Jeffery Deaver

Jeffery Deaver

Jeffery Deaver also writes as: William Jefferies.

Upcoming Jeffery Deaver Books

August 4th, 2026: The Deadliest Sense (Short Stories/Novellas)

August 4th, 2026: The Bookkeeper (Colter Shaw, #10)

August 4th, 2026: Deceptions (Colter Shaw, #11)

November 17th, 2026: The Collateral Heart (Lincoln Rhyme, #18)

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Untouchable (a short story) (Special Agent Constant Marlowe, #1) was the most recently released book by Jeffery Deaver, on February 17th, 2026.

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Jeffery Deaver Stats: The highest rated book by Jeffery Deaver on Book Notification is Ninth and Nowhere, a Novella. The second-highest rated book is Cause of Death, a Novella.

The most read book by Jeffery Deaver on Book Notification is The Bone Collector, the first novel in the Lincoln Rhyme series. The second most read book is The Never Game (Colter Shaw #2).

Below is a complete list of Jeffery Deaver books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Jeffery Deaver is the Lincoln Rhyme Series.

List of Broken Doll Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Broken Doll books are The Pain Hunter, Dodge, and Execution Day.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
The Pain Hunter
2022
Go
2
8.5
Dodge
2022
Go
3
8.5
Execution Day
2022
Go
4
8
Sixty-One Seconds
2022
Go

List of Colter Shaw Books in Publication Order

Reward seeker Colter Shaw finds missing persons and solves crimes across the country.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Captivated
2019
Go
2
8
The Never Game
2019
Go
3
8.2
The Second Hostage
2020
Go
4
8.3
The Goodbye Man
2020
Go
5
8.1
Forgotten
2021
Go
6
8.2
The Final Twist
2021
Go
7
8.6
The Deadline Clock
2022
Go
8
8.7
Hunting Time
2022
Go
9
8.6
South of Nowhere
2025
Go
10
The Bookkeeper
2026
Go
11
Deceptions
2026
Go

List of John Pellam Books in Publication Order (as William Jefferies)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Shallow Graves
1992
Go
2
8.2
Bloody River Blues
1993
Go
3
8
Hell's Kitchen
2001
Go

List of Kathryn Dance Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Kathryn Dance books are The Sleeping Doll, Roadside Crosses, and XO.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.8
The Sleeping Doll
2007
Go
2
7.6
Roadside Crosses
2009
Go
3
8.3
XO
2012
Go
4
7.8
Solitude Creek
2015
Go

List of Lincoln Rhyme Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Lincoln Rhyme books are The Bone Collector, The Coffin Dancer, and The Empty Chair.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
The Bone Collector
1997
Go
2
8.6
The Coffin Dancer
1998
Go
3
8.4
The Empty Chair
2000
Go
4
8.1
The Stone Monkey
2002
Go
5
8.7
The Vanished Man
2003
Go
6
8.1
The Twelfth Card
2005
Go
7
8.6
The Cold Moon
2006
Go
8
8.5
The Broken Window
2008
Go
9
8.5
The Burning Wire
2010
Go
10
8.4
The Kill Room
2013
Go
11
8
The Skin Collector
2014
Go
12
8.7
The Steel Kiss
2016
Go
13
8
The Burial Hour
2017
Go
14
8.4
The Cutting Edge
2018
Go
15
8.8
The Midnight Lock
2021
Go
16
7
Swiping Hearts
2023
Go
17
8.2
The Watchmaker's Hand
2023
Go
18
The Collateral Heart
2026
Go

List of Lincoln Rhyme Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order (with John Sandford)

A forensic detective and his partners investigate murders and face a mysterious assassin.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
A Textbook Case
2013
Go
2
8.8
Rhymes With Prey: Lincoln Rhyme vs. Lucas Davenport (With: John Sandford)
2014
Go
3
7.6
The Deliveryman
2016
Go
4
9.7
A Perfect Plan
2021
Go
5
The Deadliest Sense
2026
Go

List of Rune Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Manhattan Is My Beat
1988
Go
2
7.5
Death of a Blue Movie Star
1990
Go
3
7.1
Hard News
1991
Go

List of Sanchez & Heron Books in Publication Order (with Isabella Maldonado)

An agent and an expert hunt killers who target them.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
Fatal Intrusion
2024
Go
2
8.3
The Grave Artist
2025
Go
3
Face Last Seen
2026
Go

List of Special Agent Constant Marlowe Books in Publication Order

Special Agent Constant Marlowe confronts dangerous conspiracies in small towns.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.8
The Rule of Threes
2024
Go
2
6
Downstate
2025
Go
3
8
Untouchable
2026
Go

List of Unsettling Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Unsettling books are The Intruder, Date Night, and Stay Tuned.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.2
The Intruder
2021
Go
2
8.8
Stay Tuned
2021
Go
3
9
Date Night
2021
Go
4
8.5
The Muse
2023
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Bodies Left Behind, The Blue Nowhere, and The October List.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Voodoo
1988
Go
2
10
Always A Thief
1988
Go
3
7.6
Mistress of Justice
1992
Go
4
8.3
The Lesson of Her Death
1993
Go
5
6.6
Praying for Sleep
1994
Go
6
8.4
A Maiden's Grave
1995
Go
7
8.1
Speaking in Tongues
1995
Go
8
8.4
The Devil's Teardrop
1999
Go
9
7.9
The Blue Nowhere
2001
Go
10
7.5
Garden of Beasts
2004
Go
11
10
Revenge is Sweet
2007
Go
12
10
Murderous Affairs
2007
Go
13
8.4
The Bodies Left Behind
2008
Go
14
7.5
Edge
2010
Go
15
7.1
The October List
2013
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are The Debriefing, Ninth and Nowhere, and Turning Point.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Wrong Place, Wrong Time
1998
Go
2
9
Triangle
1999
Go
3
7.7
The First Day of School
2002
4
8
Nothing But Net
2003
Go
5
10
The Weekender
2004
Go
6
10
A Dish Served Cold
2006
Go
7
8.3
The Fan
2006
Go
8
8.7
Trick or Treat
2008
9
8.3
Making Amends
2008
Go
10
9
The Weapon
2009
Go
11
10
The Sequel
2013
Go
12
7
Forever
2014
Go
13
8
Joseph Goodbye
2014
Go
14
8.3
Comrad 35
2014
Go
15
7.3
Reconciliation
2014
Go
16
8.3
Repressed
2015
Go
17
7
The Baker of Bleecker Street
2015
Go
18
9.5
Where the Evidence Lies
2015
Go
19
8
Track Day
2016
Go
20
7
The Incident of 10 November
2016
Go
21
9
Double Cross
2017
Go
22
8.8
Surprise Ending
2017
Go
23
8.7
Circumstantial
2018
Go
24
9
The Victims' Club
2018
Go
25
8
The Blind Date
2018
Go
26
7.7
The Christmas Party
2018
Go
27
8
Connecting the Dots
2019
Go
28
9.3
Ninth and Nowhere
2019
Go
29
8.3
The Bully
2019
Go
30
8.6
Verona
2019
Go
31
8.3
The Debriefing
2020
Go
32
8.7
The Anniversary Gift
2020
Go
33
7.7
A Creative Defense
2020
Go
34
9.5
Turning Point
2021
Go
35
9
Cause of Death
2021
Go
36
8.7
Scheme
2022
Go
37
8
The Lady in My Life
2024
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short story collections are Twisted, More Twisted, and Trouble in Mind.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.4
Twisted
2003
Go
2
9
Nocturne
2004
Go
3
8.5
More Twisted
2006
Go
4
8.5
Triple Threat
2013
Go
5
8.7
Trouble in Mind
2014
Go
6
8.3
Dead Ends
2024
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
The Complete Law School Companion
1984
Go

List of Akashic Noir Books in Publication Order

Features dark crime stories set in different cities or regions, each written by local authors who capture the gritty vibe of their location.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
San Francisco Noir
2002
Go
2
Seattle Noir
2003
Go
3
Bronx Noir
2003
Go
4
Brooklyn Noir
2004
Go
5
8
Hasidic Noir
2004
Go
6
Brooklyn Noir 2
2005
Go
7
Chicago Noir
2005
Go
8
Dublin Noir
2005
Go
9
Manhattan Noir
2006
Go
10
4
Miami Noir
2006
Go
11
D.C. Noir
2006
Go
12
Baltimore Noir
2006
Go
13
Twin Cities Noir
2006
Go
14
London Noir
2006
Go
15
10
New Orleans Noir
2007
Go
16
Los Angeles Noir
2007
Go
17
Wall Street Noir
2007
Go
18
Havana Noir
2007
Go
19
Detroit Noir
2007
Go
20
Queens Noir
2008
Go
21
Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth
2008
Go
22
Toronto Noir
2008
Go
23
Las Vegas Noir
2008
Go
24
Trinidad Noir
2008
Go
25
D.C. Noir 2
2008
Go
26
Manhattan Noir 2
2008
Go
27
Paris Noir
2008
Go
28
Istanbul Noir
2008
Go
29
9
Boston Noir
2009
Go
30
Rome Noir
2009
Go
31
San Francisco Noir 2
2009
Go
32
Portland Noir
2009
Go
33
6
Delhi Noir
2009
Go
34
6
Phoenix Noir
2009
Go
35
Los Angeles Noir 2
2010
Go
36
Mexico City Noir
2010
Go
37
Richmond Noir
2010
Go
38
Orange County Noir
2010
Go
39
10
Indian Country Noir
2010
Go
40
Moscow Noir
2010
Go
41
Lone Star Noir
2010
Go
42
Philadelphia Noir
2010
Go
43
Haiti Noir
2010
Go
44
Copenhagen Noir
2010
Go
45
Pittsburgh Noir
2011
Go
46
San Diego Noir
2011
Go
47
Barcelona Noir
2011
Go
48
4
Cape Cod Noir
2011
Go
49
New Jersey Noir
2011
Go
50
Staten Island Noir
2012
Go
51
Mumbai Noir
2012
Go
52
Long Island Noir
2012
Go
53
6
Venice Noir
2012
Go
54
Kingston Noir
2012
Go
55
St. Petersburg Noir
2012
Go
56
Kansas City Noir
2012
Go
57
8
Boston Noir 2
2012
Go
58
USA Noir
2013
Go
59
Manila Noir
2013
Go
60
Buffalo Noir
2013
Go
61
Dallas Noir
2013
Go
62
Haiti Noir 2
2013
Go
63
9
Singapore Noir
2014
Go
64
Prison Noir
2014
Go
65
Tel Aviv Noir
2014
Go
66
Tehran Noir
2014
Go
67
10
Belfast Noir
2014
Go
68
Helsinki Noir
2014
Go
69
Rio Noir
2014
Go
70
Providence Noir
2015
Go
71
Chicago Noir: The Classics
2015
Go
72
Memphis Noir
2015
Go
73
7
Zagreb Noir
2015
Go
74
Marseille Noir
2015
Go
75
Beirut Noir
2015
Go
76
New Orleans Noir: The Classics
2016
Go
77
Stockholm Noir
2016
Go
78
Brussels Noir
2016
Go
79
Mississippi Noir
2016
Go
80
St. Louis Noir
2016
Go
81
Prague Noir
2016
Go
82
San Juan Noir
2016
Go
83
Oakland Noir
2017
Go
84
Trinidad Noir: The Classics
2017
Go
85
7
Atlanta Noir
2017
Go
86
New Haven Noir
2017
Go
87
Montana Noir
2017
Go
88
Buenos Aires Noir
2017
Go
89
Montreal Noir
2017
Go
90
Berlin Noir
2018
Go
91
São Paulo Noir
2018
Go
92
6
Santa Cruz Noir
2018
Go
93
Lagos Noir
2018
Go
94
Marrakech Noir
2018
Go
95
7
Baghdad Noir
2018
Go
96
7
Vancouver Noir
2018
Go
97
Sydney Noir
2018
Go
98
Hong Kong Noir
2018
Go
99
7
Amsterdam Noir
2019
Go
100
Milwaukee Noir
2019
Go
101
Houston Noir
2019
Go
102
Nairobi Noir
2020
Go
103
Columbus Noir
2020
Go
104
Santa Fe Noir
2020
Go
105
7
Alabama Noir
2020
Go
106
Berkeley Noir
2020
Go
107
7
Addis Ababa Noir
2020
Go
108
Tampa Bay Noir
2020
Go
109
Miami Noir: The Classics
2020
Go
110
8
Accra Noir
2020
Go
111
Belgrade Noir
2020
Go
112
Palm Springs Noir
2021
Go
113
Paris Noir: The Suburbs
2022
Go
114
8
Denver Noir
2022
Go
115
South Central Noir
2022
Go
116
Cleveland Noir
2023
Go
117
East Jerusalem Noir
2023
Go
118
West Jerusalem Noir
2023
Go
119
Honolulu Noir
2024
Go
120
Sacramento Noir
2025
Go
121
Hamburg Noir
2025
Go
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

Mystery and suspense stories, each centered on books, libraries, or the literary world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
3
7.8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
4
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
5
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice
2012
Go
6
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
7
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
8
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
9
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
10
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
11
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
12
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
13
8
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
14
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
15
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
16
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
17
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
18
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
19
8.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
22
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
23
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
24
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
25
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
26
8.5
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
27
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
28
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
36
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
37
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
38
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
39
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
40
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
Go
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
8.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
3
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
4
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice
2012
Go
5
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
6
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
7
7.8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
8
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
9
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
11
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
12
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
13
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
14
It's in the Book (By: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane)
2014
Go
15
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
16
8
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
17
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
18
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
19
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
23
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
24
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
25
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
26
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
27
8.5
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
28
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
36
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
37
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
38
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
39
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
40
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
41
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
Go
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List of Harold Middleton Books in Publication Order

This anthology series involves a retired military intelligence officer entangled in international espionage, terrorism, and conspiracy, with each book written by different thriller authors.

Serial thrillers written by multiple authors.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
The Chopin Manuscript
2007
Go
2
7.7
The Copper Bracelet
2009
Go
3
9.5
The Starling Project: An Audible Drama
2014
Go

List of Hush Collection Books in Publication Order

A gripping set of short thrillers, each exploring dark secrets and unexpected twists through engaging, straightforward storytelling.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
5.5
Treasure ( By: Oyinkan Braithwaite)
2020
Go
2
8.1
Snowflakes (By: Ruth Ware)
2020
Go
3
9.3
Buried
2020
Go
4
8
Let Her Be (By: Lisa Unger)
2020
Go
5
7.6
The Gift (By: Alison Gaylin)
2020
Go
6
6
Slow Burner (By: Laura Lippman)
2020
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List of James Bond Books in Publication Order

Further thrilling, action-packed stories featuring the famous secret agent, capturing his essence.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Colonel Sun ( By: Kingsley Amis)
1968
Go
2
10
The Authorized Biography of 007 (By: John George Pearson)
1973
Go
3
7.3
License Renewed ( By: John Gardner)
1981
Go
4
7
For Special Services ( By: John Gardner)
1982
Go
5
7
Icebreaker ( By: John Gardner)
1983
Go
6
6
Role of Honor ( By: John Gardner)
1984
Go
7
7
Nobody Lives Forever ( By: John Gardner)
1986
Go
8
6
No Deals, Mr. Bond ( By: John Gardner)
1987
Go
9
6
Scorpius ( By: John Gardner)
1988
Go
10
10
Licence to Kill ( By: John Gardner)
1989
Go
11
8
Win, Lose or Die ( By: John Gardner)
1989
Go
12
6
Brokenclaw ( By: John Gardner)
1990
Go
13
The Man from Barbarossa ( By: John Gardner)
1991
Go
14
6
Death Is Forever ( By: John Gardner)
1992
Go
15
Never Send Flowers ( By: John Gardner)
1993
Go
16
SeaFire ( By: John Gardner)
1994
Go
17
GoldenEye ( By: John Gardner)
1995
Go
18
Cold Fall ( By: John Gardner)
1996
Go
19
6.5
Zero Minus Ten ( By: Raymond Benson)
1997
Go
20
6
Tomorrow Never Dies ( By: Raymond Benson)
1997
Go
21
The Facts of Death ( By: Raymond Benson)
1998
Go
22
Midsummer Nights Doom (By: John Gardner)
1999
23
The World is Not Enough ( By: Raymond Benson)
1999
Go
24
10
High Time to Kill ( By: Raymond Benson)
1999
Go
25
Doubleshot ( By: Raymond Benson)
2000
Go
26
Never Dream of Dying ( By: Raymond Benson)
2001
Go
27
The Man With the Red Tattoo ( By: Raymond Benson)
2002
Go
28
Die Another Day ( By: Raymond Benson)
2002
Go
29
7.7
Devil May Care (By: Sebastian Faulks)
2008
Go
30
7.2
Carte Blanche
2011
Go
31
6.5
Solo (By: William Boyd)
2013
Go
32
7.6
Trigger Mortis (By: Anthony Horowitz)
2015
Go
33
8.1
Forever and a Day ( By: Anthony Horowitz)
2018
Go
34
8
With a Mind to Kill (By: Anthony Horowitz)
2022
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List of Music and Murder Mystery Books in Publication Order

Mystery collections inspired by famous music albums.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
Hotel California (By: Heather Graham, John Gilstrap, Reed Farrel Coleman, Andrew Child, Amanda Flower, Don Bruns, Rick Bleiweiss, Jennifer Dornbush)
2022
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2
10
Thriller (With: Heather Graham, William Kent Krueger, Don Bruns, Dahlia Rose, David R. Slayton)
2023
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3
Back in Black (By: Heather Graham, Reed Farrel Coleman, Ward Larsen, Tori Eldridge, Andrew Child, Don Bruns)
2024
Go
4
10
Bat Out of Hell (By: Charles Todd, Heather Graham, John Gilstrap, Andrew Child, Don Bruns, Rick Bleiweiss, Dave Bruns, C.J. Kudlacz)
2025
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List of Mysterious Profiles Books in Publication Order

The Mysterious Profiles series offers brief biographies of iconic mystery writers, providing insights into their lives, works, and the creation of their most famous characters.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Rambo (By: David Morrell)
2022
2
8.7
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike (By: Robert Crais)
2022
Go
3
9
Jack Taylor (By: Ken Bruen)
2022
Go
4
7.7
Jack Reacher (By: Lee Child)
2022
Go
5
9
Charlie Parker (By: John Connolly)
2022
Go
6
8
Hieronymus Bosch (By: Michael Connelly)
2022
Go
7
8
Lincoln Rhyme
2022
Go
8
9.5
Alex Delaware (By: Jonathan Kellerman)
2022
Go
9
Tess Monaghan (By: Laura Lippman)
2022
Go
10
8
Charlie Resnick (By: John Harvey)
2022
Go
11
Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus (By: Faye Kellerman)
2022
Go
12
9.5
Inspector Morse (By: Colin Dexter)
2022
Go
13
8
Dismas Hardy (By: John Lescroart)
2022
Go
14
9
Bob Lee Swagger (By: Stephen Hunter)
2022
Go
15
9.8
Aloysius X. L. Pendergast (By: Douglas Preston)
2022
Go
16
8
Lou Boldt (By: Ridley Pearson)
2022
Go
17
9
Spenser (By: Robert B. Parker)
2022
Go
18
10
Charlotte and Thomas Pitt (By: Anne Perry)
2022
Go
19
9
John Rebus (By: Ian Rankin)
2022
Go
20
10
Mallory (By: Carol O'Connell)
2022
Go
21
9
Jane Whitefield (By: Thomas Perry)
2022
Go
22
6.7
Ian Rutledge ( By: Charles Todd)
2022
Go
23
9
Amos Walker (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2022
Go
24
9.7
Precious Ramotswe (By: Alexander McCall Smith)
2022
Go
25
8.2
Maisie Dobbs (By: Jacqueline Winspear)
2022
Go
26
8.5
The Lincoln Lawyer (By: Michael Connelly)
2022
Go
27
Condor ( By: James Grady)
2023
Go
28
Ben Kincaid ( By: William Bernhardt)
2023
Go
29
10
Repairman Jack (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2023
Go
30
7
Joe Pickett (By: C.J. Box)
2024
Go
31
Peter Diamond (By: Peter Lovesey)
2024
Go
32
Nathan Heller (By: Max Allan Collins)
2024
Go
33
7.5
Orphan X (By: Gregg Hurwitz)
2025
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List of Transgressions Books in Publication Order

Compiled by Ed McBain, features gripping novellas by top authors, offering new, engaging tales of crime and moral dilemmas.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Transgressions (With: Stephen King, Lawrence Block, Anne Perry, Sharyn McCrumb, Ed McBain, Donald E. Westlake, Bonnie Jeanne Perry, Joyce Carol Oates, Walter Mosley, John Farris)
2005
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2
6
Transgressions, Vol. 2 (By: Stephen King, Lawrence Block, Ed McBain, John Farris)
2006
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3
Transgressions, Vol. 3 (By: Anne Perry, Sharyn McCrumb, Ed McBain, Donald E. Westlake, John Farris)
2006
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4
Transgressions, Vol. 4 (By: Anne Perry, Sharyn McCrumb, Ed McBain)
2006
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List of Jeffery Deaver Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Best American Mystery Stories 1997
1997
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2
The Best American Mystery Stories 1999
1999
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3
Irreconcilable Differences
1999
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4
The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 1
2000
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5
The Best American Mystery Stories 2000
2000
Go
6
A Century of Great Suspense Stories
2001
Go
7
7
The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 3
2002
Go
8
Much Ado About Murder
2002
Go
9
A Hot and Sultry Night for Crime
2003
Go
10
The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 4
2003
Go
11
Murder at the Foul Line
2003
Go
12
The Adventure of the Missing Detective and 19 of the Year's Finest Crime and Mystery Stories
2005
Go
13
Dangerous Women
2005
Go
14
Transgressions
2005
Go
15
A New Omnibus of Crime
2005
Go
16
A Merry Band of Murderers
2006
Go
17
6
Transgressions, Vol. 2
2006
Go
18
Transgressions, Vol. 3
2006
Go
19
The Deadly Bride and 19 of the Year's Finest Crime and Mystery Stories
2006
Go
20
Transgressions, Vol. 4
2006
Go
21
7.3
Killer Year: Stories to Die For...
2008
Go
22
A Prisoner of Memory and 24 of the Year's Finest Crime and Mystery Stories
2008
Go
23
Paris Noir
2008
Go
24
Watchlist
2009
Go
25
7.7
Thriller 2
2009
Go
26
The Best American Mystery Stories 2009
2009
Go
27
First Thrills
2010
Go
28
Mysterious Writers: The Many Facets of Mystery Writing
2010
Go
29
8.3
No Rest for the Dead
2011
Go
30
First Thrills: Volume 3
2011
Go
31
The Killer Cookbook
2012
Go
32
6
The Interrogator and Other Criminally Good Fiction
2012
Go
33
The Crooked Road, Volume 3
2013
Go
34
6.8
FaceOff
2014
Go
35
Explosions: Stories of Our Landmined World
2014
Go
36
7
Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold
2014
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37
8
Manhattan Mayhem
2015
Go
38
6
The Best American Mystery Stories 2015
2015
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39
Cold-Blooded: Killer Nashville Noir
2015
Go
40
Silent Night, Deadly Night
2016
Go
41
9
In Sunlight or In Shadow
2016
Go
42
6
The Best American Mystery Stories 2017
2017
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43
6
Alive in Shape and Color
2017
Go
44
Ten Year Stretch
2018
Go
45
10
Odd Partners
2019
Go
46
8
Exit Wounds
2019
Go
47
6
Invisible Blood
2019
Go
48
8.7
Deadly Anniversaries
2020
Go
49
Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives
2020
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50
9
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
2020
Go
51
Daggers Drawn
2021
Go
52
Playing Games
2023
Go
53
10
Thriller
2023
Go
54
10
Bat Out of Hell
2025
Go
55
Best of "The Strand Magazine": 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction
2025
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Jeffery Deaver

Jeffery Deaver was born on May 6th, 1950 and is currently 76 years old. Jeffery Deaver was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA. Deaver attended University of Missouri where he received a B.A. Journalism and Fordham University where he received a Juris Doctorate Degree.

Jeffery Deaver is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.

Jeffery Deaver is the author of 37 Short Stories/Novellas. The first short story published was Wrong Place, Wrong Time, in 1998. The most recently published story was The Lady in My Life which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming short stories.

Jeffery Deaver has also written the Lincoln Rhyme series which has 18 books including The Bone Collector and The Coffin Dancer.

Deaver is evidently one of the favourite mystery writers in Japan, making an astounding 15 appearances on the Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! international list. In 1998, A Maiden's Grave was ranked 5th. His novel The Bone Collector hit the 2000 list at #2. The next year, The Coffin Dancer cracked the 2000 list at #10. In 2005, The Vanished Man was ranked near the top at #2. Garden of Beasts was ranked #5 in 2006. In 2007, Twisted tied for the #2 spot and The Twelfth Card was ranked 6th. In 2008, The Cold Moon took the top spot at #1. The Sleeping Doll was listed at #5 in 2009. He got another #5 in 2010 with The Broken Window. In 2011, Roadside Crosses was listed at #9. 2013's list had The Burning Wire ranked 8th. In 2014, the short story collection More Twisted hit the list at #6. He took the top honour of the list in 2016 for Skin Collector. Finally, in 2017, Solitude Creek was ranked #10.

Jeffery Deaver has been listed on the Honkaku Mystery Best 10 list in Japan a few times. In 2011, Roadside Crosses was placed #9. In 2013, his novel The Burning Wire made 5th on the list. More Twisted made the 2014 list at #5.

Jeffery Deaver: Awards & Accolades

Jeffery Deaver won the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 2021.

Deaver's books have also won multiple awards, The Bone Collector won the Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1999. Garden of Beasts won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, in 2004. The Broken Window won the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Thriller Of The Year, in 2009. The Starling Project: An Audible Drama won the Audie Award, Best Original Work, in 2016.

The following novels by Jeffery Deaver were also nominated for these awards:

  • Manhattan Is My Beat: Edgar Award, Best Paperback Original (1990).
  • The Coffin Dancer: Barry Award, Best Novel (1999).
  • Triangle: Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2000).
  • The Stone Monkey: Gumshoe Award, Best Novel (2003).
  • The Vanished Man: Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel (2004).
  • War Crimes: Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2004).
  • Child Support: Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2004).
  • Twisted: Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections (2005).
  • The Sleeping Doll: Crime Thriller Awards, International Author of the Year (2008).
  • The Bodies Left Behind: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Thriller Of The Year (2009).
  • The Weapon: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2010).
  • First Thrills: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Anthology (2010).
  • Edge: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2011). CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2011).
  • No Rest for the Dead: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Anthology (2011).
  • The Sequel: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2013). Macavity Award, Best Short Story (2013).
  • Reconciliation: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2014).
  • FaceOff: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2015).
  • The Starling Project: An Audible Drama: Audie Award, Best Audio Drama (2016).
  • Repressed: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Short Story (2016).
  • In Sunlight or In Shadow: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2017).
  • The Victims' Club: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Short Story (2019).
  • The Bully: Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2020).

Jeffery Deaver: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Solitude Creek was a BBC Radio 2 Book Club May 2015 Pick.
  • The Bone Collector was an NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.

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  5. Jeff Lindsay, author of the Dexter Series.
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  8. J.T. Ellison, author of: Lie to Me.
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Jeffery Deaver: F.A.Q

When was Jeffery Deaver Born? How old is Jeffery Deaver?

Jeffery Deaver was born on May 6th, 1950. Jeffery Deaver is currently 76 years old.

Where was Jeffery Deaver Born?

Jeffery Deaver was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA and is American.

What awards has Jeffery Deaver won?

Jeffery Deaver has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2021).

What book awards has Jeffery Deaver won?

The Bone Collector: Nero Award Best Mystery Novel (1999).
Garden of Beasts: Crime Writer's Association Award Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2004).
The Broken Window: International Thriller Writers Award Best Thriller Of The Year (2009).
The Starling Project: An Audible Drama: Audie Award Best Original Work (2016).

What was the first book Jeffery Deaver wrote?

The first book written by Jeffery Deaver was The Complete Law School Companion, published in 1984.

What was the most recent book Jeffery Deaver wrote?

His most recently released work was Untouchable (a short story) on February 17th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Jeffery Deaver?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Jeffery Deaver book is The Bone Collector. Here are his most popular books:
  1. The Bone Collector (8.34)
  2. The Never Game (7.97)
  3. The Coffin Dancer (8.58)
  4. The Empty Chair (8.39)
  5. The Stone Monkey (8.08)

What genres does Jeffery Deaver Write?

Jeffery Deaver primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, and Police Procedural Crime Fiction.

Are there upcoming new books by Jeffery Deaver?

Jeffery Deaver has five new books coming out: The Deadliest Sense will be released on August 4th, 2026. The Bookkeeper will be released on August 4th, 2026. Deceptions will be released on August 4th, 2026. The Collateral Heart will be released on November 17th, 2026. Face Last Seen will be released on December 15th, 2026

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How many books has Jeffery Deaver written?

Jeffery Deaver has written 125 books across 25 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 4 books in the Broken Doll Series
  • 11 books in the Colter Shaw Series
  • 3 books in the John Pellam Series
  • 4 books in the Kathryn Dance Series
  • 18 books in the Lincoln Rhyme Series
  • 5 Lincoln Rhyme Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Lucas Davenport vs. Lincoln Rhyme Short Stories/Novellas
  • 3 books in the Rune Series
  • 3 books in the Sanchez & Heron Series
  • 3 books in the Special Agent Constant Marlowe Series
  • 4 books in the Unsettling Series
  • 15 Standalone Novels
  • 37 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 6 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the Akashic Noir Series
  • 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series
  • 3 books in the Harold Middleton Series
  • 1 book in the Hush Collection Series
  • 1 book in the James Bond Series
  • 1 book in the Mysterious Profiles Series

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