BookBingeRenée Ballard Books in Order
Working the LAPD's graveyard shift, Ballard never gets to finish a case — until she starts finishing them anyway.
Here is the complete Renée Ballard reading order — all 6 books by Michael Connelly, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Late Show(2017)
- Dark Sacred Night(2018)
- The Night Fire(2019)
- The Dark Hours(2021)
- Desert Star(2022)
- The Waiting(2024)
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 Renée Ballard series?
There are 6 books in the Renée Ballard series by Michael Connelly, beginning with The Late Show (2017) and most recently The Waiting (2024).
What is the first Renée Ballard book?
The first book is The Late Show, published in 2017. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Renée Ballard in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.