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
Ruth, A Portrait: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham
Buy on Amazon1983
Scarpetta's Winter Table
Buy on Amazon1998
Food to Die For: Secrets From Kay Scarpetta's Kitchen
Buy on Amazon2001
Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed
Buy on Amazon2002
Chasing the Ripper
Buy on Amazon2014
Ripper: The Secret Life of Walter Sickert
Buy on Amazon2017
The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction
Buy on Amazon2002
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Ruth, A Portrait: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham (1983), 2. Scarpetta's Winter Table (1998), 3. Food to Die For: Secrets From Kay Scarpetta's Kitchen (2001), 4. Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed (2002), 5. Chasing the Ripper (2014), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Patricia Cornwell contains 7 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Patricia Cornwell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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