Robert Crais Reading Order
6 series · 61 books · Born 1953
Robert Crais is a prolific American author known for his gripping detective fiction and engaging storytelling. With a career spanning from 1987 to 2025, he has penned 61 books across six series, including the popular Elvis Cole & Joe Pike and Scott James & Maggie, as well as an array of standalone novels and short stories. His notable works have captivated readers with their suspenseful plots and complex characters.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe and read in order.
Elvis Cole & Joe Pike Series
Ongoing20 books (1987–2025)
Start with The Monkey's Raincoat, the first of 20 books in the Elvis Cole & Joe Pike series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Monkey's Raincoat 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Stalking the Angel 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Lullaby Town 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Free Fall 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Voodoo River 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Sunset Express 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Indigo Slam 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  L. A. Requiem 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Last Detective 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Forgotten Man 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Watchman 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Chasing Darkness 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The First Rule 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Sentry 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Taken 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Promise 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Wanted 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | A Dangerous Man 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Racing the Light 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Big Empty 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing33 books (2022–2025)
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Amos Walker(By: Loren D. Estleman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Bob Lee Swagger(By: Stephen Hunter) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Charlie Parker(By: John Connolly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Dismas Hardy(By: John Lescroart) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Elvis Cole and Joe Pike 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Ian Rutledge(By: Charles Todd) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Lou Boldt(By: Ridley Pearson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Maisie Dobbs(By: Jacqueline Winspear) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Mallory(By: Carol O'Connell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus(By: Faye Kellerman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Precious Ramotswe(By: Alexander McCall Smith) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Rambo(By: David Morrell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Lincoln Lawyer(By: Michael Connelly) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Ben Kincaid(By: William Bernhardt) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Condor(By: James Grady) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Repairman Jack(By: F. Paul Wilson) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Joe Pickett(By: C.J. Box) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Nathan Heller(By: Max Allan Collins) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Peter Diamond(By: Peter Lovesey) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Orphan X(By: Gregg Hurwitz) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Scott James & Maggie Series
Complete2 books (2013–2015)
Start with Suspect and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Man Who Knew Dick Bong 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2000–2006)
Start with Demolition Angel and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert Crais written?
- Robert Crais has written 61 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Robert Crais series?
- Here are the first books in Robert Crais's series: Anthologies: Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe; Elvis Cole & Joe Pike: The Monkey's Raincoat; Mysterious Profiles: Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman); Scott James & Maggie: Suspect.
- What order should I read Robert Crais's books?
- We recommend reading Robert Crais's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Robert Crais still writing new books?
- Yes, Robert Crais has 2 ongoing series: Elvis Cole & Joe Pike, Mysterious Profiles.