Richard Castle is a fictional character who is portrayed by Nathan Fillion on the ABC television series Castle. Despite being a fictional character, Castle is an author of real-life mystery novels as well as several short stories. In his spare time, Castle plays poker with James Patterson, Michael Connelly and Dennis Lehane.

While we don’t have dates of publication for Castle’s fictional novels (and yes, that is fictional, meaning they do not actually exist), we can tell you that the Rick Castle character became a real-world author in 2009 with the release of Heat Wave, starring Nikki Heat – based on fictional NYPD detective Kate Beckett. Below is a list of Rick Castle’s books in order of when they were originally released:

Publication Order of Nikki Heat Books

Heat Wave(2009) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Naked Heat(2010) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Heat Rises(2011) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Frozen Heat(2012) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Deadly Heat(2013) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Raging Heat(2014) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Driving Heat(2015) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
High Heat(2016) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Heat Storm(2017) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price

Publication Order of Derrick Storm Books

A Brewing Storm(2012) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
A Raging Storm(2012) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
A Bloody Storm(2012) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Storm Front(2013) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Wild Storm(2014) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price

Publication Order of Derrick Storm Graphic Novels

Deadly Storm(2011) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Storm Season(2012) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
A Calm Before the Storm(2013) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price
Unholy Storm(2014) Best Hardcover PriceBest Paperback PriceBest Kindle Price

Note: Richard Castle’s Deadly Storm was written by Brian Michael Bendis.

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  • Jay

    BUT, we all know that the person behind the Richard Castle books ISNOT Richard Castle or Nathan Fillion, but one of the produces of the TV series.

    • Brandon

      That we do… but the books say “Richard Castle” and I’m not even sure that the true identity of the writer has been revealed (correct me if I’m wrong). Most likely, it’s a house name for a group of writers.

      • Malinda Smith

        The clue is in that poker game they had awhile back….I am thinking it is a collaboration of them all James Patterson, Stephen King and I don’t know who!!

        • Diane

          No, there was another person at the table – a woman – I believe it’s her because they said the author had a cameo. They barely showed her face and she kind of had a smile from her profile. It was perfect if it was her!

        • Diane

          Correction – I started off with “no” but that’s inaccurate, however I do strongly believe it was the other woman I mentioned in my other reply comment.

    • Anita McNab

      True….but it didn’t stop me asking Nathan to sign as Richard…. it was just so meta

      • Beth P

        Lucky you!! I would love him to do the same with mine!

  • maby

    that books can be buy?

  • Fred Love

    Since I’ve retired, I’ve read most of the Heat series, and no matter who the true Author may be, they are all good reading. I actually laughed at some parts, and had to keep reading to find out what happens next! Great Job!

  • castle obsession

    I love castle (tv show not the character)

  • GCF

    Whomever is writing the actual books is doing a good job of paralleling the series! (I was shocked when I first saw a “Caste” book in the bookstore!!)
    Love the series!

    • tony pope

      Nice try at the grammatically correct sentence, but I’m afraid you did not pass the test.

      • jenn

        You don’t have to be rude! He was just making a point. The way he saw it. And either his phone autocorrected (like mine was just trying to do) or he was typing fast and misspelled a word. This is a castle thread not a grammar quiz!

  • The Tech Fan

    i want all of his books especially the first one “Heat Wave” I’m telling you, ice bullet.

  • Rustie Rothstein

    Didn’t Rick have the Derrick Storm out before he started working with Becket?

  • jenn

    Just like many of you I was so surprised to find out the books he talked about in the show were real!!! I can read them in 2-3 days usually. The last one I read, had me guessing at the killer, until she made the arrest in the last chapter! I had thought it but dismissed it. Anyway, so glad I found them!