Order of Douglas Preston Books
Douglas Preston is an American author who typically writes alongside Lincoln Child. Together they have written numerous techno-thriller and horror novels, including the Pendergast series, the Gideon Crew series and other standalone novels. He also writes non-fiction books.
Douglas Preston’s first novel to be published was Jennie. His first novel writing with Lincoln Child was Relic, published in 1995. The novel was which was made into a major motion picture that was well received. Below is the order of all of when Douglas Preston’s books were originally released:
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Publication Order of Pendergast Books
(with Lincoln Child)
Publication Order of Wyman Ford Books
| Tyrannosaur Canyon | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blasphemy | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Impact | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Kraken Project | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Gideon Crew Books
(with Lincoln Child)
| Gideon's Sword | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Gideon's Corpse | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Lost Island | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Beyond the Ice Limit | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Pharaoh Key | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Nora Kelly Books
(with Lincoln Child)
| Thunderhead | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Old Bones | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Scorpion's Tail | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Diablo Mesa | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Dead Mountain | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Badlands | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Jennie | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Mount Dragon | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Riptide | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Ice Limit | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Codex | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Extinction | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| Dinosaurs in the Attic | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Cities of Gold | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Talking to the Ground | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Monster of Florence | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Forgotten Killer: Rudy Guede and the Murder of Meredith Kercher | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Lost City of the Monkey God | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Lost Tomb | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Mysterious Profiles Books
Publication Order of Anthologies
Note: The Pendergast series, Gideon Crew series and the novels Mount Dragon, Riptide, Thunderhead and The Ice Limit were written with Lincoln Child.
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Douglas Preston Synopses: Jennie is a solo standalone novel by Douglas Preston. During a research expedition to West Africa, Dr. Hugo Archibald from the Boston Museum of Natural History comes across a lone infant chimpanzee. Inspired by a bold idea, Archibald chooses to take the orphaned chimp, whom he affectionately names Jennie, back to Boston. He embarks on a unique experiment, raising Jennie alongside his own two children.
Jennie’s presence quickly enchants those around her, captivating hearts with her endearing qualities. Firmly convinced that she is a human, Jennie engages in a host of human-like activities. From pedaling a tricycle to squabbling with her siblings over the television remote, and even communicating using American Sign Language, Jennie’s integration into the Archibald household is an extraordinary journey that blurs the lines between species.
Extinction by Douglas Preston is a standalone novel. Nestled deep within the breathtaking expanse of the Colorado Rockies lies Erebus Resort, a sprawling domain spanning hundreds of thousands of acres. Here, visitors are transported to an awe-inspiring era as they witness the remarkable spectacle of once-extinct creatures like woolly mammoths, Irish Elk, and giant ground sloths thriving in their natural habitat, thanks to the marvels of genetic manipulation.
However, the idyllic setting takes a sinister turn when tragedy strikes. The son of a billionaire and his newlywed wife fall victim to a brutal kidnapping and murder deep within the Erebus wilderness, a crime attributed to a band of eco-terrorists. Tasked with solving this heinous act, Agent Frances Cash of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation joins forces with the determined county sheriff, James Colcord. Together, they embark on a relentless pursuit to uncover the truth behind these chilling events.
As the body count rises and panic grips the valley, Cash and Colcord soon realize they’re up against more than just human adversaries. Amidst the evacuations and escalating chaos, they come face to face with an ancient, malevolent force that transcends time—a presence whose intent isn’t revival, but utter annihilation. In a race against the odds, Cash and Colcord must confront this ominous power to prevent a catastrophe that could plunge Erebus Resort into darkness forever.
The Codex is a standalone title by novelist Douglas Preston. Maxwell Broadbent’s enigmatic declaration, “Greetings from the dead,” reverberates through a chilling videotape he has left behind, triggering a series of events that will forever alter the lives of those he left behind. Known far and wide as a daring treasure hunter and audacious tomb raider, Broadbent amassed an unparalleled fortune exceeding half a billion dollars through his relentless pursuit of priceless art, rare gems, and ancient artifacts. But his legacy is shrouded in mystery, as he vanished without a trace, leaving behind an empty mansion in the desolate landscape of New Mexico.
In the wake of his disappearance, initial suspicions of a robbery soon give way to a perplexing truth: Broadbent has orchestrated an extraordinary challenge for his three sons. A final test that defies all reason and tradition—a challenge that demands the discovery of a hidden secret, reminiscent of the cryptic riddles posed by ancient Egyptian pharaohs. A monumental inheritance awaits the sons, but the path to claim it is paved with cryptic clues, concealed locations, and unforeseen perils.
The three brothers embark on a race against time, determined to unearth their father’s clandestine resting place and the riches that lie within. However, their quest is not a solitary endeavor. The allure of immeasurable wealth, coupled with the potential discovery of an ancient Mayan codex said to hold the key to curing grave illnesses, draws an eclectic mix of opportunists into the fray. The stakes are staggeringly high, and as greed and ambition collide, alliances are forged and rivalries ignite.
What a wonderful thing to have this website.Absolutely love it. I hand write all my authors lists and have them in a notebook so my friends and family can see them.(helps them for gift planning)Thank You!.
Hi Laura – thank you so much for taking the time to write that. I truly appreciate it 🙂
Do you want to know about short stories? I’ve found a book written by the team of Preston & Child entitled ‘Gone Fishing’ and features Lt. D’Agosta (no Pendergast).
“Originally published in THRILLER (2006), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.”
Is there going to be a follow up of “Crimson Shore”???
The sequel to Crimson Shore is The Obsidian Chamber.
I think this is a very helpful website…glad I found it!!
What readers want is a printable book list. Sans all the other stuff. Plain book list in chrono order. Is this too much to ask?
I just copy and paste on Word and delete what I don’t want.