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Joanna Brady

by J.A. Jance

23 books Started 1993 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Joanna Brady is a Mystery / Thriller series by J.A. Jance, made up of 23 books published between 1993 and 2023. It begins with Desert Heat (1993), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Blessing of the Lost Girls (2023), spanning 30 years of storytelling.

23books
30years active
4decades
~1.4yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Desert Heat 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Tombstone Courage 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Shoot Don't Shoot 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Dead to Rights 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Skeleton Canyon 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Rattlesnake Crossing 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Outlaw Mountain 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
8 Devil's Claw 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Paradise Lost 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Partner in Crime 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Exit Wounds 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Dead Wrong 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Damage Control 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Fire and Ice 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
15 Judgment Call 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Old Blue Line (Short Story) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Remains of Innocence 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 No Honor Among Thieves 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Random Acts (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Downfall 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Field of Bones 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
22 Missing and Endangered 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Blessing of the Lost GirlsLatest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Joanna Brady series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Joanna Brady series?

Start with Desert Heat (1993), the first book in the Joanna Brady series by J.A. Jance. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Joanna Brady series?

There are 23 books in the Joanna Brady series by J.A. Jance, published between 1993 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Joanna Brady series?

The first book in the Joanna Brady series is Desert Heat, published in 1993 by J.A. Jance.

What is the latest book in the Joanna Brady series?

The most recent book in the Joanna Brady series is Blessing of the Lost Girls (2023) by J.A. Jance.

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About J.A. Jance

J.A. Jance is an American mystery and suspense novelist. Born in Bisbee, Arizona, she grew up in southern Arizona and graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in journalism. Jance began writing in the early 1980s and has since published over 60 novels. Her most popular series include the J.P. Beaumont series, the Ali Reynolds series, and the Joanna Brady series. Jance's novels have been praised for their well-developed characters, suspenseful plots, and authentic settings. She has won numerous awards, including the American Mystery Award, the Macavity Award, and the Southwest Book Award. Critical success has accompanied Jance's novels throughout her career. The New York Times has called her "one of the best suspense writers working today."

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