Jack Taylor Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jack Taylor books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Guards
Buy on Amazon2001
The Killing of the Tinkers
Buy on Amazon2002
The Magdalen Martyrs
Buy on Amazon2003
The Dramatist
Buy on Amazon2004
The Dead Room
Buy on Amazon2005
Priest
Buy on Amazon2006
Cross
Buy on Amazon2007
Sanctuary
Buy on Amazon2008
The Devil
Buy on Amazon2010
Headstone
Buy on Amazon2011
Purgatory
Buy on Amazon2013
Green Hell
Buy on Amazon2015
The Emerald Lie
Buy on Amazon2016
The Ghosts of Galway
Buy on Amazon2017
In the Galway Silence
Buy on Amazon2018
Galway Girl
Buy on Amazon2019
A Galway Epiphany
Buy on Amazon2020
Galway Confidential
Buy on Amazon2024
Galway's Edge
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Jack Taylor series is publication order: 1. The Guards (2001), 2. The Killing of the Tinkers (2002), 3. The Magdalen Martyrs (2003), 4. The Dramatist (2004), 5. The Dead Room (2005), and 14 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Jack Taylor series by Ken Bruen contains 19 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Jack Taylor series is written by Ken Bruen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Be the first to leave a review!

