Reading Order
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Start with Hot Blooded and continue through all 9 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Hot Blooded
Book 2 by Lisa Jackson • Published 2001
Detective Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya chase a killer whose crimes feel personal, and whose taunts won’t stop. As the case tightens, Bentz is forced to face old guilt and a threat that won’t stay in the past.
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New Orleans reading order
Ends with The Last Sinner
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Book 2:Hot Blooded
Lisa Jackson • 2001
Detective Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya chase a killer whose crimes feel personal, and whose taunts won’t stop. As the case tightens, Bentz is forced to face old guilt and a threat that won’t stay in the past.
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Book 4:Cold Blooded
Lisa Jackson • 2002
Bentz and Montoya return to the hunt as a new string of murders points to a predator who knows how to get inside his victims’ lives. The closer they get, the more the killer seems focused on Bentz himself.
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Book 6:Shiver
Lisa Jackson • 2006
Detectives Bentz and Montoya face a case that reaches back into a past investigation and refuses to stay closed. As bodies appear and fear spreads, Bentz realizes the killer may be finishing an old, unfinished story.
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Book 8:Absolute Fear
Lisa Jackson • 2007
A killer’s pattern points to a terrifying plan, and the investigators following it realize they may be running out of time. As fear spreads, absolute certainty becomes impossible, and one wrong assumption could be fatal.
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Book 10:Lost Souls
Lisa Jackson • 2008
Detectives Bentz and Montoya investigate a case that blurs the line between the living and the dead, with clues that feel deliberately staged. As the body count rises, they’re forced to confront a killer who loves con...
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Book 12:Malice
Lisa Jackson • 2009
Detective Rick Bentz is pulled into a case that echoes an old nightmare, and the evidence points to someone who knows him too well. With Reuben Montoya at his side, Bentz races to stop a killer driven by malice and me...
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Book 14:Devious
Lisa Jackson • 2011
Detectives Bentz and Montoya chase a killer whose crimes feel staged to send a message. As the investigation tightens, Bentz is forced to revisit painful history, and every clue points to someone who enjoys control.
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Book 16:Never Die Alone
Lisa Jackson • 2015
A killer targets victims who think they’re safe, and the clues point to someone who hides in plain sight. As the investigation tightens, the message is clear: no one should expect to survive, and some people never die...
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Book 17:The Last Sinner
Lisa Jackson • 2023
Detectives Bentz and Montoya face a case with chilling religious overtones and a killer who wants to be remembered. As the clues tighten, they realize the last sinner may be the one planning the next murder.
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What is the best order to read the New Orleans series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Hot Blooded.
How many books are in the New Orleans series?
There are 9 books currently listed in the New Orleans series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the New Orleans series?
New readers should start with Hot Blooded, the first book in the reading order.
Is the New Orleans series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2001 to 2023.