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Lincoln Rhyme

by Jeffery Deaver

18 books Started 1997 Latest 2026
Publication Reading Order

The Lincoln Rhyme is a Thriller / Crime Fiction series by Jeffery Deaver, made up of 18 books published between 1997 and 2026. It begins with The Bone Collector (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Collateral Heart (2026), spanning 29 years of storytelling.

18books
29years active
4decades
~1.7yrs between books
2026latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 The Bone Collector 🏆 Nero Award 1999Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Coffin Dancer Barry Award 1999Full award history → 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
3 The Empty Chair ★ NYT 6w · peaked #9 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Stone Monkey ★ NYT 5w · peaked #5 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Vanished Man ★ NYT 5w · peaked #6 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Twelfth Card ★ NYT 3w · peaked #6 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Cold Moon ★ NYT 5w · peaked #5 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Broken Window ★ NYT 4w · peaked #7 ITW Thriller Award 2009Full award history → 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
9 The Burning Wire ★ NYT 2w · peaked #7 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Kill Room ★ NYT 3w · peaked #4 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Skin Collector ★ NYT 2w · peaked #6 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Steel Kiss ★ NYT 3w · peaked #3 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Burial Hour ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Cutting Edge ★ NYT 1w · peaked #6 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
15 The Midnight Lock 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Swiping Hearts (Short Story) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Watchmaker's Hand 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Collateral HeartLatest 2026 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Lincoln Rhyme series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Lincoln Rhyme series?

Start with The Bone Collector (1997), the first book in the Lincoln Rhyme series by Jeffery Deaver. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Lincoln Rhyme series?

There are 18 books in the Lincoln Rhyme series by Jeffery Deaver, published between 1997 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Lincoln Rhyme series?

The first book in the Lincoln Rhyme series is The Bone Collector, published in 1997 by Jeffery Deaver.

What is the latest book in the Lincoln Rhyme series?

The most recent book in the Lincoln Rhyme series is The Collateral Heart (2026) by Jeffery Deaver.

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About Jeffery Deaver

Jeffery Deaver is an international number-one bestselling author. His novels have appeared on bestseller lists around the world. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into twenty-five languages. He has served two terms as president of Mystery Writers of America, and was recently named a Grand Master of MWA, whose ranks include Agatha Christie, Ellery Queen, Mary Higgins Clark and Walter Mosely. - https://www.jefferydeaver.com/about/

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