Scott Pratt Reading Order
8 series Β· 27 books
Scott Pratt is an American mystery and thriller author who has built an extensive body of work spanning multiple detective and legal series since 2007. His most recognized characters include private investigator Billy Beckett, detective Darren Street, and attorney Joe Dillard, each anchoring their own interconnected narrative worlds. With over 25 books published across both fiction and non-fiction, Pratt crafts tightly plotted crime stories grounded in procedural detail and courtroom drama.
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Billy Beckett Series
Ongoing6 books (2019β2025)
The Billy Beckett series consists of six mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The first two installments, Deep Threat and Autumn Blaze, were written by Scott Pratt, followed by Divine Strike and Quiet Fury, with Ripcord completing Pratt's contributions. Kelly Hodge takes over as author for the final three books: Break Point, Out of Bounds, and Squeeze Play. Readers should begin with Deep Threat and follow the publication order to experience the series as intended.
Start with Deep Threat / Autumn Blaze, the first of 6 books in the Billy Beckett series.
Start this series with Deep Threat / Autumn Blaze
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Deep Threat / Autumn Blaze |
| 2 | Divine Strike / Quiet Fury |
| 3 | Ripcord |
| 4 | Break Point(By: Kelly Hodge) |
| 5 | Out of Bounds(By: Kelly Hodge) |
| 6 | Squeeze Play(By: Kelly Hodge) |
Darren Street Series
Complete3 books (2015β2018)
The Darren Street series is a three-book mystery and thriller sequence by Scott Pratt, published between 2015 and 2018. The complete series follows a linear narrative and should be read in publication order beginning with Justice Redeemed, followed by Justice Burning, and concluding with Justice Lost.
Start with Justice Redeemed and read in order.
Start this series with Justice Redeemed
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Justice Redeemed |
| 2 | Justice Burning |
| 3 | Justice Lost |
Joe Dillard Series
Ongoing11 books (2008β2025)
The Joe Dillard series spans eleven books published between 2008 and 2025, with the most recent entries co-written with J.D. Pratt. This ongoing mystery and thriller series should be read in publication order, beginning with An Innocent Client. The books follow defense attorney Joe Dillard through various criminal cases and legal conflicts across his career.
Start with An Innocent Client, the first of 11 books in the Joe Dillard series.
Start this series with An Innocent Client
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | An Innocent Client |
| 2 | In Good Faith |
| 3 | Injustice For All |
| 4 | Reasonable Fear |
| 5 | Blood Money |
| 6 | Conflict of Interest |
| 7 | A Crime of Passion |
| 8 | Judgment Cometh |
| 9 | Due Process |
| 10 | Last Resort(With: J.D. Pratt) |
| 11 | Vindicate(With: J.D. Pratt) |
Miller & Stevens Series
Complete1 book (2018β2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Sins of the Mother |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2025β2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Redemption: Scott Pratt & the Birth of Joe Dillard(With: J.D. Pratt,Dan Fleser) |
Picture Series
Complete2 books (2014β2014)
Scott Pratt's Picture series consists of two mystery and thriller novels published in 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Ride on a Cloud followed by An Elephant's Standing in There.
Start with A Ride on a Cloud and read in order.
Start this series with A Ride on a Cloud
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Ride on a Cloud |
| 2 | An Elephant's Standing in There |
Presley Carter Series
Complete1 book (2023β2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood is Black |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2007β2013)
Scott Pratt wrote two standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2007 and 2013. The series consists of Russo's Gold and River on Fire, which should be read in the order they were published. While each novel can be enjoyed independently, reading them in publication order provides the intended experience of this complete collection.
Start with Russo's Gold and read in order.
Start this series with Russo's Gold
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Russo's Gold |
| 2 | River on Fire |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Scott Pratt written?
- Scott Pratt has written 27 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Scott Pratt series?
- Here are the first books in Scott Pratt's series: Billy Beckett: Deep Threat / Autumn Blaze; Darren Street: Justice Redeemed; Joe Dillard: An Innocent Client; Picture: A Ride on a Cloud.
- What order should I read Scott Pratt's books?
- We recommend reading Scott Pratt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Scott Pratt still writing new books?
- Yes, Scott Pratt has 2 ongoing series: Billy Beckett, Joe Dillard.

