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King & Maxwell books in order A series by David Baldacci

The King & Maxwell series by David Baldacci has 6 books, from Split Second (Sep 2003) to King and Maxwell (Nov 2013). Read it in order, starting with Split Second.

Reading order: 1 Split Second (2003) · 2 Hour Game (2004) · 3 Simple Genius (2007) · 4 First Family (2009) · 5 The Sixth Man (2011) · 6 King and Maxwell (2013)

Updated September 2026

All 6 King & Maxwell books in order

  1. 1.

    Split Second (Sep 2003)

    448 pages★ 3.6 (9 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Hour Game (Oct 2004)

    476 pages★ 4.3 (8 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Simple Genius (Apr 2007)

    432 pages★ 3.7 (10 ratings)

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  4. 4.

    First Family (Apr 2009)

    480 pages★ 4.0 (5 ratings)

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  5. 5.

    The Sixth Man (Apr 2011)

    451 pages★ 4.2 (6 ratings)

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  6. 6.

    King and Maxwell (Nov 2013)

    422 pages★ 4.4 (5 ratings)

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King & Maxwell FAQ

How many King & Maxwell books are there?
There are 6 King & Maxwell books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the King & Maxwell books in?
In publication order, starting with Split Second (Sep 2003): 1 Split Second (2003) · 2 Hour Game (2004) · 3 Simple Genius (2007) · 4 First Family (2009) · 5 The Sixth Man (2011) · 6 King and Maxwell (2013).
What is the first King & Maxwell book?
Split Second (Sep 2003).
What is the latest King & Maxwell book?
King and Maxwell (Nov 2013).
Is the King & Maxwell series finished?
There have been no new King & Maxwell books since 2013.
Did David Baldacci write other series?
Yes: Camel Club, John Puller, Will Robie, Vega Jane and Amos Decker.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.