Cover of Pronto

Raylan Givens books in order A series by Elmore Leonard

The Raylan Givens series by Elmore Leonard has 4 books, from Pronto (1993) to Raylan Goes to Detroit (2018). Read it in order, starting with Pronto.

Reading order: 1 Pronto (1993) · 2 Riding the Rap (1995) · 3 Raylan (2012) · 4 Raylan Goes to Detroit (2018)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Raylan Givens books in order

  1. 1.

    Pronto (1993)

    292 pages★ 3.7 (6 ratings)

  2. 2.

    Riding the Rap (1995)

    315 pages

  3. 3.

    Raylan (Dec 2012)

    263 pages

  4. 4.

    Raylan Goes to Detroit (2018)

Raylan Givens FAQ

How many Raylan Givens books are there?
There are 4 Raylan Givens books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Raylan Givens books in?
In publication order, starting with Pronto (1993): 1 Pronto (1993) · 2 Riding the Rap (1995) · 3 Raylan (2012) · 4 Raylan Goes to Detroit (2018).
What is the first Raylan Givens book?
Pronto (1993).
What is the latest Raylan Givens book?
Raylan Goes to Detroit (2018).
Is the Raylan Givens series finished?
There have been no new Raylan Givens books since 2018; Elmore Leonard died in 2013.

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