The John Gilstrap Reading Order: A Guide to the Detective Jake Lassiter Series
John Gilstrap is a renowned author known for his thrilling crime novels featuring the tough-as-nails detective Jake Lassiter. If you're a fan of gritty detective stories, you're in for a treat. But with multiple series and standalone novels, it can be confusing to know where to start. This guide will help you navigate the world of John Gilstrap and experience the Jake Lassiter series in chronological order.
The Jake Lassiter Series:
**1. ** The Devil's Advocate (1999)
This is where it all began. Jake Lassiter, a former Marine and now a private investigator, takes on a case that leads him down a dangerous path.
**2. ** Night Watch (2000)
Jake finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that could expose a dark secret about the city he calls home.
**3. ** Blood Run (2001)
This book sees Jake tangled in the world of illegal boxing and a case that threatens to destroy everything he knows.
**4. ** The Fallen (2002)
As Jake dives deeper into a murder investigation, he uncovers a sinister plot that involves the powerful and the corrupt.
**5. ** The Hunter (2003)
In this novel, Jake takes on a dangerous new case involving a missing girl and a serial killer who seems to be targeting his own kind.
**6. ** The Siege (2004)
Jake is forced to confront his past when a new threat emerges, putting him and his loved ones in danger.
**7. ** The Verdict (2005)
In this fast-paced thriller, Jake faces a moral dilemma as he's pulled into a case that could expose a massive conspiracy.
**8. ** The Last Stand (2006)
A series of murders puts Jake in the middle of a deadly game, forcing him to rely on all his skills to survive.
**9. ** The Devil's Hand (2007)
Jake is back, facing a vengeful enemy who will stop at nothing to get revenge.
**10. ** The Burning Man (2008)
This book sees Jake embroiled in a dangerous case involving a missing woman and a cult that worships a mysterious figure.
**11. ** The Broken (2009)
Jake tackles a new case that involves a broken family and a missing child, leading him on a perilous journey to find the truth.
**12. ** The Shadow (2010)
Jake's past comes back to haunt him as he faces off against a ruthless killer who's targeting his friends.
**13. ** The Price (2011)
Jake is caught in the crosshairs of a deadly conflict as he searches for a missing woman and faces a dangerous enemy.
**14. ** The Killer (2012)
In this gripping thriller, Jake faces a new and cunning enemy who will stop at nothing to see him dead.
**15. ** The Enemy (2013)
Jake is forced to confront his own demons as he investigates a series of murders that lead him to a dangerous conspiracy.
**16. ** The Dead Man (2014)
Jake is pulled into a dangerous case involving a missing person and a mysterious cult that seems to be more than it appears.
**17. ** The Final Stand (2016)
This thrilling conclusion sees Jake facing a new enemy with a personal vendetta.
**18. ** The Devil's Dance (2019)
Gilstrap returns to the world of Jake Lassiter with this new standalone novel that brings in fresh characters and a unique storyline.
**19. ** The Devil's Advocate (2022)
This is the latest addition to the Jake Lassiter series and sees Jake facing a dangerous new threat.
**Remember, this reading order focuses on the chronological order of the events in the Jake Lassiter series. ** You can read The Devil's Advocate (2022) after the entire series, or if you want, you can jump right into it and enjoy the adventure.
John Gilstrap's Other Works
Apart from the Jake Lassiter series, John Gilstrap has written several other novels, including:
- The Breach (2017): A standalone thriller about a former Navy SEAL who is forced to confront his past.
- The Lazarus Files (2021): Another standalone thriller involving a conspiracy and a desperate race against time.
This reading order will help you delve into the thrilling world of John Gilstrap and enjoy the Jake Lassiter series to the fullest.
