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Jesse Stone

by Reed Farrel Coleman

22 books Started 1997 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Jesse Stone is a Crime Fiction series by Reed Farrel Coleman, made up of 22 books published between 1997 and 2025. It begins with Night Passage ( By: Robert B. Parker) (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Buried Secrets ( By: Christopher Farnsworth) (2025), spanning 28 years of storytelling.

22books
28years active
4decades
~1.3yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Night Passage ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Trouble in Paradise ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
3 Death in Paradise ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Stone Cold ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Sea Change ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 High Profile ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Stranger in Paradise ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Night and Day ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
9 Split Image ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Killing The Blues ( By: Michael Brandman) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Fool Me Twice ( By: Michael Brandman) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Damned If You Do ( By: Michael Brandman) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Blind Spot 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Devil Wins 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Debt to Pay 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Hangman's Sonnet 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Colorblind 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Bitterest Pill 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
19 Fool's Paradise ( By: Mike Lupica) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Stone's Throw ( By: Mike Lupica) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Fallout ( By: Mike Lupica) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Buried Secrets ( By: Christopher Farnsworth)Latest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Jesse Stone series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Jesse Stone series?

Start with Night Passage ( By: Robert B. Parker) (1997), the first book in the Jesse Stone series by Reed Farrel Coleman. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Jesse Stone series?

There are 22 books in the Jesse Stone series by Reed Farrel Coleman, published between 1997 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Jesse Stone series?

The first book in the Jesse Stone series is Night Passage ( By: Robert B. Parker), published in 1997 by Reed Farrel Coleman.

What is the latest book in the Jesse Stone series?

The most recent book in the Jesse Stone series is Buried Secrets ( By: Christopher Farnsworth) (2025) by Reed Farrel Coleman.

Reed Farrel Coleman is an American crime fiction novelist and screenwriter. Born in 1956, he was raised in Queens, New York City. Coleman has written over 100 books, including both standalone novels and series featuring characters such as Moe Prager, Gus Murphy, and Jack Hartigan. Coleman's novels have been praised for their gritty realism, sharp dialogue, and nuanced characters. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Shamus Award, the Anthony Award, and the Macavity Award. In 2012, he was inducted into the Private Eye Writers of America Hall of Fame. Coleman's critical success has led to several of his novels being adapted for television and film. Most notably, his novel "The James Deans" was adapted into the HBO series "The Corner."

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