Michael Connelly Books in Order

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

Publication Order of Bosch Universe Books

  1. The Black Echo (1992)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Black Echo was published in 1992 and is listed as book #1 in the Bosch Universe series.
  2. The Black Ice (1993)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 1993, The Black Ice is listed as book #2 in the Bosch Universe series.
  3. The Concrete Blonde (1994)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Concrete Blonde is a 1994 release and appears as book #3 in the Bosch Universe series.
  4. The Last Coyote (1995)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, The Last Coyote is book #4 and was published in 1995.
  5. The Poet (1996)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Poet was first published in 1996; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #5.
  6. Trunk Music (1997)
    by Michael Connelly
    Trunk Music was published in 1997 and is listed as book #6 in the Bosch Universe series.
  7. Blood Work (1998)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 1998, Blood Work is listed as book #7 in the Bosch Universe series.
  8. Angels Flight (1999)
    by Michael Connelly
    Angels Flight is a 1999 release and appears as book #8 in the Bosch Universe series.
  9. Void Moon (1999)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, Void Moon is book #9 and was published in 1999.
  10. A Darkness More Than Night (2000)
    by Michael Connelly
    A Darkness More Than Night was first published in 2000; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #10.
  11. City of Bones (2002)
    by Michael Connelly
    City of Bones was published in 2002 and is listed as book #11 in the Bosch Universe series.
  12. Lost Light (2003)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2003, Lost Light is listed as book #12 in the Bosch Universe series.
  13. The Narrows (2004)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Narrows is a 2004 release and appears as book #13 in the Bosch Universe series.
  14. The Closers (2005)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, The Closers is book #14 and was published in 2005.
  15. The Lincoln Lawyer (2005)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Lincoln Lawyer was first published in 2005; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #15.
  16. Echo Park (2006)
    by Michael Connelly
    Echo Park was published in 2006 and is listed as book #16 in the Bosch Universe series.
  17. The Overlook (2007)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2007, The Overlook is listed as book #17 in the Bosch Universe series.
  18. The Brass Verdict (2008)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Brass Verdict is a 2008 release and appears as book #18 in the Bosch Universe series.
  19. The Scarecrow (2009)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, The Scarecrow is book #19 and was published in 2009.
  20. Nine Dragons (2009)
    by Michael Connelly
    Nine Dragons was first published in 2009; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #20.
  21. Blue on Black (2010)
    by Michael Connelly
    Blue on Black was published in 2010 and is listed as book #21 in the Bosch Universe series.
  22. The Reversal (2010)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2010, The Reversal is listed as book #22 in the Bosch Universe series.
  23. Angle of Investigation (2011)
    by Michael Connelly
    Angle of Investigation is a 2011 release and appears as book #23 in the Bosch Universe series.
  24. The Fifth Witness (2011)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, The Fifth Witness is book #24 and was published in 2011.
  25. Suicide Run (2011)
    by Michael Connelly
    Suicide Run was first published in 2011; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #25.
  26. The Drop (2011)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Drop was published in 2011 and is listed as book #26 in the Bosch Universe series.
  27. The Black Box (2012)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2012, The Black Box is listed as book #27 in the Bosch Universe series.
  28. The Gods of Guilt (2013)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Gods of Guilt is a 2013 release and appears as book #28 in the Bosch Universe series.
  29. Switchblade (2014)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, Switchblade is book #29 and was published in 2014.
  30. The Burning Room (2014)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Burning Room was first published in 2014; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #30.
  31. The Crossing (2015)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Crossing was published in 2015 and is listed as book #31 in the Bosch Universe series.
  32. The Wrong Side of Goodbye (2016)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2016, The Wrong Side of Goodbye is listed as book #32 in the Bosch Universe series.
  33. The Late Show (2017)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Late Show is a 2017 release and appears as book #33 in the Bosch Universe series.
  34. Two Kinds of Truth (2017)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, Two Kinds of Truth is book #34 and was published in 2017.
  35. Dark Sacred Night (2018)
    by Michael Connelly
    Dark Sacred Night was first published in 2018; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #35.
  36. The Night Fire (2019)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Night Fire was published in 2019 and is listed as book #36 in the Bosch Universe series.
  37. Fair Warning (2020)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2020, Fair Warning is listed as book #37 in the Bosch Universe series.
  38. The Law of Innocence (2020)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Law of Innocence is a 2020 release and appears as book #38 in the Bosch Universe series.
  39. The Dark Hours (2021)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, The Dark Hours is book #39 and was published in 2021.
  40. Desert Star (2022)
    by Michael Connelly
    Desert Star was first published in 2022; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #40.
  41. Resurrection Walk (2023)
    by Michael Connelly
    Resurrection Walk was published in 2023 and is listed as book #41 in the Bosch Universe series.
  42. The Waiting (2024)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2024, The Waiting is listed as book #42 in the Bosch Universe series.
  43. Nightshade (2025)
    by Michael Connelly
    Nightshade is a 2025 release and appears as book #43 in the Bosch Universe series.
  44. The Proving Ground (2025)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Bosch Universe series, The Proving Ground is book #44 and was published in 2025.
  45. Ironwood (2026)
    by Michael Connelly
    Ironwood was first published in 2026; within the Bosch Universe series, it is listed as book #45.
  46. The Hollow (2026)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Hollow was published in 2026 and is listed as book #46 in the Bosch Universe series.

The “Bosch Universe” is the interconnected world created by Michael Connelly, built around LAPD detective Harry Bosch and extending to linked characters such as Mickey Haller (the Lincoln Lawyer), Renée Ballard, and journalist Jack McEvoy.

Publication Order of Harry Bosch Books

  1. The Black Echo (1992)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Black Echo was published in 1992 and is listed as book #1 in the Harry Bosch series.
  2. The Black Ice (1993)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 1993, The Black Ice is listed as book #2 in the Harry Bosch series.
  3. The Concrete Blonde (1994)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Concrete Blonde is a 1994 release and appears as book #3 in the Harry Bosch series.
  4. The Last Coyote (1995)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Harry Bosch series, The Last Coyote is book #4 and was published in 1995.
  5. Trunk Music (1997)
    by Michael Connelly
    Trunk Music was first published in 1997; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #5.
  6. Angels Flight (1999)
    by Michael Connelly
    Angels Flight was published in 1999 and is listed as book #6 in the Harry Bosch series.
  7. A Darkness More Than Night (2000)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2000, A Darkness More Than Night is listed as book #7 in the Harry Bosch series.
  8. City of Bones (2002)
    by Michael Connelly
    City of Bones is a 2002 release and appears as book #8 in the Harry Bosch series.
  9. Lost Light (2003)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Harry Bosch series, Lost Light is book #9 and was published in 2003.
  10. The Narrows (2004)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Narrows was first published in 2004; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #10.
  11. The Closers (2005)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Closers was published in 2005 and is listed as book #11 in the Harry Bosch series.
  12. Echo Park (2006)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2006, Echo Park is listed as book #12 in the Harry Bosch series.
  13. The Overlook (2007)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Overlook is a 2007 release and appears as book #13 in the Harry Bosch series.
  14. Nine Dragons (2009)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Harry Bosch series, Nine Dragons is book #14 and was published in 2009.
  15. The Drop (2011)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Drop was first published in 2011; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #15.
  16. The Black Box (2012)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Black Box was published in 2012 and is listed as book #16 in the Harry Bosch series.
  17. Switchblade (2014)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2014, Switchblade is listed as book #17 in the Harry Bosch series.
  18. The Burning Room (2014)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Burning Room is a 2014 release and appears as book #18 in the Harry Bosch series.
  19. The Crossing (2015)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Harry Bosch series, The Crossing is book #19 and was published in 2015.
  20. The Wrong Side of Goodbye (2016)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Wrong Side of Goodbye was first published in 2016; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #20.
  21. Two Kinds of Truth (2017)
    by Michael Connelly
    Two Kinds of Truth was published in 2017 and is listed as book #21 in the Harry Bosch series.
  22. Dark Sacred Night (2018)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2018, Dark Sacred Night is listed as book #22 in the Harry Bosch series.
  23. The Night Fire (2019)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Night Fire is a 2019 release and appears as book #23 in the Harry Bosch series.
  24. The Dark Hours (2021)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Harry Bosch series, The Dark Hours is book #24 and was published in 2021.
  25. Desert Star (2022)
    by Michael Connelly
    Desert Star was first published in 2022; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #25.
  26. Resurrection Walk (2023)
    by Michael Connelly
    Resurrection Walk was published in 2023 and is listed as book #26 in the Harry Bosch series.
  27. The Waiting (2024)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2024, The Waiting is listed as book #27 in the Harry Bosch series.
  28. The Hollow (2026)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Hollow is a 2026 release and appears as book #28 in the Harry Bosch series.

Publication Order of Harry Bosch Short Stories/Novellas Books

  1. Blue on Black (2010)
    by Michael Connelly
    Blue on Black was published in 2010 and is listed as book #1 in the Harry Bosch Short Stories/Novellas series.
  2. Angle of Investigation (2011)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2011, Angle of Investigation is listed as book #2 in the Harry Bosch Short Stories/Novellas series.
  3. Suicide Run (2011)
    by Michael Connelly
    Suicide Run is a 2011 release and appears as book #3 in the Harry Bosch Short Stories/Novellas series.
  4. The Crooked Man (2014)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Harry Bosch Short Stories/Novellas series, The Crooked Man is book #4 and was published in 2014.

Publication Order of Lincoln Lawyer Books

  1. The Lincoln Lawyer (2005)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Lincoln Lawyer was published in 2005 and is listed as book #1 in the Lincoln Lawyer series.
  2. The Brass Verdict (2008)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2008, The Brass Verdict is listed as book #2 in the Lincoln Lawyer series.
  3. The Reversal (2010)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Reversal is a 2010 release and appears as book #3 in the Lincoln Lawyer series.
  4. The Fifth Witness (2011)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Lincoln Lawyer series, The Fifth Witness is book #4 and was published in 2011.
  5. The Gods of Guilt (2013)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Gods of Guilt was first published in 2013; within the Lincoln Lawyer series, it is listed as book #5.
  6. The Law of Innocence (2020)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Law of Innocence was published in 2020 and is listed as book #6 in the Lincoln Lawyer series.
  7. Resurrection Walk (2023)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2023, Resurrection Walk is listed as book #7 in the Lincoln Lawyer series.
  8. The Proving Ground (2025)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Proving Ground is a 2025 release and appears as book #8 in the Lincoln Lawyer series.

Publication Order of Renée Ballard Books

  1. The Late Show (2017)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Late Show was published in 2017 and is listed as book #1 in the Renée Ballard series.
  2. Dark Sacred Night (2018)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2018, Dark Sacred Night is listed as book #2 in the Renée Ballard series.
  3. The Night Fire (2019)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Night Fire is a 2019 release and appears as book #3 in the Renée Ballard series.
  4. The Dark Hours (2021)
    by Michael Connelly
    In the Renée Ballard series, The Dark Hours is book #4 and was published in 2021.
  5. Desert Star (2022)
    by Michael Connelly
    Desert Star was first published in 2022; within the Renée Ballard series, it is listed as book #5.
  6. The Waiting (2024)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Waiting was published in 2024 and is listed as book #6 in the Renée Ballard series.

Publication Order of Jack McEvoy Books

  1. The Poet (1996)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Poet was published in 1996 and is listed as book #1 in the Jack McEvoy series.
  2. The Scarecrow (2009)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2009, The Scarecrow is listed as book #2 in the Jack McEvoy series.
  3. Fair Warning (2020)
    by Michael Connelly
    Fair Warning is a 2020 release and appears as book #3 in the Jack McEvoy series.

Publication Order of Terry McCaleb Books

  1. Blood Work (1998)
    by Michael Connelly
    Blood Work was published in 1998 and is listed as book #1 in the Terry McCaleb series.
  2. A Darkness More Than Night (2000)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2000, A Darkness More Than Night is listed as book #2 in the Terry McCaleb series.
  3. The Narrows (2004)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Narrows is a 2004 release and appears as book #3 in the Terry McCaleb series.

Publication Order of Detective Stilwell Books

  1. Nightshade (2025)
    by Michael Connelly
    Nightshade was published in 2025 and is listed as book #1 in the Detective Stilwell series.
  2. Ironwood (2026)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2026, Ironwood is listed as book #2 in the Detective Stilwell series.

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books

  1. Void Moon (1999)
    by Michael Connelly
    Void Moon was published in 1999 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series.
  2. Chasing the Dime (2002)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2002, Chasing the Dime is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series.

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Books
With Dennis Lehane

  1. The Safe Man: A Ghost Story (2012)
    by Michael Connelly
    The Safe Man: A Ghost Story was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Short Stories/Novellas BooksWith Dennis Lehane series.
  2. Red Eye (2014)
    (With Dennis Lehane)
    by Michael Connelly
    Published in 2014, Red Eye is listed as book #2 in the Short Stories/Novellas BooksWith Dennis Lehane series.

Publication Order of Short Story Collections Books

  1. Mulholland Dive (2012)
    by Michael Connelly
    Mulholland Dive was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Short Story Collections series.

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

  1. Crime Beat (2004)
    by Michael Connelly
    Crime Beat was published in 2004 and is listed as book #1 in the Non-Fiction series.

About Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly is an American crime novelist best known for creating LAPD detective Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch and for building one of the most interconnected crime fiction universes in modern publishing. Born in 1956 in Philadelphia and raised in Florida, Connelly developed an early fascination with detective stories after discovering the novels of Raymond Chandler. He studied journalism at the University of Florida and began his career as a crime reporter, covering police beats in Florida and later for the Los Angeles Times. That journalistic background—particularly his firsthand exposure to homicide investigations—deeply shaped the realism and procedural precision of his fiction.

Connelly’s debut novel, The Black Echo (1992), introduced Harry Bosch and won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel. The book established several defining elements of the Bosch series: Los Angeles as a living backdrop, morally driven protagonists, and the emotional toll of investigative work. Reading Michael Connelly’s books in publication order is especially valuable because his novels often share characters, overlapping timelines, and cumulative character development.

The Harry Bosch series forms the backbone of Connelly’s bibliography. Early novels such as The Black Ice, The Concrete Blonde, and The Last Coyote focus on Bosch’s career within the LAPD and his complex personal history, including unresolved trauma from his childhood. Over time, Bosch transitions from active detective to retired investigator, private detective, and mentor—an evolution that unfolds gradually across multiple decades of publication. Chronological reading preserves the natural progression of his professional and personal life.

In addition to Bosch, Connelly introduced criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller in The Lincoln Lawyer (2005). Haller, Bosch’s half-brother, anchors a parallel legal thriller series. The crossover between the Bosch and Haller novels makes publication order particularly important, as characters move between storylines and shared events ripple across books. Connelly later introduced journalist Jack McEvoy and detective Renée Ballard, further expanding the interconnected universe.

One of Connelly’s strengths lies in procedural authenticity. His years covering crime reporting inform the structure of investigations in his novels—evidence handling, chain of custody, interrogation dynamics, and courtroom procedure are portrayed with meticulous attention to detail. This realism gives his fictional Los Angeles a grounded, lived-in feel.

Stylistically, Connelly favors:

  • Third-person limited narration
  • Methodical investigative pacing
  • Emphasis on moral ambiguity within law enforcement
  • Sparse but effective prose

Over time, his plotting has grown more layered, particularly as multiple protagonists begin to collaborate in later novels, such as those pairing Bosch with Renée Ballard. Reading his books chronologically reveals how individual series threads converge, deepening the sense of a shared fictional world.

Connelly’s work has earned numerous awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, and Shamus Awards. His novels have been adapted for television, most notably the Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer series, further extending the reach of his characters.

Across more than thirty novels, Michael Connelly has constructed a crime fiction landscape rooted in continuity and character evolution. Viewed in publication order, his bibliography traces the professional arc of Harry Bosch, the legal maneuvering of Mickey Haller, and the expanding network of investigators within Los Angeles. The chronological progression highlights both the sustained development of recurring characters and the steady refinement of Connelly’s procedural storytelling.

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