Michael Connelly Books in Order

11
Books
2012
First Book
2019
Latest Book
8
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Michael Connelly books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

The Safe Man: A Ghost Story (By: Michael Connelly)

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2012

2

Red Eye (With: Michael Connelly)

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2014

3

The Mighty Johns

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2002

4

By Hook or By Crook and 27 More of the Best Crime and Mystery Stories of the Year

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2010

5

The Best American Mystery Stories 2010

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2010

6

Vengeance

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2012

7

In Pursuit of Spenser

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2012

8

2014

9

Trouble in the Heartland

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2014

10

The Best American Mystery Stories 2015

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2015

11

Exit Wounds

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2019

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Michael Connelly series is publication order: 1. The Safe Man: A Ghost Story (By: Michael Connelly) (2012), 2. Red Eye (With: Michael Connelly) (2014), 3. The Mighty Johns (2002), 4. By Hook or By Crook and 27 More of the Best Crime and Mystery Stories of the Year (2010), 5. The Best American Mystery Stories 2010 (2010), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Michael Connelly series by Dennis Lehane contains 11 books. The series began in 2012 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

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