Below is the complete list of Lincoln Child’s Dr. Jeremy Logan books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of Dr. Jeremy Logan Books
- Deep Storm (2007)
Deep Storm was published in 2007 and is listed as book #1 in the Dr. Jeremy Logan series. - Terminal Freeze (2008)
Published in 2008, Terminal Freeze is listed as book #2 in the Dr. Jeremy Logan series. - The Third Gate (2012)
The Third Gate is a 2012 release and appears as book #3 in the Dr. Jeremy Logan series. - The Forgotten Room (2015)
In the Dr. Jeremy Logan series, The Forgotten Room is book #4 and was published in 2015. - Full Wolf Moon (2017)
Full Wolf Moon was first published in 2017; within the Dr. Jeremy Logan series, it is listed as book #5. - Chrysalis (2022)
Chrysalis was published in 2022 and is listed as book #6 in the Dr. Jeremy Logan series.
About Dr. Jeremy Logan
Lincoln Child’s Dr. Jeremy Logan series blends scientific mystery, psychological suspense, and elements of the unexplained. The novels follow Dr. Jeremy Logan, an “enigmalogist”—a specialist who investigates mysteries that seem to defy conventional explanation. Logan’s work places him at the intersection of science and the supernatural, where strange phenomena often turn out to have hidden rational causes, though not always the ones people expect.
Logan works as a professor at Lux University, an elite institution that quietly serves as a hub for unusual research projects and investigations. When scientists, corporations, or government agencies encounter events they cannot easily explain, Logan is often called in to analyze the situation. His role requires both scientific rigor and a willingness to explore possibilities others might dismiss. The series consistently plays with the tension between rational inquiry and the appearance of supernatural forces.
The first novel in the series, Deep Storm (2007), introduces Jeremy Logan as he joins a secret research facility operating deep beneath the ocean floor. The project, funded by wealthy entrepreneur Robert Bismarck, is attempting to locate and recover a mysterious ancient structure believed to be buried beneath the Atlantic seabed. As the team moves closer to their goal, the scientists begin experiencing disturbing psychological symptoms—hallucinations, paranoia, and sudden personality changes.
Logan is brought in to determine whether the strange behavior has a scientific explanation or whether something more unusual is affecting the crew. As he investigates, the isolated environment of the underwater laboratory intensifies the tension among the researchers. The discovery beneath the ocean floor raises profound questions about ancient civilizations and the limits of human understanding.
The second book, Terminal Freeze (2009), takes Logan to the Arctic, where a group of scientists has discovered what appears to be a perfectly preserved prehistoric creature trapped within a block of ice. The discovery generates enormous excitement, and plans are made to transport the specimen to a research facility for further study. However, events quickly spiral out of control when the creature begins showing signs that it may not be entirely dead.
Logan is once again asked to investigate the situation as the isolated Arctic research station becomes the setting for a tense struggle between scientific curiosity and survival. The novel draws heavily on classic suspense traditions, using the harsh polar environment and the fear of the unknown to heighten the story’s intensity.
In The Third Gate (2012), Logan travels to Egypt to investigate mysterious events surrounding an archaeological expedition searching for the tomb of the legendary pharaoh Narmer. Members of the expedition begin experiencing strange phenomena that some interpret as evidence of an ancient curse. Logan approaches the mystery with skepticism, attempting to separate myth from reality as the situation grows increasingly dangerous.
The series continues with The Forgotten Room (2015), where Logan investigates a hidden chamber discovered within a nineteenth-century mansion connected to a secret scientific experiment. The case leads him into the history of early psychological research and raises unsettling questions about the nature of memory and human consciousness.
Across the Jeremy Logan novels, Lincoln Child combines scientific speculation with tightly constructed mysteries. Logan’s profession as an enigmalogist allows the stories to explore unusual scientific ideas while maintaining a grounding in logical investigation. The settings—whether deep beneath the ocean, in the frozen Arctic, or among ancient ruins—add atmosphere and tension to each case.
Reading the series in publication order reveals how Logan’s role evolves as he becomes increasingly recognized as an expert in solving the world’s strangest mysteries. Each book presents a new phenomenon that challenges the boundaries between science, legend, and the unknown.