Iris Johansen Books in Order

Iris Johansen is a New York Times bestselling author best known for her romantic suspense, thriller, and romance novels. She is the creator of the long-running Eve Duncan series and for the Catherine Ling, Kendra Michaels, Hannah Bryson, Kira Drake, and Logan Tanner series.

This page lists all Iris Johansen books in order, including her series and standalone novels, organized by publication order unless otherwise noted.

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The Death Mask (Eve Duncan #31), June 2025

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Eve Duncan Series (Books in Order)

The Eve Duncan series follows forensic sculptor Eve Duncan as she is working with the authorities to identify victims while searching for answers about her own daughter, Bonnie.

Some titles within the Eve Duncan series are also grouped as the Eve, Quinn, and Bonnie trilogy.

Reading Order

  1. The Face of Deception, 1998
  2. The Killing Game, 1999
  3. The Search, 2000
  4. Body of Lies, 2002
  5. Blind Alley, 2004
  6. Countdown, 2005
  7. Stalemate, 2006
  8. Quicksand, 2008
  9. Blood Game, 2009
  10. Eight Days to Live, 2010
  11. Chasing The Night, 2010
  12. Eve, 2011
  13. Quinn, 2011
  14. Bonnie, 2011
  15. Sleep No More, 2012
  16. Taking Eve, 2013
  17. Hunting Eve, 2013
  18. Silencing Eve, 2013
  19. Shadow Play, 2015
  20. Hide Away, 2016
  21. Night and Day, 2016
  22. Mind Game, 2017
  23. Shattered Mirror, 2018
  24. Dark Tribute, 2019
  25. Smokescreen, 2019
  26. The Persuasion, 2020
  27. The Bullet, 2021
  28. A Face to Die For, 2022
  29. Captive, 2022
  30. The Survivor, 2023
  31. The Death Mask, 2025

Catherine Ling Series (Books in Order)

The Catherine Ling series is set in the Eve Duncan universe and follows CIA intelligence operative Catherine Ling. While one novel appears within the Eve Duncan series, the remaining books form a standalone series centered on her character.

Reading Order

  1. Chasing The Night, 2010
  2. What Doesn’t Kill You, 2012
  3. Live to See Tomorrow, 2014
  4. Your Next Breath, 2015
  5. Vendetta, 2018

Kendra Michaels Series (Books in Order)

The Kendra Michaels series is set in the Eve Duncan universe and follows Kendra Michaels, a consultant with heightened sensory perception, as she assists in criminal investigations.

Co-authored with Roy Johansen.

Reading Order

  1. Close Your Eyes (#1), 2011
  2. With Open Eyes (#1.5), 2012
  3. Sight Unseen (#2), 2014
  4. The Naked Eye (#3), 2015
  5. Night Watch (#4), 2016
  6. Look Behind You (#5), 2017
  7. Double Blind (#6), 2018
  8. Hindsight (#7), 2020
  9. Blink of an Eye (#8), 2021
  10. Killer View (#9), 2022 (written by Roy Johansen with a foreword by Iris Johansen)
  11. More Than Meets The Eye (#10), 2023
  12. Flashback (#11), 2024
  13. Wait and See (#12), expected 2026

Hannah Bryson Series (Books in Order)

The Hannah Bryson series follows marine architect Hannah Bryson as she becomes involved in high-tech conspiracies and international espionage related to crime and global threats.

Reading Order

Co-authored with Roy Johansen.

  1. Silent Thunder, 2008
  2. Shadow Zone, 2010

Logan Tanner Series (Books in Order)

The Logan Tanner series follows professional gambler Logan Tanner as he enters dangerous situations that are tied to organized crime and international intrigue.

Reading Order

  1. High Stakes, 2021

Kira Drake Series (Books in Order)

The Kira Drake series follows specialist investigator Kira Drake who works with a trained search-and-rescue dog, as she helps authorities to hunt down violent criminals.

Reading Order

  1. On the Hunt, 2024

Short Story Anthologies

Standalone Novels

Historical and Contemporary Romance Series

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Clanad Series (Historical Romance)

Publication Order

  1. The Lady and the Unicorn, 1983
  2. The Last Bridge Home, 1987
  3. Across the River of Yesterday, 1987
  4. Magnificent Folly, 1989
  5. A Tough Man to Tame, 1991

Donovan Enterprises Series (Contemporary Romance)

Publication Order

  1. Stormy Vows, 1983
  2. Tempest at Sea, 1983

Reluctant Lark Series (Contemporary Romance)

Publication Order

  1. The Reluctant Lark, 1983
  2. The Bronzed Hawk, 1983

Sedikhan Series (Contemporary Romance)

Publication Order

  1. The Golden Barbarian, 1991
  2. The Golden Valkyrie, 1984
  3. The Trustworthy Redhead, 1984
  4. Capture the Rainbow, 1984
  5. Touch the Horizon, 1984
  6. A Summer Smile, 1985
  7. And the Desert Blooms, 1986
  8. Always, 1986
  9. Everlasting, 1986
  10. Til the End of Time, 1986
  11. The Last Bridge Home, 1987
  12. Across the River of Yesterday, 1987
  13. Star Light, Star Bright, 1987
  14. The Man from Half Moon Bay, 1988
  15. Blue Skies and Shining Promises, 1988
  16. Magnificent Folly, 1989
  17. Notorious, 1990
  18. A Tough Man to Tame, 1991

Santa Flores Series (Contemporary Romance)

Publication Order

  1. No Red Roses, 1984
  2. Return to Santa Flores, 1984

White Satin Series (Contemporary Romance)

Publication Order

  1. White Satin, 1985
  2. Blue Velvet, 1985
  3. And the Desert Blooms, 1986

Wind Dancer Series (Historical Romance)

Publication Order

  1. The Wind Dancer, 1991
  2. Storm Winds, 1991
  3. Reap the Wind, 1997
  4. Final Target, 2001

Lion’s Bride Series (Historical Romance)

Publication Order

  1. Lion’s Bride, 1996
  2. The Treasure, 2008

Other Contributed Series

  • York, The Renegade, 1986 (Shamrock Trinity)
  • Matilda, the Adventuress, 1987 (Delaneys of Killaroo series)
  • Wild Silver, 1988 (Delaneys the Untamed Years series)
  • This Fierce Splendor, 1988 (Delaney Dynasty series)
  • Satin Ice, 1988 (Delaneys the Untamed Years II series)

Standalone Romance Novels

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  • The Forever Dream, 1985
  • The Spellbinder, 1987
  • One Touch of Topaz, 1988
  • Strong, Hot Winds, 1988
  • Wicked Jake Darcy, 1989
  • Tender Savage, 1990
  • An Unexpected Song, 1990
  • Winter Bride, 1992
  • The Tiger Prince, 1992
  • Star-Spangled Bride, 1993
  • The Magnificent Rogue, 1993
  • The Beloved Scoundrel, 1994
  • Midnight Warrior, 1994
  • Dark Rider, 1995

Iris Johansen Biography

Iris Johansen books in order

Iris Johansen is an American author best known for her romantic suspense, thriller novels and romance stories. She was born in 1938 in St Louis, Missouri and later moved to Georgia where she currently lives with her family.

She began her writing career in the 1980s, initially publishing contemporary romanced. Over time, her work also included historical romances, romantic suspense, and crime thrillers.

Iris Johansen became known worldwide with the Eve Duncan series, which launched in the late 1990s and became one of her longest-running book series.

She has also written several spin-offs series connected to the Eve Duncan novels, including the Catherine Ling and Kendra Michaels series, as well as a number of standalone series. In addition to her solo novels, Iris Johansen has co-authored several books with her son, Roy Johansen, including some in the Kendra Michaels and Hannah Bryson series. Her daughter, Tamara, has also contributed to her work as a research assistant.

Iris Johansen Book Adaptations

The Killing Game – Television film adaptation of the Eve Duncan novel The Killing Game (2011)

Iris Johansen Awards and Honors

Awards

  • Romantic Times Historical Romance (Award 1996)
  • Romantic Times Suspense Award (1999)
  • Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Thriller (2016)

Nominations and Shortlists

  • Flashback – Thriller Award for Best Series Novel (2025)

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87 Comments

  1. I think I”ve read the complete Eve Duncan series, but haven’t read where she finds Bonnies grave, which book is it.

    1. She was digging the grave in Bonnie – I don’t want to give away more spoilers.

    2. its it the books that are called eve then Quinn then bonnie. in bonnie u will find out how she died and where she was buried. great books

  2. Iris Johansen is my favorite mystery writer. And I adore her books about Eve and her friends.

  3. I have a lot of Iris Johanson boos and look for the ones I don’ t have. One day I will own them all. She is one heck of a writer. I have loved every book I have read. I will admit the Eve Duncan books are my favorite.

  4. Iris Johansen is my all time favorite author…lover her books!!!!

  5. I just read my first Iris Johansen book, Bonnie. It certainly won’t be my last by this author. The perfect book for a vacation day of reading.

  6. hello
    i read most of eve duncan series, i didn’t do it in order
    i ended re-reading bonnie book twice, i really enjoyed eve duncan
    series.
    i would love cathering ling series

    1. I have added the Cathering Ling series at your request. Since there are only 3 books at the moment, rather than starting a new page for them, I have added them right here. Afterall they are a spin-off series from Even Duncan, so they deserve to be listed together.

      1. You do not list Your Next Breath as a Catherine Ling book? I have it. It was first published in April 2015.

        1. Your Next Breath is listed at the very bottom of the page as #4 in the Catherine Ling book.

  7. The first book I read was Quicksand and then Blood Game. Now I am reading Eight Days to Live and the next will be Chasing the Night. Then I will hope to find the next book or find the beginning of the series. If her books are the only ones I’ll ever read, that will be just fine with me.

    1. i have become hooked on them I almost don’t want to finish the series..i have about 5 books left including the ling series

  8. I just found Iris about three months ago and put her down. I hope she writes more. Thanks

  9. Both Killer Dreams and No One to Trust are identified as Eve Duncan books. Where do they fall in the Series, I did not find them in the list of 19. Thanks

    1. Killer Dreams is about Sophie Dunston, a therapist, and No One To Trust is about Elena Kyler, a trained assassin. Both are romantic suspense novels, but neither is in the Eve Duncan series.

      1. In No One To Trust Elena falls in love with Galen whom appeared in more than one Eve Duncan novel as a friend of Logan’s. Their relationship is mentioned in Dead Aim so it comes before that.

        1. I’m also trying to read this series in order but am having trouble finding an accurate list of the correct order, too. In Dead Aim, Elena is already married to Galen. She’s not mentioned in 1, 2, 3, 4 on this list. I haven’t read No One To Trust but if she is falling in love with Galen in it, then that book must come immediately before Dead Aim.

          BTW, Dead Aim was completely missing from the series list that I was following on another website so I read 3 books past that one before I realized that I had missed it. I dislike missing books in a series and learning stuff ahead of time that should be revealed slowly in previous books.

          If Killer Dreams has any characters from the Eve Duncan series (Eve, Joe, Galen, Logan, Sarah, Jane, Elena), then where does it fall in the series order?

          1. I’m Googling to find an accurate series list. I found one labeled as “Eve Duncan & Friends.” It lists Fatal Tide and Firestorm as coming after Dead Aim but before Blind Alley. From the descriptions, they don’t seem to include Eve Duncan but do include characters from previous books.

          2. I have read these from the beginning with the “friends” books in order in the series. The order I read them in so far is: 1. The Face of Deception, 2. The Killing Game, 3. The Search, 4. Body of Lies, 5. No One to Trust, 6. Dead Aim, 7. Fatal Tide, 8. Blind Alley, 9. Countdown, 10. Killer Dreams, 11. Stalemate, 12. Pandora’s Daughter, 13. Quicksand, 14. Dark Summer, 15. Blood Game, 16. Eight Days to Live, 17. Chasing the Night, 18. Eve, 19. Quinn, 20. Bonnie, 21. What Doesn’t Kill You (not read), 22. Sleep No More (Not Read), 23. Taking Eve, 24. Hunting Eve, 25. Silencing Eve. I haven’t read the last few books after Silencing Eve yet either but believe that “Live to See Tomorrow” comes after “Silencing Eve” and then Shadow Play, Hide Away and Night and Day. I believe that catches up the list.

    3. No One To Trust– is actually not an Eve Duncan book (or Ling, or Michaels) but it does happen in the general Duncan universe. It tells the story of how Sean Galen and his wife meet. It can be read at any time but best after the Eve/Quinn/Bonnie trio.

  10. Iris Johansen is one of my all time favorite authors!! I think I have read most of her books!!!

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