Catherine Coulter Books in Order

Below is the complete list of Catherine Coulter books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.

Publication Order of Sherbrooke Brides Books

1. The Sherbrooke Bride (1992)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Sherbrooke Bride was published in 1992 and is listed as book #1 in the Sherbrooke Brides series.
2. The Hellion Bride (1992)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1992, The Hellion Bride is listed as book #2 in the Sherbrooke Brides series.
3. The Heiress Bride (1992)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Heiress Bride is a 1992 release and appears as book #3 in the Sherbrooke Brides series.
4. Mad Jack (1999)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Sherbrooke Brides series, Mad Jack is book #4 and was published in 1999.
5. The Courtship (2000)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Courtship was first published in 2000; within the Sherbrooke Brides series, it is listed as book #5.
6. The Scottish Bride (2001)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Scottish Bride was published in 2001 and is listed as book #6 in the Sherbrooke Brides series.
7. Pendragon (2001)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 2001, Pendragon is listed as book #7 in the Sherbrooke Brides series.
8. The Sherbrooke Twins (2004)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Sherbrooke Twins is a 2004 release and appears as book #8 in the Sherbrooke Brides series.
9. Lyon’s Gate (2005)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Sherbrooke Brides series, Lyon's Gate is book #9 and was published in 2005.
10. Wizard’s Daughter (2007)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Wizard's Daughter was first published in 2007; within the Sherbrooke Brides series, it is listed as book #10.
11. Prince of Ravenscar (2011)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Prince of Ravenscar was published in 2011 and is listed as book #11 in the Sherbrooke Brides series.

Publication Order of FBI Thriller Books

1. The Cove (1996)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Cove was published in 1996 and is listed as book #1 in the FBI Thriller series.
2. The Maze (1997)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1997, The Maze is listed as book #2 in the FBI Thriller series.
3. The Target (1998)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Target is a 1998 release and appears as book #3 in the FBI Thriller series.
4. The Edge (1999)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the FBI Thriller series, The Edge is book #4 and was published in 1999.
5. Riptide (2000)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Riptide was first published in 2000; within the FBI Thriller series, it is listed as book #5.
6. Hemlock Bay (2001)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Hemlock Bay was published in 2001 and is listed as book #6 in the FBI Thriller series.
7. Eleventh Hour (2002)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 2002, Eleventh Hour is listed as book #7 in the FBI Thriller series.
8. Blind Side (2003)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Blind Side is a 2003 release and appears as book #8 in the FBI Thriller series.
9. Blowout / Blow Out (2004)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the FBI Thriller series, Blowout / Blow Out is book #9 and was published in 2004.
10. Point Blank (2005)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Point Blank was first published in 2005; within the FBI Thriller series, it is listed as book #10.
11. Double Take (2007)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Double Take was published in 2007 and is listed as book #11 in the FBI Thriller series.
12. TailSpin (2008)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Published in 2008, TailSpin is listed as book #12 in the FBI Thriller series.
13. KnockOut (2009)
    by Catherine Coulter
    KnockOut is a 2009 release and appears as book #13 in the FBI Thriller series.
14. Whiplash (2010)
    by Catherine Coulter
    In the FBI Thriller series, Whiplash is book #14 and was published in 2010.
15. Split Second (2011)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Split Second was first published in 2011; within the FBI Thriller series, it is listed as book #15.
16. Backfire (2012)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Backfire was published in 2012 and is listed as book #16 in the FBI Thriller series.
17. Bombshell (2013)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Published in 2013, Bombshell is listed as book #17 in the FBI Thriller series.
18. Power Play (2014)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Power Play is a 2014 release and appears as book #18 in the FBI Thriller series.
19. Nemesis (2015)
    by Catherine Coulter
    In the FBI Thriller series, Nemesis is book #19 and was published in 2015.
20. Insidious (2016)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Insidious was first published in 2016; within the FBI Thriller series, it is listed as book #20.
21. Enigma (2017)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Enigma was published in 2017 and is listed as book #21 in the FBI Thriller series.
22. Paradox (2018)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Published in 2018, Paradox is listed as book #22 in the FBI Thriller series.
23. Labyrinth (2019)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Labyrinth is a 2019 release and appears as book #23 in the FBI Thriller series.
24. Deadlock (2020)
    by Catherine Coulter
    In the FBI Thriller series, Deadlock is book #24 and was published in 2020.
25. Vortex (2021)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Vortex was first published in 2021; within the FBI Thriller series, it is listed as book #25.
26. Reckoning (2022)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Reckoning was published in 2022 and is listed as book #26 in the FBI Thriller series.
27. Flashpoint (2024)
    by Catherine Coulter
    Published in 2024, Flashpoint is listed as book #27 in the FBI Thriller series.

Publication Order of Baron Books

1. The Wild Baron (1981)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Wild Baron was published in 1981 and is listed as book #1 in the Baron series.
2. An Honorable Offer / The Offer (1981)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1981, An Honorable Offer / The Offer is listed as book #2 in the Baron series.
3. An Intimate Deception / The Deception (1983)
   by Catherine Coulter
   An Intimate Deception / The Deception is a 1983 release and appears as book #3 in the Baron series.

A Brit in the FBI Books
with J.T. Ellison

1. The Final Cut (2013)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Final Cut was published in 2013 and is listed as book #1 in the A Brit in the FBI Bookswith J.T. Ellison series.
2. The Lost Key (2014)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 2014, The Lost Key is listed as book #2 in the A Brit in the FBI Bookswith J.T. Ellison series.
3. The End Game (2015)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The End Game is a 2015 release and appears as book #3 in the A Brit in the FBI Bookswith J.T. Ellison series.
4. The Devil’s Triangle (2017)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the A Brit in the FBI Bookswith J.T. Ellison series, The Devil's Triangle is book #4 and was published in 2017.
5. The Sixth Day (2018)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Sixth Day was first published in 2018; within the A Brit in the FBI Bookswith J.T. Ellison series, it is listed as book #5.
6. The Last Second (2019)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Last Second was published in 2019 and is listed as book #6 in the A Brit in the FBI Bookswith J.T. Ellison series.

Georgian/Devil’s Duology

1. Devil’s Embrace (1982)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Devil's Embrace was published in 1982 and is listed as book #1 in the Georgian/Devil's Duology series.
2. Devil’s Daughter (1985)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1985, Devil's Daughter is listed as book #2 in the Georgian/Devil's Duology series.

Publication Order of Legacy Books

1. The Wyndham Legacy (1994)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Wyndham Legacy was published in 1994 and is listed as book #1 in the Legacy series.
2. The Nightingale Legacy (1994)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1994, The Nightingale Legacy is listed as book #2 in the Legacy series.
3. The Valentine Legacy (1995)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Valentine Legacy is a 1995 release and appears as book #3 in the Legacy series.

Publication Order of Magic Trilogy Books

1. Midsummer Magic (1981)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Midsummer Magic was published in 1981 and is listed as book #1 in the Magic Trilogy series.
2. Calypso Magic (1988)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1988, Calypso Magic is listed as book #2 in the Magic Trilogy series.
3. Moonspun Magic (1988)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Moonspun Magic is a 1988 release and appears as book #3 in the Magic Trilogy series.

Publication Order of Medieval Song Books

1. Warrior’s Song (1983)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Warrior's Song was published in 1983 and is listed as book #1 in the Medieval Song series.
2. Fire Song (1985)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1985, Fire Song is listed as book #2 in the Medieval Song series.
3. Earth Song (1990)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Earth Song is a 1990 release and appears as book #3 in the Medieval Song series.
4. Secret Song (1991)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Medieval Song series, Secret Song is book #4 and was published in 1991.
5. Rosehaven (1996)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Rosehaven was first published in 1996; within the Medieval Song series, it is listed as book #5.
6. The Penwyth Curse (2002)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Penwyth Curse was published in 2002 and is listed as book #6 in the Medieval Song series.
7. The Valcourt Heiress (2010)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 2010, The Valcourt Heiress is listed as book #7 in the Medieval Song series.

Publication Order of Night Trilogy Books

1. Night Fire (1989)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Night Fire was published in 1989 and is listed as book #1 in the Night Trilogy series.
2. Night Shadow (1989)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1989, Night Shadow is listed as book #2 in the Night Trilogy series.
3. Night Storm (1990)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Night Storm is a 1990 release and appears as book #3 in the Night Trilogy series.

Publication Order of Grayson Sherbrooke’s Otherworldly Adventures Books

1. The Strange Visitation at Wolffe Hall (2015)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Strange Visitation at Wolffe Hall was published in 2015 and is listed as book #1 in the Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures series.
2. The Resident Evil at Blackthorn Manor (2016)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 2016, The Resident Evil at Blackthorn Manor is listed as book #2 in the Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures series.
3. The Ancient Spirits of Sedgwick House (2018)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Ancient Spirits of Sedgwick House is a 2018 release and appears as book #3 in the Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures series.
4. The Virgin Bride of Northcliffe Hall (2020)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures series, The Virgin Bride of Northcliffe Hall is book #4 and was published in 2020.
5. The Red Witch of Ravenstone Folly (2021)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Red Witch of Ravenstone Folly was first published in 2021; within the Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures series, it is listed as book #5.
6. The Alarming Disturbance at Holyroodhouse (2022)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Alarming Disturbance at Holyroodhouse was published in 2022 and is listed as book #6 in the Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures series.
7. The Night Creature at Storne Hope (2024)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 2024, The Night Creature at Storne Hope is listed as book #7 in the Grayson Sherbrooke's Otherworldly Adventures series.

Publication Order of Star Quartet Books

1. Evening Star / Sweet Surrender (1984)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Evening Star / Sweet Surrender was published in 1984 and is listed as book #1 in the Star Quartet series.
2. Midnight Star (1986)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1986, Midnight Star is listed as book #2 in the Star Quartet series.
3. Wild Star (1986)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Wild Star is a 1986 release and appears as book #3 in the Star Quartet series.
4. Jade Star (1987)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Star Quartet series, Jade Star is book #4 and was published in 1987.

Publication Order of Viking Era Books

1. Season of the Sun (1991)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Season of the Sun was published in 1991 and is listed as book #1 in the Viking Era series.
2. Lord of Hawkfell Island (1993)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1993, Lord of Hawkfell Island is listed as book #2 in the Viking Era series.
3. Lord of Raven’s Peak (1994)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Lord of Raven's Peak is a 1994 release and appears as book #3 in the Viking Era series.
4. Lord of Falcon Ridge (1995)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Viking Era series, Lord of Falcon Ridge is book #4 and was published in 1995.

Publication Order of Contemporary Romantic Thriller Books

1. False Pretenses (1988)
   by Catherine Coulter
   False Pretenses was published in 1988 and is listed as book #1 in the Contemporary Romantic Thriller series.
2. Impulse (1990)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1990, Impulse is listed as book #2 in the Contemporary Romantic Thriller series.
3. Beyond Eden (1992)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Beyond Eden is a 1992 release and appears as book #3 in the Contemporary Romantic Thriller series.
4. Born To Be Wild (2006)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Contemporary Romantic Thriller series, Born To Be Wild is book #4 and was published in 2006.

Publication Order of Historical Regency Romances Books

1. The Rebel Bride (1979)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Rebel Bride was published in 1979 and is listed as book #1 in the Historical Regency Romances series.
2. The Countess/The Autumn Countess (1979)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1979, The Countess/The Autumn Countess is listed as book #2 in the Historical Regency Romances series.
3. Lord Deverill’s Heir/The Heir (1980)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Lord Deverill's Heir/The Heir is a 1980 release and appears as book #3 in the Historical Regency Romances series.
4. Lord Harry’s Folly/Lord Harry (1980)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Historical Regency Romances series, Lord Harry's Folly/Lord Harry is book #4 and was published in 1980.
5. The Generous Earl/The Duke (1981)
   by Catherine Coulter
   The Generous Earl/The Duke was first published in 1981; within the Historical Regency Romances series, it is listed as book #5.

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books

1. Aftershocks (1985)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Aftershocks was published in 1985 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series.
2. The Aristocrat (1986)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Published in 1986, The Aristocrat is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series.
3. Afterglow (1987)
   by Catherine Coulter
   Afterglow is a 1987 release and appears as book #3 in the Standalone Novels series.
4. The Heir of Whitestone (2026)
   by Catherine Coulter
   In the Standalone Novels series, The Heir of Whitestone is book #4 and was published in 2026.

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1. My Ancestry Research (2016)
   by Catherine Coulter
   My Ancestry Research was published in 2016 and is listed as book #1 in the Non-Fiction series.

About Catherine Coulter

Catherine Coulter is an American novelist known for writing bestselling historical romance and contemporary thriller novels. Over a long publishing career spanning several decades, she has built a reputation for fast-paced storytelling, strong characters, and long-running series that keep readers coming back. Her books have regularly appeared on bestseller lists, and she is especially well known for her FBI Thriller series, which blends suspense, investigation, and character-driven drama.

Catherine Coulter was born Jean Catherine Coulter on December 26, 1942, in Cameron County, Texas. She grew up in Texas and later attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a degree in architecture. Although her academic training was far removed from literature, she had a lifelong interest in storytelling and eventually began writing fiction during her spare time.

Before becoming a full-time novelist, Coulter worked in several professional roles, including as a speechwriter. These experiences helped shape her disciplined approach to writing. Like many authors, she faced rejection early in her career but continued developing manuscripts and submitting them to publishers.

Coulter’s first novels were historical romances published in the late 1970s. These early books quickly gained popularity with readers who enjoyed sweeping historical settings combined with strong romantic plots. Her historical romance series—including the Sherbrooke family novels—became particularly well known and established her as a successful writer in the romance genre.

Reading Catherine Coulter’s books in publication order reveals how her career gradually expanded from historical romance into modern suspense fiction. While she continued writing romance, Coulter began experimenting with thrillers and crime-based plots in the 1990s, eventually launching the series that would define much of her later career.

One of her most successful creations is the FBI Thriller series, which debuted with the novel The Cove in 1996. The series follows FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock as they investigate complex criminal cases involving espionage, serial crimes, and international intrigue. The characters evolve across the series, with their personal and professional lives developing alongside the investigations they handle.

The FBI Thriller books are known for combining suspenseful investigations with strong character relationships. Coulter often mixes multiple plotlines—criminal cases, political conspiracies, and personal conflicts—creating novels that move quickly while still giving readers time to connect with recurring characters.

Another notable aspect of Coulter’s career is her willingness to collaborate with other authors. Several novels in the FBI Thriller series were co-written with fellow thriller writer J.T. Ellison. These collaborations helped introduce new perspectives and story elements into the series while maintaining the tone and style readers expect.

Coulter’s novels are recognized for their fast pacing and cinematic storytelling. Many of her thrillers feature dramatic action sequences, unexpected twists, and intricate investigative work. At the same time, she maintains a strong focus on character relationships, ensuring that readers remain invested in the personal journeys of the protagonists.

Across her career, Catherine Coulter has written dozens of novels across multiple genres and series. Her ability to shift from historical romance to modern thrillers demonstrates a rare versatility in commercial fiction. Readers who follow Catherine Coulter’s books in publication order can clearly see the evolution of a writer who successfully expanded her storytelling range while continuing to deliver compelling characters and suspenseful plots.