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Alexandra Cooper Books in Order

20 Books
1996 – 2019 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

Because the overarching narrative, character relationships, and personal struggles of ADA Alexandra Cooper develop chronologically from book to book, the best way to read the series is in order of publication. Start with Cooper's debut in 1996 and follow her journey through all twenty novels.

Alexandra Cooper Novels in Order

  1. Final Jeopardy (1996)
  2. Likely to Die (1997)
  3. Cold Hit (1999)
  4. The Deadhouse (2001)
  5. The Bone Vault (2003)
  6. The Kills (2004)
  7. Entombed (2005)
  8. Death Dance (2006)
  9. Bad Blood (2007)
  10. Killer Heat (2008)
  11. Lethal Legacy (2009)
  12. Hell Gate (2010)
  13. Silent Mercy (2011)
  14. Night Watch (2012)
  15. Death Angel (2013)
  16. Terminal City (2014)
  17. Devil's Bridge (2015)
  18. Killer Look (2016)
  19. Deadfall (2017)
  20. Blood Oath (2019)

Crossovers and Anthologies

In addition to the main novels, Alexandra Cooper makes an appearance in a notable crossover short story:

  • "Surfing the Panther" (2014): Co-authored by Linda Fairstein and Steve Martini, this short story was published in the anthology FaceOff. It features Alex Cooper teaming up with Martini's defense attorney character Paul Madriani. It fits chronologically between Death Angel (2013) and Terminal City (2014).

Chronological Order and Reading Caveats

There are no alternate timelines, prequels, or complicated timeline shifts in the Alexandra Cooper universe. The chronological order matches the publication order exactly. The standalone short story "Surfing the Panther" can be read at any point after the middle of the series, but fits perfectly around publication year 2014.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Alexandra Cooper series?

You should start with the first novel, Final Jeopardy (1996), which establishes the main characters, the setting, and the core dynamics of the NYPD team.

QDo I need to read the Alexandra Cooper books in order?

Yes, it is highly recommended to read them in publication order. The personal relationships, character development, and professional career arcs evolve continuously from book to book.

QAre there any short stories or crossovers in the series?

Yes. The short story "Surfing the Panther" is a crossover featured in the 2014 anthology FaceOff, where Alex Cooper teams up with Steve Martini's legal thriller protagonist Paul Madriani.

QIs the Devlin Quick series connected to Alexandra Cooper?

No. While both series are written by Linda Fairstein and feature crime-solving protagonists, Devlin Quick is a middle-grade mystery series set in a separate universe.

QWhat is the final book in the Alexandra Cooper series?

The final novel in the series is Blood Oath, published in 2019.

QIs the series based on a true story?

The cases themselves are fictional, but they are heavily grounded in reality. Author Linda Fairstein drew directly from her two decades of experience leading the Sex Crimes Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.