Author Michael Connelly Books in Order List [2025]
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Michael Connelly is one of the most popular crime and mystery authors writing today. His books combine sharp storytelling, memorable characters, and realistic cases inspired by his background as a journalist.
This page is your complete guide to his work, with every novel and short story listed by series, by popularity, and in publication order. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a new reader, you’ll easily find the perfect place to start with Michael Connelly’s exciting fiction and true crime writing.
🕒 Author Michael Connelly Books in Chronological Order (By Year)
No. | Year | Book Title | No Time To Read? |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1992 | The Black Echo >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
2 | 1993 | The Black Ice >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
3 | 1994 | The Concrete Blonde >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
4 | 1995 | The Poet >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
5 | 1996 | The Last Coyote >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
6 | 1997 | Trunk Music >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
7 | 1998 | Blood Work >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
8 | 1998 | Angels Flight >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
9 | 1999 | Void Moon >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
10 | 2000 | A Darkness More Than Night >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
11 | 2001 | City of Bones >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
12 | 2002 | Chasing the Dime >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
13 | 2002 | Lost Light >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
14 | 2004 | The Narrows >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
15 | 2005 | The Closers >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
16 | 2006 | The Lincoln Lawyer >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
17 | 2006 | Echo Park >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
18 | 2007 | The Overlook >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
19 | 2008 | The Brass Verdict >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
20 | 2009 | The Scarecrow >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
21 | 2010 | Nine Dragons >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
22 | 2010 | The Reversal >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
23 | 2011 | The Fifth Witness >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
24 | 2011 | The Drop >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
25 | 2012 | The Black Box >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
26 | 2013 | The Gods of Guilt >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
27 | 2014 | The Burning Room >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
28 | 2015 | The Crossing >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
29 | 2016 | The Wrong Side of Goodbye >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
30 | 2017 | Two Kinds of Truth >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
31 | 2018 | Dark Sacred Night >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
32 | 2019 | The Night Fire >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
33 | 2020 | Fair Warning >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
34 | 2021 | The Law of Innocence >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
35 | 2022 | Desert Star >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
36 | 2023 | Resurrection Walk >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
📚 Michael Connelly Short Stories & Nonfiction
No. | Year | Book Title | No Time To Read? |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2004 | Crime Beat: A Decade of Covering Cops and Killers (Nonfiction) >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
2 | 2011 | Angle of Investigation: Three Harry Bosch Short Stories >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
3 | 2014 | Switchblade: A Harry Bosch Short Story >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
4 | 2014 | Father's Day: A Harry Bosch Short Story >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
5 | 2023 | The Waiting Room (Short Story) >>Buy @Amazon<< | >>Get Audio Book<< |
✨If You Like Michael Connelly, Try These Authors
⭐ James Patterson – Fast-paced detective and legal thrillers.
Check out James Patterson’s books in order.
⭐ John Grisham – Famous for legal suspense and courtroom drama.
Check out John Grisham’s books in order.
🌟 Michael Connelly Books by Popularity
His most popular novels, as loved by fans and reviewers:
No. | Year | Book Title | Star Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2006 | The Lincoln Lawyer | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
2 | 1992 | The Black Echo | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
3 | 2019 | The Night Fire | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
4 | 2018 | Dark Sacred Night | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
5 | 1994 | The Concrete Blonde | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
6 | 1995 | The Poet | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
7 | 2016 | The Wrong Side of Goodbye | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
8 | 2017 | Two Kinds of Truth | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
9 | 2011 | The Drop | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
10 | 2015 | The Crossing | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
📚 Author Michael Connelly Books by Series Order
📙 Harry Bosch Series:
The Black Echo
The Black Ice
The Concrete Blonde
The Last Coyote
Trunk Music
Angels Flight
Lost Light
The Narrows
City of Bones
A Darkness More Than Night
The Closers
Echo Park
The Overlook
Nine Dragons
The Drop
The Black Box
The Burning Room
The Crossing
The Wrong Side of Goodbye
Two Kinds of Truth
Dark Sacred Night
The Night Fire
Desert Star
Resurrection Walk
📙 Mickey Haller (Lincoln Lawyer) Series:
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Brass Verdict
The Reversal
The Fifth Witness
The Gods of Guilt
The Law of Innocence
Resurrection Walk
📙 Renee Ballard Series:
The Late Show (not listed above – Ballard appears in crossover books)
Dark Sacred Night
The Night Fire
Desert Star
📙Jack McEvoy Series:
The Poet
The Scarecrow
Fair Warning
📖Standalone Novels:
Blood Work
Void Moon
Chasing the Dime
📖Upcoming Books:
The Proving Ground
✅ Final Thoughts
Michael Connelly’s books are a top pick for anyone who loves intricate mysteries, engaging detectives, and legal thrillers. Start with The Black Echo or The Lincoln Lawyer for the best introduction.
His work pairs well with Patterson’s and Grisham’s fiction for readers seeking more suspense and legal mysteries
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