Jesse Stone
Books in Order.
Start with Night Passage (1997), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Robert B. Parker wrote books 1 to 9 (1997 to 2010); after his death in 2010 the series continued under the Robert B. Parker's title by other authors.
The complete reading order for the Jesse Stone series by Robert B. Parker. 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 Night Passage (1997), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Robert B. Parker wrote books 1 to 9 (1997 to 2010); after his death in 2010 the series continued under the Robert B. Parker's title by other authors.
- •Books 10 to 12 (2011 to 2013) are by Michael Brandman; books 13 to 18 (2014 to 2019) are by Reed Farrel Coleman; books 19 to 21 (2020 to 2022) are by Mike Lupica; books 22 and 23 (2025 and 2026) are by Christopher Farnsworth.
- •The Jesse Stone television films reuse some of these titles but are not included.
At a Glance
- First Book:Night Passage
- Latest Book:Big Shot
- Timeline:1997 - 2026
Complete Series Reading Order
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What order should I read Jesse Stone in?
Start with Night Passage (1997), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Robert B. Parker wrote books 1 to 9 (1997 to 2010); after his death in 2010 the series continued under the Robert B. Parker's title by other authors.
How many books are in Jesse Stone?
23 main books, published 1997–2026.
Can I read Jesse Stone out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.