T. Jefferson Parker Reading Order
7 series · 161 books
T. Jefferson Parker is a prolific American author known for his engaging police procedurals that vividly capture the essence of Southern California. With an impressive repertoire of 161 books encompassing seven series, including Charlie Hood and Merci Rayborn, as well as standalone novels and novellas, Parker has captivated readers since 1970. His acclaimed storytelling has earned him a notable place in the genre, with fans eagerly anticipating his work through 2025.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
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| 1 | San Francisco Noir 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bronx Noir 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Seattle Noir 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Brooklyn Noir 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Hasidic Noir 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Brooklyn Noir 2 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Chicago Noir 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dublin Noir 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Baltimore Noir 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | D.C. Noir 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | London Noir 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Manhattan Noir 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Miami Noir 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Twin Cities Noir 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Detroit Noir 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Havana Noir 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Los Angeles Noir 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  New Orleans Noir 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Wall Street Noir 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | D.C. Noir 2 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Istanbul Noir 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Las Vegas Noir 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 34 | San Francisco Noir 2 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 36 | Haiti Noir 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 39 | Los Angeles Noir 2 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 41 | Moscow Noir 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 |  Orange County Noir 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 | Philadelphia Noir 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 45 | Barcelona Noir 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 |  Cape Cod Noir 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 48 | Pittsburgh Noir 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 50 |  Boston Noir 2 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 52 | Kingston Noir 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 53 | Long Island Noir 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 58 | Buffalo Noir 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 59 |  Dallas Noir 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 60 | Haiti Noir 2 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 62 |  USA Noir 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 63 | Belfast Noir 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 65 |  Prison Noir 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 68 | Tehran Noir 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 70 | Beirut Noir 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 71 | Chicago Noir: The Classics 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 72 | Marseille Noir 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 73 | Memphis Noir 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 75 | Zagreb Noir 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 77 |  Mississippi Noir 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 78 | New Orleans Noir: The Classics 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 79 | Prague Noir 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 80 | San Juan Noir 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 81 | St. Louis Noir 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 82 |  Stockholm Noir 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 83 |  Atlanta Noir 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 85 | Montana Noir 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 86 | Montreal Noir 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 87 | New Haven Noir 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 88 | Oakland Noir 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 89 | Trinidad Noir: The Classics 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 90 | Baghdad Noir 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 91 | Berlin Noir 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 93 | Lagos Noir 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 95 | Santa Cruz Noir 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 96 | Sydney Noir 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 98 | Vancouver Noir 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 99 | Amsterdam Noir 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 100 | Houston Noir 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 101 | Milwaukee Noir 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 102 | Accra Noir 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 103 | Addis Ababa Noir 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 104 | Alabama Noir 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 108 | Miami Noir: The Classics 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 111 | Tampa Bay Noir 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 112 | Palm Springs Noir 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 113 | Denver Noir 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 114 | Paris Noir: The Suburbs 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 115 |  South Central Noir 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 116 | Cleveland Noir 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 117 | East Jerusalem Noir 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 118 | West Jerusalem Noir 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 119 | Honolulu Noir 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 120 |  Hamburg Noir 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 121 | Sacramento Noir 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete8 books (2001–2015)
Start with The Best American Mystery Stories 2001, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Best American Mystery Stories 2001 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Blue Religion 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Hook, Line & Sinister 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  No Rest for the Dead 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Interrogator and Other Criminally Good Fiction 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  FaceOff 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Manhattan Mayhem 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Charlie Hood Series
Complete6 books (2008–2013)
Start with L.A. Outlaws, the first of 6 books in the Charlie Hood series.
Merci Rayborn Series
Complete3 books (1970–2003)
Start with The Blue Hour and read in order.
Roland Ford Series
Complete4 books (2017–2020)
Start with The Room of White Fire, the first of 4 books in the Roland Ford series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2014–2016)
Start with Silent Hunt: Wyatt Hunt vs. Joe Trona(With: John Lescroart) and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing17 books (1985–2025)
Start with Laguna Heat, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 |  Laguna Heat 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Little Saigon 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Pacific Beat 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Summer of Fear 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Triggerman's Dance 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Where Serpents Lie 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Silent Joe 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Cold Pursuit 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  California Girl 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Fallen 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Storm Runners 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Full Measure 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Crazy Blood 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | A Thousand Steps 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Rescue 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Desperation Reef 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Wild Instinct 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has T. Jefferson Parker written?
- T. Jefferson Parker has written 161 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each T. Jefferson Parker series?
- Here are the first books in T. Jefferson Parker's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: The Best American Mystery Stories 2001; Charlie Hood: L.A. Outlaws; Merci Rayborn: The Blue Hour; Roland Ford: The Room of White Fire.
- What order should I read T. Jefferson Parker's books?
- We recommend reading T. Jefferson Parker's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is T. Jefferson Parker still writing new books?
- Yes, T. Jefferson Parker has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Standalone Novels.