Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Crime Classification Manual
Buy on Amazon1992
Pocket Guide to the Crime Classification Manual
Buy on Amazon1992
Sexual Homicide (With: Robert K. Ressler)
Buy on Amazon1993
Unabomber
Buy on Amazon1996
Obsession (With: Mark Olshaker)
Buy on Amazon1998
John Douglas's Guide to Careers in the FBI
Buy on Amazon1998
The Anatomy of Motive (With: Mark Olshaker)
Buy on Amazon1999
The Cases That Haunt Us (With: Mark Olshaker)
Buy on Amazon2000
Anyone You Want Me to Be: A True Story of Sex and Death on the Internet
Buy on Amazon2003
John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement
Buy on Amazon2004
Inside the Mind of BTK
Buy on Amazon2007
A Criminal Investigative Analysis of Jack The Ripper
Buy on Amazon2011
Law and Disorder
Buy on Amazon2013
The Killer Across the Table (With: Mark Olshaker)
Buy on Amazon2019
The Killer's Shadow (With: Mark Olshaker)
Buy on Amazon2020
When a Killer Calls (With: Mark Olshaker)
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Crime Classification Manual (1992), 2. Pocket Guide to the Crime Classification Manual (1992), 3. Sexual Homicide (With: Robert K. Ressler) (1993), 4. Unabomber (1996), 5. Obsession (With: Mark Olshaker) (1998), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by John E. Douglas contains 16 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by John E. Douglas. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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