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Michael Kelly Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Michael Kelly 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 Michael Kelly series? Start with "The Chicago Way" (2007) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Michael Kelly reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Chicago Way
2007
The Fifth Floor
2008
The Third Rail
2010
We All Fall Down
2011
The Governor's Wife
2015
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