📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "Brothers and Bones" (2012)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "Last to Die" (2017)

About the Author

James Hankins is a bestselling American author of Thriller, Mystery and Suspense books famous for his standalone books The Prettiest One and Brothers and Bones which became Amazon number one bestsellers. Brothers and Bones received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly and were listed as the Best Books of 2013. Hankins wrote screenplays in Hollywood and later became lawyers and wrote books at night. Now he’s a fulltime writer, writes books while his kids are at school and night when they go to sleep. Brother and Bones Brother and Bones introduce us to Charlie Beckham an assistant U.S Attorney thrown into a loop when a madman on a subway addresses him by a nickname is only known to one person in this world- his brother Jake who vanished over ten years ago and has since b. James Hankins is the author of over 8 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, James Hankins has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

7 books
  • Brothers and Bones In 'Brothers and Bones', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • Drawn 'Drawn' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hankins has created.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • Jack of Spades Join the adventure in 'Jack of Spades' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by James Hankins.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Shady Cross 'Shady Cross' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world James Hankins has created.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • The Prettiest One In 'The Prettiest One', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • The Inside Dark The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Inside Dark', another thrilling entry from James Hankins.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • A Blood Thing Experience the magic of 'A Blood Thing' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Last to Die 'Last to Die' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world James Hankins has created.
    (2017)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is James Hankins?

James Hankins is a bestselling author known for 2 book series containing over 8 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best James Hankins book series to start with?

For readers new to James Hankins's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 7 books, it offers a perfect entry point to James Hankins's writing.

Q: How many books has James Hankins written?

James Hankins has written over 8 books across 2 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.