books in the Mortimer Angel series.
Start this series with Gumshoe
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gumshoe |
| 2 | Gumshoe for Two |
| 3 | Gumshoe on the Loose |
| 4 | Gumshoe Rock |
| 5 | Gumshoe Gone |
| 6 | Gumshoe in the Dark |
| 7 | Gumshoe Outlaw |
| 8 | Gumshoe on the Run |
| 9 | Gumshoe Luck |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1997β1997)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Middlegame Strategy: With the Carlsbad Pawn Structure |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete12 books (1991β2015)
Rob Leininger's standalone novels comprise twelve complete mystery and thriller works published between 1991 and 2015. Each book functions independently, though readers should approach them in publication order beginning with Black Sun. The series concludes with No Shortage of Weasels and encompasses a diverse range of mystery and suspense narratives across the author's twenty-four-year publishing span.
Start with Black Sun, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Black Sun
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black Sun |
| 2 | Killing Suki Flood |
| 3 | The Willow Creek War |
| 4 | Liar-in-Chief |
| 5 | Olongapo Liberty |
| 6 | Richter Ten |
| 7 | Sunspot |
| 8 | The Tenderfoot |
| 9 | A Confederacy of Snakes |
| 10 | Maxwell's Demon |
| 11 | Nicholas Phree and the Emerald of Bool |
| 12 | No Shortage of Weasels |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rob Leininger written?
- Rob Leininger has written 23 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Rob Leininger series?
- Here are the first books in Rob Leininger's series: Mortimer Angel: Gumshoe.
- What order should I read Rob Leininger's books?
- We recommend reading Rob Leininger's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Rob Leininger still writing new books?
- Yes, Rob Leininger has 1 ongoing series: Mortimer Angel.

