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Jigsaw (Alex Delaware, #41) was the most recently released book by Jonathan Kellerman, on February 3rd, 2026.

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Jonathan Kellerman Stats: The highest rated book by Jonathan Kellerman on Book Notification is A Measure of Darkness, the 2nd novel in the Clay Edison series. The second-highest rated book is The Web (Alex Delaware #10).

The most read book by Jonathan Kellerman on Book Notification is When the Bough Breaks, the first novel in the Alex Delaware series. The second most read book is Blood Test (Alex Delaware #2).

Below is a complete list of Jonathan Kellerman books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Jonathan Kellerman is the Alex Delaware Series.

List of Alex Delaware Books in Publication Order

A child psychologist works with a detective to solve complex and emotional crimes in this psychological thriller series.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
When the Bough Breaks
1985
Go
2
7.7
Blood Test
1986
Go
3
8
Over the Edge
1987
Go
4
8.2
Silent Partner
1989
Go
5
7.8
Time Bomb
1990
Go
6
8
Private Eyes
1992
Go
7
8.5
Devil's Waltz
1993
Go
8
8.1
Bad Love
1994
Go
9
7.9
Self-Defense
1994
Go
10
8.6
The Web
1995
Go
11
8
The Clinic
1996
Go
12
8.4
Survival of the Fittest
1997
Go
13
7.9
Monster
1999
Go
14
8
Dr. Death
2000
Go
15
7.5
Flesh and Blood
2001
Go
16
7.9
The Murder Book
2002
Go
17
8.1
A Cold Heart
2003
Go
18
7.7
Therapy
2004
Go
19
7.8
Rage
2005
Go
20
7.6
Gone
2006
Go
21
7.4
Obsession
2007
Go
22
7.9
Compulsion
2008
Go
23
7.3
Bones
2008
Go
24
7.4
Evidence
2009
Go
25
7.3
Deception
2009
Go
26
6.9
Mystery
2011
Go
27
7.3
Victims
2012
Go
28
6.5
Guilt
2013
Go
29
7.6
Killer
2014
Go
30
8
Motive
2015
Go
31
8.1
Breakdown
2016
Go
32
7.8
Heartbreak Hotel
2017
Go
33
8.2
Night Moves
2018
Go
34
7.3
The Wedding Guest
2019
Go
35
7.6
The Museum of Desire
2020
Go
36
7.3
Serpentine
2021
Go
37
8.1
City of the Dead
2022
Go
38
7.9
Unnatural History
2023
Go
39
8.2
The Ghost Orchid
2024
Go
40
7.9
Open Season
2025
Go
41
8
Jigsaw
2026
Go

List of Petra Connor Books in Publication Order

Petra Connor is an LAPD homicide detective in Los Angeles who hunts killers and saves witnesses.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Billy Straight
1998
Go
2
7.1
Twisted
2004
Go

List of Detective Jacob Lev Books in Publication Order (with Jesse Kellerman)

A burned out LAPD detective faces supernatural mysteries involving his family.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
The Golem of Hollywood
2013
Go
2
8.3
The Golem of Paris
2015
Go

List of Clay Edison Books in Publication Order (with Jesse Kellerman)

Ranked by popularity, the top Clay Edison books are Crime Scene, A Measure of Darkness, and Half Moon Bay.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.2
Crime Scene
2017
Go
2
8.6
A Measure of Darkness
2018
Go
3
8.1
Half Moon Bay
2020
Go
4
8
The Burning
2021
Go
5
7.8
The Lost Coast
2024
Go
6
8
Coyote Hills
2025
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Murderer's Daughter, The Conspiracy Club, and True Detectives.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Butcher's Theater
1988
Go
2
7.3
Double Homicide
1993
Go
3
7.1
The Conspiracy Club
2003
Go
4
8.3
Capital Crimes
2006
Go
5
7.5
True Detectives
2009
Go
6
7.3
The Murderer's Daughter
2016
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
The Right Thing to Do
2015
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Daddy, Daddy, Can You Touch the Sky?
1994
Go

List of Alex Delaware Graphic Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
5.3
The Web
1996
Go
2
6.7
Silent Partner
2012
Go
3
Monster (By: Ande Parks)
2017
Go
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are Savage Spawn, With Strings Attached: The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars, and The Best American Crime Reporting 2008.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Helping the Fearful Child
1981
Go
2
6
Savage Spawn
1999
Go
3
The Best American Crime Reporting 2008
2008
Go
4
With Strings Attached: The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars
2008
Go

List of Children's Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Jonathan Kellerman's ABC of weird creatures
1995
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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 (By: Jeffery Deaver)
2022
Go
8
9.5
Alex Delaware
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
Go
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List of Jonathan Kellerman Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Murder For Love
1996
Go
2
Great Writers and Kids Write Mystery Stories
1996
Go
3
Law and Order
1997
Go
4
The Best American Mystery Stories 1997
1997
Go
5
Diagnosis Dead
1999
Go
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Jonathan Kellerman

Jonathan Kellerman (Jonathan Seth Kellerman) was born on August 9th, 1949 and is currently 76 years old. Jonathan Kellerman was born in New York, USA. Kellerman attended University of Southern California where he received a Ph.D in Psychology.

Jonathan Kellerman is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.

Jonathan Kellerman is the author of the Alex Delaware series which currently consists of 41 novels. The Alex Delaware series started in 1985 with the novel When the Bough Breaks. The most recently released novel in the Alex Delaware series was Jigsaw which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming novels for the Alex Delaware series.

Jonathan Kellerman has a wife who is also an author, Faye Kellerman. Jonathan Kellerman has co-authored 2 novels with Faye Kellerman they are: Murder For Love and Diagnosis Dead.

Jonathan Kellerman: Awards & Accolades

Kellerman's books have won multiple awards, When the Bough Breaks won the Edgar Award, Best First Novel, in 1986 as well as the Anthony Award - Best First Mystery in 1986.

Jonathan Kellerman books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Show Me the Bones was nominated for the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2000. Monster was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 2000.

Jonathan Kellerman: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Gone has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
  • Compulsion was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • True Detectives was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • Heartbreak Hotel was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017.

Related Authors

Fans of Jonathan Kellerman also enjoy these authors:

  1. Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent Series.
  2. Alex Kava, author of the Ryder Creed Series.
  3. J.T. Ellison, author of: Lie to Me.
  4. Allen Eskens, author of the Detective Max Rupert Series.
  5. Andrew Mayne, author of The Naturalist Series.
  6. Angela Marsons, author of the D.I. Kim Stone Series.
  7. Jeffery Deaver, author of the Lincoln Rhyme Series.
  8. Jo Nesbø, author of the Harry Hole Series .
  9. Adrian McKinty, author of the Detective Sean Duffy Series.
  10. Robert Bryndza, author of the Detective Erika Foster Series.

Jonathan Kellerman: F.A.Q

When was Jonathan Kellerman Born? How old is Jonathan Kellerman?

Jonathan Kellerman was born on August 9th, 1949. Jonathan Kellerman is currently 76 years old.

Where was Jonathan Kellerman Born?

Jonathan Kellerman was born in New York, USA and is American.

What book awards has Jonathan Kellerman won?

When the Bough Breaks: Edgar Award Best First Novel (1986), Anthony Award Best First Mystery (1986).

What was the first book Jonathan Kellerman wrote?

The first book written by Jonathan Kellerman was Helping the Fearful Child, published in 1981.

What was the most recent book Jonathan Kellerman wrote?

His most recently released work was Jigsaw on February 3rd, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Jonathan Kellerman?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Jonathan Kellerman book is When the Bough Breaks. Here are his most popular books:
  1. When the Bough Breaks (7.9)
  2. Blood Test (7.68)
  3. Over the Edge (8)
  4. Time Bomb (7.82)
  5. Silent Partner (8.21)

What genres does Jonathan Kellerman Write?

Jonathan Kellerman primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, and Suspense Thriller.

Are there upcoming new books by Jonathan Kellerman?

Jonathan Kellerman does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Jonathan Kellerman written?

Jonathan Kellerman has written 67 books across 11 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 41 books in the Alex Delaware Series
  • 2 books in the Petra Connor Series
  • 2 books in the Detective Jacob Lev Series
  • 6 books in the Clay Edison Series
  • 6 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Short Story Collections
  • 2 Alex Delaware Graphic Novels
  • 4 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 Children's Books
  • 1 book in the Mysterious Profiles Series

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