Robert Ellis Reading Order
3 series · 9 books
Robert Ellis crafts gritty crime novels centered on detectives navigating the underbelly of major American cities including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. His work spans two interconnected series featuring detective Matt Jones and investigator Lena Gamble, along with several standalone thrillers that showcase his talent for complex mysteries and morally compromised protagonists. Over two decades of publishing, Ellis has built a reputation for hard-boiled procedural fiction that grounds its plot twists in authentic law enforcement detail.
Detective Matt Jones Series
Likely Complete4 books (2015–2021)
Start with City of Echoes, the first of 4 books in the Detective Matt Jones series.
Start this series with City of Echoes
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Lena Gamble Series
Complete3 books (2007–2011)
Start with City of Fire and read in order.
Start this series with City of Fire
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2001–2002)
Start with Access to Power and read in order.
Start this series with Access to Power
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert Ellis written?
- Robert Ellis has written 9 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Robert Ellis series?
- Here are the first books in Robert Ellis's series: Detective Matt Jones: City of Echoes; Lena Gamble: City of Fire.
- What order should I read Robert Ellis's books?
- We recommend reading Robert Ellis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Robert Ellis's series complete?
- Robert Ellis has 2 completed series.