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ⓘ About Mark Olshaker
Mark Olshaker is American psychology, crime and non-fiction author best known for his book Mind Hunter that was later adapted into a movie. He teamed up with FBI agent John Douglas to write this compelling non-fiction, among many others. Additionally, Olshaker has also teamed up with other notable figures in law enforcement and public health to craft convincing best sellers. All his books are based on true stories that include crimes performed in the past that left many people shocked and law enforcement officers puzzled. Away from writing, Mark Olshaker works as a filmmaker, and he boasts of an Emmy Award. Mind Hunter Mind Hunter is a story about special agent John Douglas, a talented agent who captures ruthless serial killers by infiltrating into their minds.
All Book Series by Mark Olshaker
The Polaroid Story: Edwin Land and the Polaroid Experience
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 1978
The Anatomy of Motive
Book 6 of 13 · published 1999 Co-authored · John E. Douglas
The Cases That Haunt Us
Book 7 of 13 · published 2000 Co-authored · John E. Douglas
Deadliest Enemy
Book 8 of 13 · published 2017 Co-authored · Michael T. Osterholm
The Killer Across the Table
Book 9 of 13 · published 2019 Co-authored · John E. Douglas
The Next Pandemic
Book 10 of 13 · published 2020 Co-authored · Michael T. Osterholm,Laurie Garrett,Lisa Monaco
The Killer's Shadow
Book 11 of 13 · published 2020 Co-authored · John E. Douglas
When a Killer Calls
Book 12 of 13 · published 2022 Co-authored · John E. Douglas
The Big One
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2025 Co-authored · Michael T. Osterholm
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mark Olshaker?
Mark Olshaker is American psychology, crime and non-fiction author best known for his book Mind Hunter that was later adapted into a movie. He teamed up with FBI agent John Douglas to write this compelling non-fiction, among many others. Additionally, Olshaker has also teamed up with other notable figures in law enforcement and public health to craft convincing best sellers.
Which Mark Olshaker series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Mindhunter series, the earliest of Mark Olshaker's multi-book series: it opens with Mindhunter (1995) and runs to 2 books across 1995–1997, ending with Journey Into Darkness (1997).
How many books has Mark Olshaker written?
Mark Olshaker has 19 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1978 and 2025. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Mindhunter series with 2 books — and 17 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Mark Olshaker's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Mark Olshaker's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Mindhunter (1995–1997, 2 books).
How are Mark Olshaker's books organised into series?
This guide splits Mark Olshaker's 19 books into 1 named series and 17 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Mindhunter (2 books, 1995–1997).