Non-Fiction Books in Order

20
Books
1980
First Book
1997
Latest Book
18
Years

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

1

The Stranger Beside Me

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1980

2

Lust Killer

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1981

3

The Want-Ad Killer

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1983

4

The I-5 Killer

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1984

5

Mind Games

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1984

6

Small Sacrifices

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1987

7

If You Really Loved Me

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1991

8

Everything She Ever Wanted

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1992

9

Dead By Sunset

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1995

10

Bitter Harvest

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1997

11

And Never Let Her Go

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1999

12

Jerry Harris Case

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1999

13

Every Breath You Take

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2001

14

Without Pity

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2003

15

Heart Full of Lies

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2003

16

Green River, Running Red

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2004

17

Too Late to Say Goodbye

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2007

18

In the Still of the Night

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2010

19

Practice to Deceive

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2013

20

The Plot Thickens

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1997

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Stranger Beside Me (1980), 2. Lust Killer (1981), 3. The Want-Ad Killer (1983), 4. The I-5 Killer (1984), 5. Mind Games (1984), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Non-Fiction series by Ann Rule contains 20 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Non-Fiction series is written by Ann Rule. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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