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Virgil Flowers

by John Sandford

15 books Started 2004 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Virgil Flowers is a Mystery / Thriller series by John Sandford, made up of 15 books published between 2004 and 2023. It begins with Dark of the Moon (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Judgment Prey (2023), spanning 19 years of storytelling.

15books
19years active
3decades
~1.4yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Dark of the Moon 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Heat Lightning 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Rough Country 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
4 Bad Blood 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Shock Wave 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Mad River 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Storm Front 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Deadline 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Escape Clause 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Deep Freeze 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Holy Ghost 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Bloody Genius 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
13 Ocean Prey 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Righteous Prey 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Judgment PreyLatest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Virgil Flowers series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Virgil Flowers series?

Start with Dark of the Moon (2004), the first book in the Virgil Flowers series by John Sandford. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Virgil Flowers series?

There are 15 books in the Virgil Flowers series by John Sandford, published between 2004 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Virgil Flowers series?

The first book in the Virgil Flowers series is Dark of the Moon, published in 2004 by John Sandford.

What is the latest book in the Virgil Flowers series?

The most recent book in the Virgil Flowers series is Judgment Prey (2023) by John Sandford.

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About John Sandford

John Sandford (born John Roswell Camp, 1944) is an American author best known for his popular mystery and thriller novels. Before writing full-time, Sandford worked as a journalist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He began writing novels in the late 1980s and published his first Prey novel, Rules of Prey, in 1989. The series features Lucas Davenport, a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent. Sandford's books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 40 languages. He has won several awards, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 1999 for Rules of Prey. His novels have also been adapted into a television series, "Prey," which ran from 1998 to 2002. In addition to the Prey series, Sandford has also written several stand-alone novels and non-fiction books. His work is known for its fast-paced action, intricate plots, and well-developed characters. Sandford has been praised by critics for his ability to create suspenseful and entertaining stories.

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