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Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series? Start with "The Ritual Bath" (1986) and follow publication order through all 27 books.
The complete Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Ritual Bath
1986
Sacred and Profane
1987
Milk and Honey
1990
Day of Atonement
1991
False Prophet
1992
Grievous Sin
1993
Sanctuary
1994
Justice
1995
Prayers for the Dead
1996
Serpent's Tooth
1997
Jupiter's Bones
1999
Stalker
2000
The Forgotten
2001
Stone Kiss
2002
Street Dreams
2003
The Burnt House
2007
The Mercedes Coffin / Cold Case
2008
Blindman's Bluff
2009
Hangman
2010
Gun Games / Blood Games
2011
The Beast / Predator
2013
Murder 101
2014
The Theory of Death
2015
Bone Box
2017
Walking Shadows
2018
The Lost Boys
2021
The Hunt
2022
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