How many books has Robin Cook written?

Robin Cook has written 42 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Robin Cook series?

Here are the first books in Robin Cook's series: Dr. Marissa Blumenthal: Outbreak; Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery: Blindsight; Pia Grazdani: Death Benefit.

What order should I read Robin Cook's books?

We recommend reading Robin Cook's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Robin Cook still writing new books?

Yes, Robin Cook has 2 ongoing series: Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery, Standalone Novels.

Robin Cook Reading Order

4 series · 42 books · Born 4 May 1940

Mystery & Thriller

Robin Cook is an accomplished American physician and author known for his gripping medical thrillers. With a prolific career spanning from 1972 to 2025, he has written 42 books across four series, including the popular Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series, alongside standalone novels. His notable works explore themes of medicine and public health, often finding a place on the New York Times Bestseller List.

Dr. Marissa Blumenthal Series

Complete

2 books (1987–1991)

Start with Outbreak and read in order.

#	Title
1	Outbreak 1987Buy 🇺🇸
2	Vital Signs 1991Buy 🇺🇸

Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery Series

Ongoing

15 books (1991–2025)

Start with Blindsight, the first of 15 books in the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series.

#	Title
1	Blindsight 1991Buy 🇺🇸
2	Contagion 1995Buy 🇺🇸
3	Chromosome 6 1997Buy 🇺🇸
4	Vector 1999Buy 🇺🇸
5	Marker 2005Buy 🇺🇸
6	Crisis 2006Buy 🇺🇸
7	Critical 2007Buy 🇺🇸
8	Foreign Body 2008Buy 🇺🇸
9	Intervention 2009Buy 🇺🇸
10	Cure 2010Buy 🇺🇸
11	Pandemic 2018Buy 🇺🇸
12	Genesis 2019Buy 🇺🇸
13	Night Shift 2022Buy 🇺🇸
14	Manner of Death 2023Buy 🇺🇸
15	Spasm 2025Buy 🇺🇸

Pia Grazdani Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with Death Benefit and read in order.

#	Title
1	Death Benefit 2011Buy 🇺🇸
2	Nano 2012Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

23 books (1972–2024)

Start with The Year of the Intern, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	The Year of the Intern 1972Buy 🇺🇸
2	Coma 1977Buy 🇺🇸
3	Brain 1979Buy 🇺🇸
4	Sphinx 1979Buy 🇺🇸
5	Fever 1982Buy 🇺🇸
6	Godplayer 1983Buy 🇺🇸
7	Mindbend 1984Buy 🇺🇸
8	Mortal Fear 1988Buy 🇺🇸
9	Mutation 1989Buy 🇺🇸
10	Harmful Intent 1990Buy 🇺🇸
11	Terminal 1992Buy 🇺🇸
12	Fatal Cure 1994Buy 🇺🇸
13	Acceptable Risk 1995Buy 🇺🇸
14	Invasion 1997Buy 🇺🇸
15	Toxin 1998Buy 🇺🇸
16	Shock 1999Buy 🇺🇸
17	Abduction 2000Buy 🇺🇸
18	Seizure 2003Buy 🇺🇸
19	Cell 2014Buy 🇺🇸
20	Host 2015Buy 🇺🇸
21	Charlatans 2017Buy 🇺🇸
22	Viral 2021Buy 🇺🇸
23	Bellevue 2024Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Robin Cook written?: Robin Cook has written 42 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Robin Cook series?: Here are the first books in Robin Cook's series: Dr. Marissa Blumenthal: Outbreak; Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery: Blindsight; Pia Grazdani: Death Benefit.
What order should I read Robin Cook's books?: We recommend reading Robin Cook's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Robin Cook still writing new books?: Yes, Robin Cook has 2 ongoing series: Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery, Standalone Novels.