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Start with Track of the Cat (1993), which won the Agatha and Anthony awards for best first mystery, and read in publication order. Each book sends park ranger Anna Pigeon to a different U.S. national park.

The complete reading order for the Anna Pigeon series by Nevada Barr. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Where to start

Start with Track of the Cat (1993), which won the Agatha and Anthony awards for best first mystery, and read in publication order. Each book sends park ranger Anna Pigeon to a different U.S. national park.

  • •The Rope (2012) is a prequel about Anna's first case, so the Chronological view places it first. It was published 17th and can also be read in publication order.
  • •The series is complete at 19 novels; Boar Island (2016) is the latest.
  • •Nevada Barr's Bittersweet is a separate standalone novel and is not part of the Anna Pigeon series.
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order19 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

Track of the Cat

Pub: 1993
2

A Superior Death

Pub: 1994

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3

Ill Wind

Pub: 1995

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4

Firestorm

Pub: 1996

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A raging forest fire in California's Lassen Volcanic National Park traps exhausted firefighters, including Ranger Anna Pigeon, in its midst. Afterward, Anna finds two from her group have been killed. One a victim of the flames. The other, stabbed through the heart. Now, as a rampaging winter storm descends, cutting the survivors off from civilization, Anna must uncover the murderer in their midst.

5

Endangered Species

Pub: 1997

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Park ranger and amateur sleuth Anna Pigeon investigates the deadly crash of the local drug-enforcement plane on an isolated Georgia island in the Cumberland Island National Seashore and uncovers shady dealings, possible sabotage, and murder.

6

Blind Descent

Pub: 1998

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Park ranger Anna Pigeon is enjoying the open spaces of Colorado when she receives an urgent call. A young woman has been injured while exploring a cave in New Mexico's Carlsbad Cavern Park. Before she can be pulled to safety, she sends for her friend Anna. Only one problem: a crushing fear of confined spaces has kept Anna out in the open her whole life.

7

Liberty Falling

Pub: 1999

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8

Deep South

Pub: 2000

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9

Blood Lure

Pub: 2001

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10

Hunting Season

Pub: 2002

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11

Flashback

Pub: 2003

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12

High Country

Pub: 2004

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13

Hard Truth

Pub: 2005

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Park Ranger Anna Pigeon comes face-to-face with the dark side of humanity when she investigates the disappearance of three young girls in Rocky Mountain National Park.

14

Winter Study

Pub: 2008

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15

Borderline

Pub: 2009

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16

Burn

Pub: 2010

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17

The Rope

Pub: 2012

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18

Destroyer Angel

Pub: 2014

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19

Boar Island

Pub: 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Anna Pigeon in?

Start with Track of the Cat (1993), which won the Agatha and Anthony awards for best first mystery, and read in publication order. Each book sends park ranger Anna Pigeon to a different U.S. national park.

How many books are in Anna Pigeon?

19 main books, published 1993–2016.

Can I read Anna Pigeon out of order?

It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.

Is there a chronological order for Anna Pigeon?

Yes. In story order the series begins with "The Rope" rather than "Track of the Cat". Switch the list below to Chronological to see the full timeline.

Has Anna Pigeon been adapted for TV or film?

USA Network's Anna Pigeon (2026) is based on Nevada Barr's novels.