Steve Berry Reading Order
8 series Β· 57 books
Steve Berry is an American author and former attorney known for his captivating historical thrillers. With an impressive portfolio of 57 books across eight series, including the renowned Cotton Malone and Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure series, his storytelling blends history with suspense. Active from 2003 to 2026, Berry has also penned standalone novels and short stories, captivating readers around the globe.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2010β2017)
Start with First Thrills, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | First Thrills 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Suspense Magazine January 2010 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | FaceOff 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | MatchUp 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure Series
Likely Complete5 books (2010β2021)
Start with The Balkan Escape, the first of 5 books in the Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Balkan Escape 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Museum of Mysteries(With: M.J. Rose) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Lake of Learning(With: M.J. Rose) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The House of Long Ago(With: M.J. Rose) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The End of Forever(With: M.J. Rose) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Cotton Malone Series
Ongoing25 books (2006β2026)
Start with The Templar Legacy, the first of 25 books in the Cotton Malone series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Templar Legacy 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Alexandria Link 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Venetian Betrayal 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Charlemagne Pursuit 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Paris Vendetta 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Emperor's Tomb 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Devil's Gold 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Jefferson Key 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Admiral's Mark 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The King's Deception 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Tudor Plot 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Devil's Bones(With: James Rollins) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Lincoln Myth 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Patriot Threat 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The 14th Colony / Plan Zero 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | The Lost Order 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | The Bishop's Pawn 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Past Prologue(With: Diana Gabaldon) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | The Malta Exchange 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | The Warsaw Protocol 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | The Kaiser's Web 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | The Last Kingdom 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | The Atlas Maneuver 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | The Medici Return 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | The Devil's Bible 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Luke Daniels Series
Ongoing2 books (2023β2024)
Start with The 9th Man / The Ninth Man and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The 9th Man / The Ninth Man 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Red Star Falling 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Raymond Khoury Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2015β2016)
Start with Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber(By: Linwood Barclay,Raymond Khoury) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber(By: Linwood Barclay,Raymond Khoury) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Shadow Tag(With: Raymond Khoury) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2016β2017)
Start with Shadow Tag(With: Raymond Khoury) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Tag(With: Raymond Khoury) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Devils' Due 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing6 books (2003β2025)
Start with The Amber Room, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Amber Room 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Romanov Prophecy 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Third Secret 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Columbus Affair 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Omega Factor 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The List 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
The MatchUp Collection Series
Complete11 books (2017β2019)
Start with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson), the first of 11 books in the The MatchUp Collection series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Getaway(By: Lisa Scottoline,Nelson DeMille) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Honor & ...(By: C.J. Box,Sandra Brown) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Midnight Flame(By: Christopher Rice,Lara Adrian) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dig Here(By: Charlaine Harris,Andrew Gross) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Faking a Murderer(By: Lee Child,Kathy Reichs) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Footloose(By: Val McDermid,Peter James) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Past Prologue(With: Diana Gabaldon) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Rambo on Their Minds(By: Gayle Lynds,David Morrell) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Short Story(By: Karin Slaughter,Michael Koryta) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Taking the Veil(By: J.A. Jance,Eric Van Lustbader) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Steve Berry written?
- Steve Berry has written 57 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Steve Berry series?
- Here are the first books in Steve Berry's series: Anthologies: First Thrills; Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure: The Balkan Escape; Cotton Malone: The Templar Legacy; Luke Daniels: The 9th Man / The Ninth Man; Raymond Khoury Short Stories/Novellas: Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber(By: Linwood Barclay,Raymond Khoury).
- What order should I read Steve Berry's books?
- We recommend reading Steve Berry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Steve Berry still writing new books?
- Yes, Steve Berry has 3 ongoing series: Cotton Malone, Luke Daniels, Standalone Novels.

