Iris Johansen Books in Order
Iris Johansen is an American thriller and romantic suspense author best known for the Eve Duncan series, featurijng a forensic sculptor whose personal tragedy drives her to identify victims and bring closure to grieving families. The series has sold over 20 million copies and was adapted into a 2011 Lifetime film. Iris Johansen is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with more than 50 consecutive bestsellers written so far.
This page lists all Iris Johansen books in order, the Eve Duncan, Catherine Ling, Kendra Michaels, Hannah Bryson, Logan Tanner, and Kira Drake series, along with her standalone thrillers and romance novels. Several of the Kendra Michaels and Hannah Bryson books are co-authored with her son, Roy Johansen.
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Eve Duncan Series (Books in Order)
The Eve Duncan series follows forensic sculptor Eve Duncan, who uses her skill at reconstructing faces from skulls to help identify crime victims, work that became much more personal after her young daughter Bonnie was kidnapped and murdered. Set mostly in Georgia, the series also includes friends and family around Eve, such as ex-Navy SEAL Joe Quinn and Eve’s adopted daughter Jane MacGuire, who becomes more important in the later books. The series has three self-contained trilogies: Eve/Quinn/Bonnie, Taking Eve/Hunting Eve/Silencing Eve, and Shadow Play/Hide Away/Night and Day, which are best read as mini trilogies within the larger series.
Reading Order
- The Face of Deception, 1998
- The Killing Game, 1999
- The Search, 2000
- Body of Lies, 2002
- Blind Alley, 2004
- Countdown, 2005
- Stalemate, 2006
- Quicksand, 2008
- Blood Game, 2009
- Eight Days to Live, 2010
- Chasing The Night, 2010
- Eve, 2011
- Quinn, 2011
- Bonnie, 2011
- Sleep No More, 2012
- Taking Eve, 2013
- Hunting Eve, 2013
- Silencing Eve, 2013
- Shadow Play, 2015
- Hide Away, 2016
- Night and Day, 2016
- Mind Game, 2017
- Shattered Mirror, 2018
- Dark Tribute, 2019
- Smokescreen, 2019
- The Persuasion, 2020
- The Bullet, 2021
- A Face to Die For, 2022
- Captive, 2022
- The Survivor, 2023
- The Death Mask, 2025
Catherine Ling Series (Books in Order)
The Catherine Ling spin-off series follows CIA intelligence operative Catherine Ling, a highly skilled agent who first appeard in the Eve Duncan books before getting her own series. Set in the world of secret government spy operations, the books take Catherine through highly dangerous missions that are related to her complicated past.
Reading Order
- Chasing The Night, 2010
- What Doesn’t Kill You, 2012
- Live to See Tomorrow, 2014
- Your Next Breath, 2015
- Vendetta, 2018
Kendra Michaels Series (Books in Order)
The Kendra Michaels series follows consultant Kendra Michaels, who spent the first twenty years of her life blind and gained extraordinarily sharp observational skills in the form of heightened senses after a surgical procedure restored her sight. She now uses these skills to help the FBI and local law enforcement in San Diego with criminal investigations. She often works together with agent Adam Lynch and bodyguard Jessie Mercado. Kendra Michaels also first appeared in the Eve Duncan universe before getting her own series.
Co-authored with Roy Johansen.
Reading Order
- Close Your Eyes, 2011
- With Open Eyes, 2012
- Sight Unseen, 2014
- The Naked Eye, 2015
- Night Watch, 2016
- Look Behind You, 2017
- Double Blind, 2018
- Hindsight, 2020
- Blink of an Eye, 2021
- Killer View, 2022
- More Than Meets The Eye, 2023
- Flashback, 2024
- Wait and See, 2026
Hannah Bryson Series (Books in Order)
The Hannah Bryson series follows marine architect Hannah Bryson specialized in submersibles who gets involved in high-tech conspiracies and international espionage cases related to global threats often involving marine technology.
Co-authored with Roy Johansen.
Reading Order
- Silent Thunder, 2008
- Shadow Zone, 2010
Logan Tanner Series (Books in Order)
The Logan Tanner series follows wealthy professional gambler Logan Tanner with a secret past who enters dangerous situations that are tied to organized crime and international intrigue. In the currently one book in the series, he causes conflict between various Mafia bosses in order to save Lara Balkon.
Reading Order
- 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 around the world.
Reading Order
- On the Hunt, 2024
Standalone Novels
- The Ugly Duckling, 1994
- Long After Midnight, 1997
- And Then You Die, 1997
- No One To Trust, 2002
- Dead Aim, 2002
- Fatal Tide, 2003
- Firestorm, 2004
- On The Run, 2005
- Killer Dreams, 2006
- Pandora’s Daughter, 2007
- Dark Summer, 2008
- Deadlock, 2009
- Storm Cycle, 2009 (with Roy Johansen)
- The Perfect Witness, 2014
- No Easy Target, 2017
- Chaos, 2020
Short Story Anthologies
Historical and Contemporary Romance Series
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Clanad Series (Historical Romance)
Publication Order
- The Lady and the Unicorn, 1983
- The Last Bridge Home, 1987
- Across the River of Yesterday, 1987
- Magnificent Folly, 1989
- A Tough Man to Tame, 1991
Donovan Enterprises Series (Contemporary Romance)
Publication Order
- Stormy Vows, 1983
- Tempest at Sea, 1983
Reluctant Lark Series (Contemporary Romance)
Publication Order
- The Reluctant Lark, 1983
- The Bronzed Hawk, 1983
Sedikhan Series (Contemporary Romance)
Publication Order
- The Golden Barbarian, 1991
- The Golden Valkyrie, 1984
- The Trustworthy Redhead, 1984
- Capture the Rainbow, 1984
- Touch the Horizon, 1984
- A Summer Smile, 1985
- And the Desert Blooms, 1986
- Always, 1986
- Everlasting, 1986
- Til the End of Time, 1986
- The Last Bridge Home, 1987
- Across the River of Yesterday, 1987
- Star Light, Star Bright, 1987
- The Man from Half Moon Bay, 1988
- Blue Skies and Shining Promises, 1988
- Magnificent Folly, 1989
- Notorious, 1990
- A Tough Man to Tame, 1991
Santa Flores Series (Contemporary Romance)
Publication Order
- No Red Roses, 1984
- Return to Santa Flores, 1984
White Satin Series (Contemporary Romance)
Publication Order
- White Satin, 1985
- Blue Velvet, 1985
- And the Desert Blooms, 1986
Wind Dancer Series (Historical Romance)
Publication Order
- The Wind Dancer, 1991
- Storm Winds, 1991
- Reap the Wind, 1997
- Final Target, 2001
Lion’s Bride Series (Historical Romance)
Publication Order
- Lion’s Bride, 1996
- 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 is an American author best known for her romantic suspense, thriller novels and romance books. Her most famous series is Eve Duncan, which sparked the creation of the Katherine Ling, and Kendra Michaels spin-off series, followed by the standalone Hannah Bryson, Logan Tanner, and Kira Drake series.
Iris Johansen was born on April 7, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri and later moved to Georgia where she currently lives with her family. She began writing after her children left home for college, starting out with romance novels in the early 1980s. Her first published novel was Touch the Horizon in 1984.
She changed genres to historical romantic suspense in 1991 with The Wind Dancer, then made the move to modern romantic suspense with The Ugly Duckling in 1996. The following year she launched the Eve Duncan series with The Face of Deception, which became the major series of her career. With it, she became a #1 New York Times bestselling author, with more than 50 consecutive bestsellers across a career of more than 40 years.
Iris Johansen has collaborated extensively with her son, Roy Johansen, who is himself an Edgar Award-winning screenwriter and novelist, on the Kendra Michaels and Hannah Bryson series and a standalone novel. Her daughter, Tamara, works as her research assistant.
Iris Johansen Book Adaptations
The Killing Game – adapted into the Lifetime television film The Killing Game (2011)
Iris Johansen Awards and Honors
Awards
- Romantic Times Historical Romance (1996)
- Romantic Times Suspense Award (1999)
- Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Thriller (2016)
Nominations and Shortlists
- Flashback – ITW Award for Best Series Novel (2025)
I missed one of the books and do not know the title. It is the one where Eve finds out she has a sister and that sister has been committed. Can anyone help, please?
Nancy, the book is Sleep No More.
Does Eve ever find Bonnie’s body? Which book.
I want to know myself did you find out
Yes she does! In the 3 books “Eve”, “Quinn”, and “Bonnie”. Bonnie is where it all comes together and they learn where she is and what exactly happened! Don’t want to give spoilers, but it’s heartbreaking! But AMAZING books!!
This is one of the best series I have read ever. I got so wrapped up in Eve and Bonnie that I couldn’t put the books down until I finished them. I couldn’t wait for the next one to come out. I still reread them. Every time I find something I missed the first time. I just can’t get enough of them. I also like the Catherine Ling books and can’t wait for the next one to come out. Thank you for getting me through a tough time in my life,.
I have really enjoyed these books and also the talking books that I can listen to as well.
I cried when I learned what happen to Bonnie, even though I understood that the person
was trying to save here. I have two children my self and I believe it would be a heart brake
if it were to happen to my husband and I. I definitely will continue reading her books and
listening to the talking books. Good Luck in your new series!
I found these books because I didnt know what to read, and i was merely browsing my local library. I found a title that seemed intriguing, and i couldnt put it down!!! I found out the series, and now i want to try and read them in order!
I too, like Brittany started my reading of the Eve Duncan novels later in the series. I just finished Body Of Lies and am starting Dead Aim. Not reading these books in order is actually no big deal considering the 1st book I read was Stalemate years ago. I just love how you don’t necessarily have to read them all in order to understand them .. Does leave some questions about what character fits in where but that’s easy enough to solve. Hope Iris keeps writing about Eve, Joe and all the others .. She makes you feel like you really know the characters. After I read these 8 books, I’ll be reading the Catherine Ling books. Can’t get enough of Iris Johansen!!!!
I thoroughly enjoy reading this series by Iris Johansen. I look forward to more.
I love this series from Iris Johanson. I have a hard time putting the book down once I start reading.
I first was introduced to these books by my mom. She only had the last half of the series so I started reading the series with Eve. So after reading all the ones she had I am not reading the first half. I’m about to be started on Dead Aim… I’m also a fan of Kendra. I like her better than Catherine
In a perfect world we would read the Eve Duncan series first book through the last book. I was not that fortunate, but thank you so much for the chronological list of books. Now I will start looking. I love these books.