Robin Cook Books In Order
Robin Cook is an American author best known for his medical thriller novels, which often focus on medical and ethical issues. His work is often credited with helping establish the medical thriller as a distinct genre.
This page lists all Robin Cook books in order, including his complete series and standalone novels, organized by publication order and chronological order where applicable.
Latest Robin Cook Books
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Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery Series (Books in Order)
The Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series follows two medical examiners investigating crimes usually related to their profession.
Publication Order
- Blindsight, 1991
- Contagion, 1995
- Chromosome Six, 1997
- Vector, 1999
- Marker, 2005
- Crisis, 2006
- Critical, 2007
- Foreign Body, 2008
- Intervention, 2009
- Cure, 2010
- Pandemic, 2018
- Genesis, 2019
- Night Shift, 2022
- Manner of Death, 2023
- Spasm, 2025
Dr. Marissa Blumenthal Series (Books in Order)
The Dr. Marissa Blumenthal series follows a physician involved in cases related to medical ethics and professional misconduct.
Publication Order
- Outbreak, 1987
- Vital Signs, 1990
Pia Grazdani Series (Books in Order)
The Pia Grazdani series follows a medical student working on cases involving public health and scientific fraud.
Publication Order
- Death Benefit, 2011
- Nano, 2013
Short Story Collections and Anthologies
- Suspense Magazine February 2012, 2012 (with John Raab)
Standalone Novels
- The Year of the Intern, 1972
- Coma, 1977
- Sphinx, 1979
- Brain, 1981
- Fever, 1982
- Godplayer, 1983
- Mindbend, 1985
- Mortal Fear, 1988
- Harmful Intent, 1989
- Mutation, 1989
- Terminal, 1982
- Fatal Cure, 1993
- Acceptable Risk, 1994
- Invasion, 1997
- Toxin, 1997
- Abduction, 1999
- Shock, 2000
- Seizure, 2002
- Cell, 2014
- Host, 2015
- Charlatans, 2017
- Viral, 2021
- Bellevue, 2024
Robin Cook Biography
Robin Cook is a New York Times bestselling author of medical thriller novels, which are inspired by his background in medicine. He is widely credited with helping establish the medical thriller as a separate thriller genre.
Author website: robincook.com
Robin Cook was born in 1940 in New York City. He studied chemistry and government at Wesleyan University before earning his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
He later worked as a medical officer in the United States Navy, where he focused on diving and undersea medicine. During this time he wrote his first non-fiction book, A Medical Watch Standers Guide to Saturation Diving.
After leaving the Navy, being discharged as a Lieutenant Commander, Robin Cook returned to medicine to practice ophthalmology while he continued his medical training and further studies.
His books often take place in hospitals, dealing with medical professionals and ethical issues that are related to advances in medicine and technology, such as stem cell research, organ donation, fertility treatment, medical malpractice, genetic engineering, and organ transplants.
Over the years, Robin Cook served on the Board of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In 2004, he was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson Center by President George W. Bush.
Robin Cook Books Adaptations
Several Robin Cook novels have been adapted for film and television.
- Coma (1978) – Feature film
- Invasion (1997) – Television miniseries
- Brain (1988) – Feature film
- Fatal Cure (1994) – Television film
- Outbreak (1995) – Feature film
- Mutation (1999) – Television film
- Acceptable Risk (2001) – Television film
Robin Cook Awards and Honors
Awards
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Wesleyan University (1982)
- Author of Vision Award, RP International (2002)
- James McConaughy Award, Wesleyan University (2012)
- Robert B. Parker Mystery Writer’s Award (2014)
- Literary Legend Award, Florida Heritage Book Festival (2014)
Dr. Cook you keep writing them and I will keep reading them!!!!!!!!! Your #1 FAN! GUESS WHO????????????????
Been reading his books since first one . Love all of them . He’s a genius .
I’m currently reading Bellevue. As usual, I am totally absorbed into the story and the characters.
I love Jack Stapleton. Kind reminds me of Dr House but much cooler.
I wonder what’s next from Dr Cook, after Bellevue.
I wish you would live forever, so that I could keep reading your books for eternity. Heaven for me is partly consisted of spending lots of time reading and what better books to read than a great Robin Cook book. My favorite Cook book is Abduction. Strangely, it doesn’t have the usual medical thriller plot. It would make a great movie.
when is next part of nano. I am anxious to know the fate of pia.
Liked all books R.Cook.Awaiting his latest Bellevue.A word from the author will be highly appreciated.I am living in place called Kerala in India
Are you going to add to the Pia series?
The Pia Grazdani series is right below the Dr. Marissa Blumenthal series.
Did you ever write about the development on the Florida Coast, and at what cost?
Have read them all. Any more coming? I have passed them on to my two fellow retired nurses.
Manner of Death will be published early December.
Completed all, including the recent manner of death. Waiting for next release in December 2024, Belleview hospital.
Very interesting, cannot stop reading. Started reading since my Med school.
I wish all your books were available on Audible. Especially your first books. I love them all so far. Jack Stapleton books are my favorite.
What about Viral?
You are correct Doctor about in hospital. July 2020 in the middle of a Pandemic in Florida this could be one of your novels. I have read them all! I am awaiting your next. Need an ebook to download.
THANK YOU!
The list of Robin Cook novels does not include Brain from 1980. It was the first that I read and got me started reading Mr. Cook’s stories.
Love his books. Hard to wait for the next one in any of his series. Was in the hospital years age when I read Coma and had lots of fun with everyone. Love medical stories and the details are great. Worked in a hospital for over 5 years and have Dr’s and nurses in my family
I wish the list could go on forever !!!!! I can not believe there is only one book left. Waiting for my last book to arrive. GENSIS
Read Marker two weeks ago and just finished Contagion. Printed out list in order of the Jack Stapelton Laurie Hamilton books to buy and read in order. Love Robin Cools books wish I had them all.
Fantastic writer a genius