BookBingeHolly Gibney Books in Order
A character-driven reading order tracing private investigator Holly Gibney's journey from supporting player in the Bill Hodges trilogy to the lead of her own crime and horror novels.
Here is the complete Holly Gibney reading order — all 6 books by Stephen King, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Mr. Mercedes(2014)
- Finders Keepers(2015)
- End of Watch(2016)
- The Outsider(2018)
- Holly(2023)
- Never Flinch(2025)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Holly Gibney series?
There are 6 books in the Holly Gibney series by Stephen King, beginning with Mr. Mercedes (2014) and most recently Never Flinch (2025).
What is the first Holly Gibney book?
The first book is Mr. Mercedes, published in 2014. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Holly Gibney in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.