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Robin Cook

4 Series • 43 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery Books
Start with: Blindsight (1991)
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Publication Order of Dr. Marissa Blumenthal Books
Start with: Outbreak (1987)
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Publication Order of Pia Grazdani Books
Start with: Death Benefit (2011)

ⓘ About Robin Cook

Robin was raised in Queens; New York, & he moved over to Leonia; New Jersey at the age of eight years, where he first had the “luxury” of getting his own room. Robin later on graduated from the Wesleyan University & Columbia University College-of Physicians & Surgeons. Cook finished his post graduate in medical training at the Harvard university. Currently, he divides most of his time in between his homes in Boston & Naples, Florida where Cook lives with his son and wife, Jean. He’s currently on a leave from Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. Cook has successfully combined the medical fact with the fantasy to produce succession of best selling books.

All Book Series by Robin Cook

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Blindsight

Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 1991

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1991
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Contagion

Book 2 of 16 · published 1995

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1995
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Chromosome 6

Book 3 of 16 · published 1997

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1997
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Vector

Book 4 of 16 · published 1999

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1999
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Marker

Book 5 of 16 · published 2005

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2005
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Crisis

Book 6 of 16 · published 2006

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2006
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Critical

Book 7 of 16 · published 2007

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2007
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Foreign Body

Book 8 of 16 · published 2008

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2008
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Intervention

Book 9 of 16 · published 2009

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2009
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Cure

Book 10 of 16 · published 2010

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2010
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Pandemic

Book 11 of 16 · published 2018

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2018
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Genesis

Book 12 of 16 · published 2019

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2019
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Night Shift

Book 13 of 16 · published 2022

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2022
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Manner of Death

Book 14 of 16 · published 2023

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2023
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Spasm

Book 15 of 16 · published 2025

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2025
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Bleed

Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2026

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2026
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Outbreak

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1987

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1987
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Vital Signs

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1991

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1991
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Death Benefit

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011

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2011
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Nano

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2012

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2012
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The Year of the Intern

Series opener · book 1 of 23 · published 1972

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1972
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Coma

Book 2 of 23 · published 1977

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1977
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Sphinx

Book 3 of 23 · published 1979

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1979
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Brain

Book 4 of 23 · published 1979

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1979
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Fever

Book 5 of 23 · published 1982

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1982
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Godplayer

Book 6 of 23 · published 1983

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1983
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Mindbend

Book 7 of 23 · published 1984

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1984
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Mortal Fear

Book 8 of 23 · published 1988

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1988
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Mutation

Book 9 of 23 · published 1989

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1989
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Harmful Intent

Book 10 of 23 · published 1990

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1990
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Terminal

Book 11 of 23 · published 1992

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1992
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Fatal Cure

Book 12 of 23 · published 1994

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1994
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Acceptable Risk

Book 13 of 23 · published 1995

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1995
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Invasion

Book 14 of 23 · published 1997

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1997
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Toxin

Book 15 of 23 · published 1998

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1998
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Shock

Book 16 of 23 · published 1999

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1999
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Abduction

Book 17 of 23 · published 2000

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2000
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Seizure

Book 18 of 23 · published 2003

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2003
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Cell

Book 19 of 23 · published 2014

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2014
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Host

Book 20 of 23 · published 2015

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2015
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Charlatans

Book 21 of 23 · published 2017

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2017
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Viral

Book 22 of 23 · published 2021

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2021
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Bellevue

Latest in the series · book 23 of 23 · published 2024

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2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Robin Cook?

Robin was raised in Queens; New York, & he moved over to Leonia; New Jersey at the age of eight years, where he first had the "luxury" of getting his own room. Robin later on graduated from the Wesleyan University & Columbia University College-of Physicians & Surgeons. Cook finished his post graduate in medical training at the Harvard university.

Which Robin Cook series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series, the earliest of Robin Cook's multi-book series: it opens with Blindsight (1991) and runs to 16 books across 1991–2026, ending with Bleed (2026).

How many books has Robin Cook written?

Robin Cook has 43 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1972 and 2026. 20 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series with 16 books — and 23 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.

In what order should Robin Cook's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Robin Cook's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Dr. Marissa Blumenthal (1987–1991, 2 books), Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery (1991–2026, 16 books) and Pia Grazdani (2011–2012, 2 books).

How are Robin Cook's books organised into series?

This guide splits Robin Cook's 43 books into 3 named series and 23 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery (16 books, 1991–2026); Dr. Marissa Blumenthal (2 books, 1987–1991); Pia Grazdani (2 books, 2011–2012).