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Publication Order of Eve Duncan Books
Start with: The Face of Deception (1998)
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Publication Order of Eve, Quinn and Bonnie Books
Start with: Eve (2011)
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Publication Order of Beau Lantry/White Satin Books
Start with: White Satin (1985)
ⓘ About Iris Johansen
In collaboration with her son, Roy, Iris released Close Your Eyes, which tells the story of Kendra Michaels. Kendra tracks serial killers for the FBI with skills that she has developed due to being blind for 20 years of her life. In this story, the target of the serial killer is a previous lover so she is taking the case very personally.
All Book Series by Iris Johansen
1
The Face of Deception
Series opener · book 1 of 31 · published 1998
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2
The Killing Game
Book 2 of 31 · published 1999
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10
Eight Days to Live
Book 10 of 31 · published 2010
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11
Chasing the Night
Book 11 of 31 · published 2010
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15
Sleep No More
Book 15 of 31 · published 2012
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18
Silencing Eve
Book 18 of 31 · published 2013
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21
Night and Day
Book 21 of 31 · published 2016
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23
Shattered Mirror
Book 23 of 31 · published 2018
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26
The Persuasion
Book 26 of 31 · published 2020
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28
A Face to Die For
Book 28 of 31 · published 2022
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31
Death Mask
Latest in the series · book 31 of 31 · published 2025
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1
Eve
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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3
Bonnie
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2011
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1
White Satin
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1985
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3
And the Desert Blooms
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1986
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1
Chasing the Night
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2010
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2
What Doesn't Kill You
Book 2 of 5 · published 2012
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3
Live to See Tomorrow
Book 3 of 5 · published 2014
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4
Your Next Breath
Book 4 of 5 · published 2015
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5
Vendetta
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2018
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1
The Lady & the Unicorn
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 1983
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2
The Last Bridge Home
Book 2 of 5 · published 1987
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3
Across the River of Yesterday
Book 3 of 5 · published 1987
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4
Magnificent Folly
Book 4 of 5 · published 1989
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5
A Tough Man to Tame
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 1991
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1
York, the Renegade
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1986
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2
Matilda, the Adventuress
Book 2 of 4 · published 1987
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3
This Fierce Splendor
Book 3 of 4 · published 1988
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4
Satin Ice
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1988
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1
Adelaide, The Enchantress
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1987 Anthology · Kay Hooper
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2
Copper Fire
Book 2 of 4 · published 1988 Anthology · Fayrene Preston
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4
Golden Flames
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1988 Anthology · Kay Hooper
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1
Stormy Vows
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1983
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2
Tempest at Sea
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1983
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1
Silent Thunder
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2008
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2
Shadow Zone
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2010
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1
Close Your Eyes
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2011
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6
Look Behind You
Book 6 of 13 · published 2017
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9
Blink of an Eye
Book 9 of 13 · published 2021
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10
Killer View
Book 10 of 13 · published 2022 Anthology · Roy Johansen
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11
More Than Meets the Eye
Book 11 of 13 · published 2023
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13
Wait and See
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2026
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1
Lion's Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1996
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2
The Treasure
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2008
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1
High Stakes
Single-title series · published 2021
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1
The Trustworthy Redhead
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1984
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2
The Spellbinder
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1987
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1
On the Hunt
Single-title series · published 2024
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1
The Reluctant Lark
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1983
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2
The Bronzed Hawk
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1983
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1
No Red Roses
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1984
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2
Return to Santa Flores
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1984
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1
The Golden Valkyrie
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 1984
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2
The Trustworthy Redhead
Book 2 of 18 · published 1984
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3
Capture the Rainbow
Book 3 of 18 · published 1984
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4
Touch the Horizon
Book 4 of 18 · published 1984
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6
And the Desert Blooms
Book 6 of 18 · published 1986
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9
Til The End of Time
Book 9 of 18 · published 1986
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10
Last Bridge Home
Book 10 of 18 · published 1987
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11
Across the River of Yesterday
Book 11 of 18 · published 1987
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12
Star Light, Star Bright
Book 12 of 18 · published 1987
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13
Blue Skies, Shining Promises
Book 13 of 18 · published 1988
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14
Man From Half Moon Bay
Book 14 of 18 · published 1988
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15
Magnificent Folly
Book 15 of 18 · published 1989
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17
A Tough Man to Tame
Book 17 of 18 · published 1991
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18
The Golden Barbarian
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 1991
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1
Rafe, the Maverick
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1986 Anthology · Kay Hooper
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2
York, the Renegade
Book 2 of 3 · published 1986
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3
Burke, the Kingpin
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1986 Anthology · Fayrene Preston
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1
The Wind Dancer
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1991
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4
Final Target
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2001
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1
The Forever Dream
Series opener · book 1 of 29 · published 1985
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2
One Touch of Topaz
Book 2 of 29 · published 1988
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3
Strong, Hot Winds
Book 3 of 29 · published 1988
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4
Wicked Jake Darcy
Book 4 of 29 · published 1989
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6
An Unexpected Song
Book 6 of 29 · published 1990
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8
The Tiger Prince
Book 8 of 29 · published 1992
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9
The Magnificent Rogue
Book 9 of 29 · published 1993
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10
Star-Spangled Bride
Book 10 of 29 · published 1993
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11
The Ugly Duckling
Book 11 of 29 · published 1994
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12
Midnight Warrior
Book 12 of 29 · published 1994
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13
The Beloved Scoundrel
Book 13 of 29 · published 1994
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15
Long After Midnight
Book 15 of 29 · published 1997
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16
And Then You Die...
Book 16 of 29 · published 1997
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17
No One to Trust
Book 17 of 29 · published 2002
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22
Killer Dreams
Book 22 of 29 · published 2006
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23
Pandora's Daughter
Book 23 of 29 · published 2007
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26
Storm Cycle
Book 26 of 29 · published 2009 Co-authored · Roy Johansen
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27
The Perfect Witness
Book 27 of 29 · published 2014
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28
No Easy Target
Book 28 of 29 · published 2017
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29
Chaos
Latest in the series · book 29 of 29 · published 2020
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1
The Delaney Christmas Carol
Single-title series · published 1992
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Iris Johansen?
In collaboration with her son, Roy, Iris released Close Your Eyes, which tells the story of Kendra Michaels. Kendra tracks serial killers for the FBI with skills that she has developed due to being blind for 20 years of her life. In this story, the target of the serial killer is a previous lover so she is taking the case very personally.
Which Iris Johansen series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Clanad series, the earliest of Iris Johansen's multi-book series: it opens with The Lady & the Unicorn (1983) and runs to 5 books across 1983–1991, ending with A Tough Man to Tame (1991). Iris Johansen's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Iris Johansen written?
Iris Johansen has 137 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1983 and 2026. 107 of them belong to 19 named series — the largest being the Eve Duncan series with 31 books — and 30 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Iris Johansen's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Iris Johansen's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Clanad (1983–1991, 5 books), Donovan Enterprises (1983, 2 books) and Reluctant Lark (1983, 2 books), plus 16 more.
How are Iris Johansen's books organised into series?
This guide splits Iris Johansen's 137 books into 19 named series and 30 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Eve Duncan (31 books, 1998–2025); Sedikhan (18 books, 1984–1991); Kendra Michaels (13 books, 2011–2026); Catherine Ling (5 books, 2010–2018); Clanad (5 books, 1983–1991), plus 14 further series.
