Virgil Flowers Books in Order
QUICK ANSWER
Start with Dark of the Moon (2007) and read in publication order. Each Virgil Flowers novel is a self-contained case for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, so you can also jump in anywhere. Newest: Bloody Genius (2019).
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Dark of the Moon(2007)
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Heat Lightning(2008)
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Rough Country(2009)
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Bad Blood(2010)
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Shock Wave(2011)
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Mad River(2012)
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Storm Front(2013)
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Deadline(2014)
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Escape Clause(2016)
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Deep Freeze(2017)
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Holy Ghost(2018)
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Bloody Genius(2019)
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Virgil Flowers in?
Start with Dark of the Moon (2007) and read in publication order. Each Virgil Flowers novel is a self-contained case for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, so you can also jump in anywhere.
How many books are in Virgil Flowers?
12 main books, published 2007–2019.
What is the latest Virgil Flowers book?
The newest book in our reading order for Virgil Flowers is "Bloody Genius" (2019).
Can I read Virgil Flowers out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
What should I read after Virgil Flowers?
Readers who finish Virgil Flowers often move on to Lucas Davenport (Prey), Harry Bosch, Cork O'Connor or Jack Reacher. Each has a reading order on this site.