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Jesse Stone

by Robert B. Parker

22 books Started 1997 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Jesse Stone is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Robert B. Parker, made up of 22 books published between 1997 and 2025. It begins with Night Passage (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 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Trouble in Paradise 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
3 Death in Paradise 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Stone Cold 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Sea Change 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 High Profile 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Stranger in Paradise 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Night and Day 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
9 Split Image 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 ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Devil Wins ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Debt to Pay ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Hangman's Sonnet ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Colorblind ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Bitterest Pill ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman) 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 (1997), the first book in the Jesse Stone series by Robert B. Parker. 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 Robert B. Parker, 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, published in 1997 by Robert B. Parker.

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 Robert B. Parker.

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About Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker (1932-2010) was an American mystery writer best known for his detective novels featuring private investigator Spenser. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Parker served as an intelligence officer in the Army. After his military service, he received a PhD in English from Boston University and became a professor of literature. In the early 1970s, he turned to writing fiction, publishing his first Spenser novel, "The Godwulf Manuscript," in 1973. The Spenser series became a critical and commercial success, with over 40 books published. Parker's work was praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and intricate plots. He received numerous awards, including the Edgar Award for "Best Mystery Novel" in 1974 and the Shamus Award for "Best Novel" in 1978. Parker's Spenser novels were adapted into a television series starring Robert Urich, and several of his books were made into films. His work has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

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