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Joe Donovan Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Joe Donovan books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Joe Donovan series? Start with "The Mercy Seat" (2006) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Joe Donovan reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Mercy Seat
2006
Bone Machine
2007
White Riot
2008
Speak No Evil
2009
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