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Charles Jenkins Books in Order

3 Books
2019 – 2022 Published
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01
The Eighth Sister
The Eighth Sister
2019
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02
The Last Agent
The Last Agent
2020
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03
The Silent Sisters
The Silent Sisters
2022
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The Recommended Reading Order

There are two primary ways to approach Charles Jenkins' stories. Because Jenkins is a major supporting character in Robert Dugoni's earlier legal thrillers, you can choose to dive straight into his espionage trilogy or start from his absolute beginning.

Option 1: The Espionage Trilogy (Recommended)

If you are here for pure, high-stakes international spy thrillers, start directly with the Charles Jenkins series. This trilogy is standalone, fast-paced, and follows Jenkins as he is pulled out of retirement. David Sloane makes a cameo in the first book, but you don't need any prior context to enjoy these novels.

  1. The Eighth Sister (2019)
  2. The Last Agent (2020)
  3. The Silent Sisters (2022)

Option 2: The Completist Path (Starting with David Sloane)

To see how Charles Jenkins was first introduced as a retired CIA agent turned investigator and close friend to attorney David Sloane, you can read the David Sloane series first. Jenkins appears throughout these legal thrillers, assisting Sloane with investigative work and high-stakes courtroom battles before spinning off into his own series.

  1. The Jury Master (2006)
  2. Wrongful Death (2009)
  3. Bodily Harm (2010)
  4. Murder One (2011)
  5. The Conviction (2012)

Chronological vs. Publication Order

For both the David Sloane series and the Charles Jenkins trilogy, the publication order matches the chronological timeline perfectly. Dugoni's plots build directly on the consequences of the preceding books, so reading them in order of release is highly recommended to avoid major spoilers regarding Jenkins' family life, his legal trials, and his missions in Russia.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Charles Jenkins books?

We recommend starting with The Eighth Sister (2019), which begins his standalone espionage trilogy. If you want to follow his entire history from his first appearance as a supporting character, start with the David Sloane legal thriller The Jury Master (2006).

QIs the Charles Jenkins series finished?

Yes. Robert Dugoni designed the main spy narrative of Charles Jenkins as a trilogy, which wraps up in The Silent Sisters (2022).

QAre the David Sloane and Charles Jenkins series connected?

Yes. Charles Jenkins originated as David Sloane's investigator friend in the David Sloane series, and Sloane returns the favor with a brief cameo appearance in The Eighth Sister.

QDo I need to read the Tracy Crosswhite series to understand Charles Jenkins?

No. Although both series are written by Robert Dugoni and share Pacific Northwest settings, they are completely independent and do not share storylines or characters.

QWhat is the premise of the Charles Jenkins espionage series?

The series follows retired CIA officer Charles Jenkins, now in his sixties and running a security consulting firm. He is pulled back into active spy service to run high-stakes missions inside modern Russia while protecting his family.