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ⓘ About Rodney Riesel
Not only does Riesel have a passion for writing, but he also has a love of the beach, which is a location that helps inspire a lot of his stories. Immersing his readers in the world, the novels manage to intrigue and entertain, as he plays with the rules and tropes of the genre. Turning it all on its head, he really works at creating something new and different in the process, establishing a unique approach to the format that’s all his own. His readers have come to appreciate this too, as they follow his idiosyncratic characters that manage to stand out and really leave an impact on them. Largely looking at characters who enjoy a lifestyle of coastal living, much like himself, Riesel manages to put some of himself into his work.
All Book Series by Rodney Riesel
From Here to There of Short Stories
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2016
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rodney Riesel?
Not only does Riesel have a passion for writing, but he also has a love of the beach, which is a location that helps inspire a lot of his stories. Immersing his readers in the world, the novels manage to intrigue and entertain, as he plays with the rules and tropes of the genre. Turning it all on its head, he really works at creating something new and different in the process, establishing a unique approach to the format that's all his own.
Which Rodney Riesel series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Tales of Dan Coast series, the earliest of Rodney Riesel's multi-book series: it opens with Sleeping Dogs Lie (2012) and runs to 26 books across 2012–2026, ending with Hit and Run (2026). Rodney Riesel's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Rodney Riesel written?
Rodney Riesel has 76 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2026. 72 of them belong to 9 named series — the largest being the Tales of Dan Coast series with 26 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Rodney Riesel's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rodney Riesel's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Tales of Dan Coast (2012–2026, 26 books), Jake Stellar (2014–2026, 12 books) and Dunquin Cove (2014–2019, 3 books), plus 6 more.
How are Rodney Riesel's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rodney Riesel's 76 books into 9 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Tales of Dan Coast (26 books, 2012–2026); Jake Stellar (12 books, 2014–2026); Sunrise City (10 books, 2017–2026); Jensen Beach Mystery (6 books, 2019–2026); Allen Crane (5 books, 2021–2026), plus 4 further series.