Faye Kellerman: The Connoisseur of Sequential Narratives, Crafting Books in Order
Acclaimed American author, Faye Kellerman, is celebrated far and wide for her Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus series which gracefully expands over almost 20 captivating novels. Kellerman’s prowess as an author isn’t limited to just this series though; she has a repertoire of impressive standalone novels under her belt as well.
A Union of Literary Brilliance
Adding an intriguing layer to her profile is her personal life – Kellerman is happily wedded to the famed author, Jonathan Kellerman. Their power coupling extends beyond matrimonial ties, transcending into the realm of literature. They have demonstrated their creative compatibility in the co-authored books like Double Homicide and Capital Crimes.
Generations Bathed in Literary Ink
Their literary brilliance seems to be a family trait, with their daughter, Aliza Kellerman, also showing promise as a skilled author. Faye and Aliza have collaborated on the co-authored book, Prism. Rounding off this circle of literary prowess is the Kellerman’s son, Jesse, who’s building his own reputation as a writer, broadening the family’s impact on the literary world.
Books in Order: The Signature of Faye Kellerman’s Prose
Now back to the core aspect, the unique style of Faye Kellerman’s books unfolds with a strong regard for sequence or, in other words, reading her books in order. Kellerman has artfully mastered this technique, ensuring her readers are led smoothly from one plot point to the next – always yearning for more.
The order in which they were written is duly noted below for the avid fans and new readers who are keen to follow her books in order.
Publication Order of Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus Books
| The Ritual Bath | (1986) |    |
| Sacred and Profane | (1987) | |
| Milk and Honey | (1990) | |
| Day of Atonement | (1991) | |
| False Prophet | (1992) | |
| Grievous Sin | (1993) | |
| Sanctuary | (1994) | |
| Justice | (1995) | |
| Prayers for the Dead | (1996) | |
| Serpent’s Tooth | (1997) | |
| Jupiter’s Bones | (1999) | |
| Stalker | (2000) | |
| The Forgotten | (2001) | |
| Stone Kiss | (2002) | |
| Street Dreams | (2003) | |
| The Burnt House | (2007) | |
| The Mercedes Coffin / Cold Case | (2008) | |
| Blindman’s Bluff | (2009) | |
| Hangman | (2010) | |
| Gun Games / Blood Games | (2011) | |
| The Beast / Predator | (2013) | |
| Murder 101 | (2014) | |
| The Theory of Death | (2015) | |
| Bone Box | (2017) | |
| Walking Shadows | (2018) | |
| The Lost Boys | (2021) | |
| The Hunt | (2022) | |