Joanna Brady books in order A series by J. A. Jance
The Joanna Brady series by J. A. Jance has 20 books, from Desert Heat (1993) to Blessing of the Lost Girls (2023). Read it in order, starting with Desert Heat.
Reading order: 1 Desert Heat (1993) · 2 Tombstone Courage (1994) · 3 Shoot/don't Shoot (1995) · 4 Dead to Rights (1996) · 5 Skeleton Canyon (1997) · 6 Rattlesnake Crossing (1998) · 7 Outlaw Mountain (1999) · 8 Devil's Claw (2000) · 9 Paradise Lost (2012) · 10 Partner in Crime (2002) · … all 20 below
Updated September 2026
All 20 Joanna Brady books in order
- 1.
Desert Heat (1993)
- 2.
Tombstone Courage (1994)
- 3.
Shoot/don't Shoot (1995)
- 4.
Dead to Rights (1996)
- 5.
Skeleton Canyon (1997)
- 6.
Rattlesnake Crossing (1998)
- 7.
Outlaw Mountain (1999)
- 8.
Devil's Claw (2000)
- 9.
Paradise Lost (2012)
- 10.
Partner in Crime (2002)
- 11.
Exit Wounds (2003)
- 12.
Dead Wrong (2006)
- 13.
Damage Control (2008)
- 14.
Fire and Ice (2009)
- 15.
Judgment Call (2012)
- 16.
Remains of Innocence (2014)
- 17.
Downfall (2016)
- 18.
Field of Bones (2018)
- 19.
Missing and Endangered (2021)
- 20.
Blessing of the Lost Girls (2023)
Joanna Brady FAQ
- How many Joanna Brady books are there?
- There are 20 Joanna Brady books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Joanna Brady books in?
- In publication order, starting with Desert Heat (1993): 1 Desert Heat (1993) · 2 Tombstone Courage (1994) · 3 Shoot/don't Shoot (1995) · 4 Dead to Rights (1996) · 5 Skeleton Canyon (1997) · 6 Rattlesnake Crossing (1998) · … all 20 below.
- What is the first Joanna Brady book?
- Desert Heat (1993).
- What is the latest Joanna Brady book?
- Blessing of the Lost Girls (2023).
- Is the Joanna Brady series finished?
- No, J. A. Jance is still adding to it.
- Did J. A. Jance write other series?
- Yes: J. P. Beaumont and Ali Reynolds.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.