Steve Berry Books in Order

Wondering what order to read Steve Berry's 40 books in (2003–2026)? This guide sorts every book in publication order and groups all 3 series so you always know which titles connect.

Cotton Malone

26 books

Ongoing
  1. Book 0.5: The Admiral's Mark
    Book 0.5

    The Admiral's Mark

    First published 2012

    Cotton Malone
  2. Book 1: The Templar Legacy
    Book 1

    The Templar Legacy

    First published 2006

    Cotton Malone
  3. Book 2: The Alexandria Link
    Book 2

    The Alexandria Link

    First published 2007

    Cotton Malone
  4. Book 3: The Venetian Betrayal
    Book 3

    The Venetian Betrayal

    First published 2007

    Cotton Malone
  5. Book 4: The Charlemagne Pursuit
    Book 4

    The Charlemagne Pursuit

    First published 2008

    Cotton Malone
  6. Book 5: The Paris Vendetta
    Book 5

    The Paris Vendetta

    First published 2009

    Cotton Malone
  7. Book 5.5: The Balkan Escape
    Book 5.5

    The Balkan Escape

    First published 2010

    Cotton MaloneCassiopeia Vitt Adventure
  8. Book 6: The Emperor's Tomb
    Book 6

    The Emperor's Tomb

    First published 2010

    Cotton Malone
  9. Book 6.5: The Devil's Gold
    Book 6.5

    The Devil's Gold

    First published 2011

    Cotton Malone
  10. Book 7: The Jefferson Key
    Book 7

    The Jefferson Key

    First published 2011

    Cotton Malone
  11. Book 7.5: The Tudor Plot
    Book 7.5

    The Tudor Plot

    First published 2013

    Cotton Malone
  12. Book 8: The King's Deception
    Book 8

    The King's Deception

    First published 2013

    Cotton Malone
  13. Book 9: The Lincoln Myth
    Book 9

    The Lincoln Myth

    First published 2014

    Cotton Malone
  14. Book 9.5: The Devil's Bones
    Book 9.5

    The Devil's Bones

    First published 2014

    Cotton Malone
  15. Book 10: The Patriot Threat
    Book 10

    The Patriot Threat

    First published 2015

    Cotton Malone
  16. Book 11: The 14th Colony
    Book 11

    The 14th Colony

    First published 2016

    Cotton Malone
  17. Book 12: The Lost Order
    Book 12

    The Lost Order

    First published 2017

    Cotton Malone
  18. Book 12.5: The Devils' Due
    Book 12.5

    The Devils' Due

    First published 2006

    Cotton Malone
  19. Book 13: The Bishop's Pawn
    Book 13

    The Bishop's Pawn

    First published 2018

    Cotton Malone
  20. Book 14: The Malta Exchange
    Book 14

    The Malta Exchange

    First published 2019

    Cotton Malone
  21. Book 15: The Warsaw Protocol
    Book 15

    The Warsaw Protocol

    First published 2020

    Cotton Malone
  22. Book 16: The Kaiser's Web
    Book 16

    The Kaiser's Web

    First published 2021

    Cotton Malone
  23. Book 17: The Last Kingdom
    Book 17

    The Last Kingdom

    First published 2023

    Cotton Malone
  24. Book 18: The Atlas Maneuver
    Book 18

    The Atlas Maneuver

    First published 2024

    Cotton Malone
  25. Book 19: The Medici Return
    Book 19

    The Medici Return

    First published 2025

    Cotton Malone
  26. Book 20: The Devil's Bible
    Book 20

    The Devil's Bible

    First published 2026

    Cotton Malone

Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure

5 books

Ongoing
  1. Book 1: The Balkan Escape
    Book 1

    The Balkan Escape

    First published 2010

    Cotton MaloneCassiopeia Vitt Adventure
  2. Book 2: The Museum of Mysteries
    Book 2

    The Museum of Mysteries

    First published 2018

    Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure
  3. Book 3: The Lake of Learning
    Book 3

    The Lake of Learning

    First published 2019

    Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure
  4. Book 4: The House of Long Ago
    Book 4

    The House of Long Ago

    First published 2020

    Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure
  5. Book 5: The End of Forever
    Book 5

    The End of Forever

    First published 2021

    Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure

Luke Daniels

2 books

Ongoing
  1. Book 1: The 9th Man
    Book 1

    The 9th Man

    First published 2023

    Luke Daniels
  2. Book 2: Red Star Falling
    Book 2

    Red Star Falling

    First published 2024

    Luke Daniels

All Steve Berry books in publication order

Every Steve Berry book, in the order it was published.

  1. 2003: The Amber Room
  2. 2004: The Romanov Prophecy
  3. 2005: The Third Secret
  4. 2006: The Devils' Due
  5. 2006: The Templar Legacy
  6. 2007: The Alexandria Link
  7. 2007: The Venetian Betrayal
  8. 2008: The Charlemagne Pursuit
  9. 2009: The Paris Vendetta
  10. 2010: The Balkan Escape
    2010

    The Balkan Escape

    Cotton MaloneCassiopeia Vitt Adventure
  11. 2010: The Emperor's Tomb
  12. 2011: The Devil's Gold
  13. 2011: The Jefferson Key
  14. 2012: The Admiral's Mark
  15. 2012: The Columbus Affair
  16. 2013: The King's Deception
  17. 2013: The Tudor Plot
  18. 2014: The Devil's Bones
  19. 2014: The Lincoln Myth
  20. 2015: The Patriot Threat
  21. 2016: Shadow Tag
  22. 2016: The 14th Colony
  23. 2017: Past Prologue
  24. 2017: The Lost Order
  25. 2018: The Bishop's Pawn
  26. 2018: The Museum of Mysteries
  27. 2019: The Lake of Learning
  28. 2019: The Malta Exchange
  29. 2020: The House of Long Ago
  30. 2020: The Warsaw Protocol
  31. 2021: The End of Forever
  32. 2021: The Kaiser's Web
  33. 2022: The Omega Factor
  34. 2023: The 9th Man
  35. 2023: The Last Kingdom
  36. 2024: Red Star Falling
  37. 2024: The Atlas Maneuver
  38. 2025: The List
  39. 2025: The Medici Return
  40. 2026: The Devil's Bible

Frequently asked questions

What order should you read Steve Berry's books in?

Steve Berry's books form 3 series, including Cotton Malone (start with The Admiral's Mark), Cassiopeia Vitt Adventure (start with The Balkan Escape), and Luke Daniels (start with The 9th Man) — read each series in publication order starting from the title noted. The longest, Cotton Malone, runs 26 books deep. The other 8 standalone books can be read whenever you like.

How many books has Steve Berry written?

Steve Berry has written 40 books, split across 3 series and 8 standalone books. They were published between 2003 and 2026.

What is Steve Berry's newest book?

Steve Berry's newest book is The Devil's Bible, published in 2026. It's part of the Cotton Malone series.

Do you need to read Cotton Malone in order?

Yes — Steve Berry's Cotton Malone is a 26-book series best read in order, starting with The Admiral's Mark. The series is still ongoing, so newer entries continue to release after this one.

What was Steve Berry's first book?

Steve Berry's first published book was The Amber Room, released in 2003. It was a standalone release.

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