Rizzoli & Isles Books in Order
QUICK ANSWER
Start with The Surgeon (2001), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles appear throughout, and later books refer back to earlier cases. Newest: Listen to Me (2022).
- 1.
The Surgeon(2001)
Start here - 2.
The Apprentice(2002)
- 3.
The Sinner(2003)
- 4.
Body Double(2004)
- 5.
Vanish(2005)
- 6.
The Mephisto Club(2006)
- 7.
The Keepsake(2008)
- 8.
Ice Cold(2010)
- 9.
The Silent Girl(2011)
- 10.
Last to Die(2012)
- 11.
Die Again(2014)
- 12.
I Know a Secret(2017)
- 13.
Listen to Me(2022)
Newest
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Rizzoli & Isles in?
Start with The Surgeon (2001), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles appear throughout, and later books refer back to earlier cases.
How many books are in Rizzoli & Isles?
13 main books, published 2001–2022.
What is the latest Rizzoli & Isles book?
The newest book in our reading order for Rizzoli & Isles is "Listen to Me" (2022).
Can I read Rizzoli & Isles out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
Has Rizzoli & Isles been adapted for TV or film?
The TNT television series Rizzoli & Isles (2010-2016) is based on the novels.