Author Lee Child Books in Order List [2025]
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Lee Child is a bestselling author famous for his action-packed Jack Reacher series. His books are filled with suspense, mystery, and unforgettable characters.
On this page, you’ll find all of Lee Child’s books listed by series, popularity, and publication date. Whether you’re new to his stories or a longtime fan, this guide will help you find the best reading order.
🕒 Author Lee Child Books in Chronological Order (By Year)
Here you’ll find Lee Child’s books listed by the year they were published. This is a great way to see his writing journey from start to now.
No. | Year | Book Title | Buy Now |
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1 | 1997 | Killing Floor | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
2 | 1998 | Die Trying | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
3 | 1999 | Tripwire | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
4 | 2000 | Running Blind (The Visitor) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
5 | 2001 | Echo Burning | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
6 | 2002 | Without Fail | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
7 | 2003 | Persuader | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
8 | 2004 | The Enemy | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
9 | 2005 | One Shot | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
10 | 2006 | The Hard Way | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
11 | 2007 | Bad Luck and Trouble | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
12 | 2008 | Nothing to Lose | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
13 | 2009 | Gone Tomorrow | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
14 | 2010 | 61 Hours | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
15 | 2010 | Worth Dying For | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
16 | 2011 | The Affair | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
17 | 2011 | Second Son (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
18 | 2012 | A Wanted Man | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
19 | 2012 | Deep Down (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
20 | 2012 | I Heard a Romantic Story (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
21 | 2012 | Jack Reacher’s Rules (Non-Fiction) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
22 | 2013 | Never Go Back | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
23 | 2013 | High Heat (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
24 | 2013 | The Heroin Chronicles (Anthology) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
25 | 2013 | The Marijuana Chronicles (Anthology) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
26 | 2014 | Personal | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
27 | 2014 | Not a Drill (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
28 | 2014 | Good and Valuable Consideration | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
29 | 2015 | Make Me | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
30 | 2015 | Small Wars (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
31 | 2016 | Night School | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
32 | 2017 | The Midnight Line | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
33 | 2017 | Too Much Time (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
34 | 2017 | No Middle Name (Short Story Collection) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
35 | 2018 | Past Tense | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
36 | 2018 | The Christmas Scorpion (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
37 | 2019 | Blue Moon | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
38 | 2019 | The Fourth Man (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
39 | 2019 | Cleaning the Gold (Novella) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
40 | 2019 | The Hero (Non-Fiction) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
41 | 2020 | The Sentinel (with Andrew Child) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
42 | 2020 | The Nicotine Chronicles (Anthology) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
43 | 2021 | Better Off Dead (with Andrew Child) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
44 | 2022 | No Plan B (with Andrew Child) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
45 | 2023 | The Secret (with Andrew Child) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
46 | 2024 | New Kid in Town (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
47 | 2024 | Safe Enough: And Other Stories | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
48 | 2025 | You Shook Me All Night Long (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
49 | 2025 | Eleven Numbers (Short Story) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
50 | 2025 | Reacher: The Stories Behind the Stories (Non-Fiction) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
🌟 Author Lee Child Books by Popularity
Here are Lee Child’s books ranked from most popular to least, based on fan favorites, star ratings, and cultural impact. This is a great way to find his most loved stories.
No. | Year | Book Title | Star Ratings |
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1 | 1997 | Killing Floor | ★★★★★ |
2 | 1998 | Die Trying | ★★★★★ |
3 | 1999 | Tripwire | ★★★★☆ |
4 | 2005 | One Shot | ★★★★☆ |
5 | 2000 | Running Blind | ★★★★☆ |
6 | 2010 | 61 Hours | ★★★★☆ |
7 | 2007 | Bad Luck and Trouble | ★★★★☆ |
8 | 2010 | Worth Dying For | ★★★★☆ |
9 | 2002 | Without Fail | ★★★★☆ |
10 | 2006 | The Hard Way | ★★★★☆ |
📚 Author Lee Child Books by Series Order
Here you’ll find Lee Child’s books in series order. This helps you follow Jack Reacher’s adventures from the very beginning.
📙 Jack Reacher Series (Main Novels)
Killing Floor
Die Trying
Tripwire
Running Blind (The Visitor)
Echo Burning
Without Fail
Persuader
The Enemy
One Shot
The Hard Way
Bad Luck and Trouble
Nothing to Lose
Gone Tomorrow
61 Hours
Worth Dying For
The Affair
A Wanted Man
Never Go Back
Personal
Make Me
Night School
The Midnight Line
Past Tense
Blue Moon
The Sentinel (with Andrew Child)
Better Off Dead (with Andrew Child)
No Plan B (with Andrew Child)
The Secret (with Andrew Child)
📙 Jack Reacher Short Stories & Novellas
Second Son
Deep Down
High Heat
Not a Drill
Good and Valuable Consideration: Jack Reacher vs. Nick Heller
Small Wars
Too Much Time
The Christmas Scorpion
The Fourth Man
Cleaning the Gold (with Karin Slaughter)
New Kid in Town
You Shook Me All Night Long
Eleven Numbers
📙 Jack Reacher Collections
No Middle Name
Safe Enough: And Other Stories
📖Companion Books
Jack Reacher’s Rules
The Hero
Reacher: The Stories Behind the Stories
📖Standalone Books
None (all novels are part of the Jack Reacher universe or collaborations)
✅ Final Thoughts
Lee Child’s books are perfect for anyone who loves thrilling mysteries and action-packed stories. If you’re just starting, begin with "Killing Floor," the first Jack Reacher novel.
Fans of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci will also enjoy Lee Child’s gripping adventures. Happy readin