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Lawrence De Maria

American author Lawrence De Maria is best known for his Jake Lassiter legal thriller series and the Square Root of Murder mysteries. A former journalist, his books have earned critical acclaim and a dedicated readership. This page lists Lawrence De Maria’s books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

All books · chronological

2011Sound of BloodPOoJSTB · 1Buy ↗

2012Sudden Kill / Hurricane FatsPOoCSCTB · 1Buy ↗

2012Madman's ThirstPOoJSTB · 2Buy ↗

2013Capriati's Blood / The Capriati ConspiracyPOoARMB · 1Buy ↗

2013Laura LeePOoARMB · 2Buy ↗

2013Siren's TearsPOoARMB · 3Buy ↗

2013KillerfestPOoJSTB · 3Buy ↗

2013SisterPOoARMB · 4Buy ↗

2013The Viron ConspiracyPOoJSTB · 4Buy ↗

2014The Hadron EscapePOoCSCTB · 2Buy ↗

2014GunnerPOoARMB · 5Buy ↗

2015The Purloined PoniesPOoCB · 1Buy ↗

2015PedestalPOoJSTB · 5Buy ↗

2015FacetsPOoJSTB · 6Buy ↗

2015The Elson LegacyPOoARMB · 6Buy ↗

2015Turtle DovePOoARMB · 7Buy ↗

2016ThawedPOoCSCTB · 3Buy ↗

2017Shadow of the Black WombPOoARMB · 8Buy ↗

2018ChancePOoJSTB · 7Buy ↗

2019Alas, ParisPOoWSB · 1Buy ↗

2019Golden GatePOoARMB · 9Buy ↗

2020The End of UsPOoCSCTB · 4Buy ↗

2020DancefirePOoJSTB · 8Buy ↗

2020BarnwellPOoARMB · 10Buy ↗

2021Random HarvestPOoNB · 1Buy ↗

2021SplicerPOoJSTB · 9Buy ↗

2021NightingalePOoJSTB · 10Buy ↗

2021HopePOoJSTB · 11Buy ↗

2022Absent DeadPOoWSB · 2Buy ↗

2022The DronePOoARMB · 11Buy ↗

2022SolangePOoJSTB · 12Buy ↗

2023St. Louis Tall TalesPOoCB · 2Buy ↗

2023Doctor SamPOoWSB · 3Buy ↗

2023For Goodness, Snakes!POoCB · 3Buy ↗

2023Joshua HousePOoARMB · 12Buy ↗

2024Sandy GroundPOoJSTB · 13Buy ↗

2024Rest In PeacePOoARMB · 13Buy ↗

2025The ChameleonPOoWSB · 4Buy ↗

2025The RoguePOoCSCTB · 5Buy ↗

2025Savannah Nocturne(With: Mimi Gibbons)POoWSB · 5Buy ↗

2025The NervePOoJSTB · 14Buy ↗

2026Alana Beck:POoSB · 1Buy ↗

2026Short Stories 2026POoC · 1Buy ↗

2026Savannah Solace(With: Mimi Gibbons)POoWSB · 6Buy ↗

2026Savannah Luck(With: Mimi Gibbons)POoWSB · 7Buy ↗

Book series · browse all →

Publication Order of Children's Books3 books · 2015–2023

01The Purloined Ponies2015Buy ↗

02St. Louis Tall Tales2023Buy ↗

03For Goodness, Snakes!2023Buy ↗

Publication Order of Collections1 book · 2026

01Short Stories 20262026Buy ↗

Publication Order of Jake Scarne Thrillers Books14 books · 2011–2025

01Sound of Blood2011Buy ↗

02Madman's Thirst2012Buy ↗

03Killerfest2013Buy ↗

04The Viron Conspiracy2013Buy ↗

05Pedestal2015Buy ↗

06Facets2015Buy ↗

07Chance2018Buy ↗

08Dancefire2020Buy ↗

09Splicer2021Buy ↗

10Nightingale2021Buy ↗

11Hope2021Buy ↗

12Solange2022Buy ↗

13Sandy Ground2024Buy ↗

14The Nerve2025Buy ↗

Publication Order of Alton Rhode Mysteries Books13 books · 2013–2024

01Capriati's Blood / The Capriati Conspiracy2013Buy ↗

02Laura Lee2013Buy ↗

03Siren's Tears2013Buy ↗

04Sister2013Buy ↗

05Gunner2014Buy ↗

06The Elson Legacy2015Buy ↗

07Turtle Dove2015Buy ↗

08Shadow of the Black Womb2017Buy ↗

09Golden Gate2019Buy ↗

10Barnwell2020Buy ↗

11The Drone2022Buy ↗

12Joshua House2023Buy ↗

13Rest In Peace2024Buy ↗

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books1 book · 2021

01Random Harvest2021Buy ↗

Publication Order of Cole Sudden CIA Thrillers Books5 books · 2012–2025

01Sudden Kill / Hurricane Fats2012Buy ↗

02The Hadron Escape2014Buy ↗

03Thawed2016Buy ↗

04The End of Us2020Buy ↗

05The Rogue2025Buy ↗

Publication Order of Screenplays Books1 book · 2026

01Alana Beck:2026Buy ↗

Publication Order of Women Sleuths Books7 books · 2019–2026

01Alas, Paris2019Buy ↗

02Absent Dead2022Buy ↗

03Doctor Sam2023Buy ↗

04The Chameleon2025Buy ↗

05Savannah Nocturne(With: Mimi Gibbons)2025Buy ↗

06Savannah Solace(With: Mimi Gibbons)2026Buy ↗

07Savannah Luck(With: Mimi Gibbons)2026Buy ↗

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