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1st Case
James Patterson

1st Case

Quick Answer

Read "1st Case" as the 2nd book in the 2 Sisters Detective Agency Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "2 Sisters Detective Agency" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2020352 pp
In this thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author, genius programmer Angela Hoot has always been at the top of her class, but now she's at the bottom of the FBI food chain—until her first case threatens everyone around her.​   Angela's graduate school days at MIT come to an abrupt end when she uses her hacking skills on another student's computer. Yet her mentor, Eve Abajian, arranges a new beginning for her—as an intern in FBI's Boston field office.   Her new supervisor, Assistant Special Agent in Charge William Keats, one of only two agents in the Northeast to make his rank before the age of thirty, sees in Angela a fellow prodigy. But Angela's skills come with a natural curiosity, which is also a dangerous liability.   With little training, Angela is quickly plunged into a tough case: tracking murderous brothers who go by the Poet and the Engineer. When Keats tells her to "watch and listen," Angela's mind kicks into overdrive.   The obsessive thinking that earned her As on campus can prove fatal in the field.    

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for 2 Sisters Detective Agency Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading 1st Case?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read 1st Case before 2 Sisters Detective Agency?

No. We recommend reading 2 Sisters Detective Agency first. 1st Case is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is 1st Case required reading for the 2 Sisters Detective Agency Series?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after 1st Case in the reading order?

Currently, 1st Case is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.