Detective Matt Jones Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| City of Echoes |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Love Killings |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Girl Buried in the Woods |
2019 |
Buy |
| City of Stones |
2021 |
Buy |
Lena Gamble Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| City of Fire |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Lost Witness |
2009 |
Buy |
| Murder Season |
2011 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Access to Power |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Dead Room |
2002 |
Buy |
Robert Ellis is a bestselling crime fiction author based in Los Angeles. Before turning to novels, he worked in film, television, and advertising, and studied screenwriting with Walter Tevis. His books have been translated into more than ten languages and recognized by outlets including The New York Times, NPR, People magazine, and The Guardian.
Ellis writes two thriller series. The Lena Gamble novels follow an LAPD homicide detective through dark and layered cases in Los Angeles. The Detective Matt Jones series picks up similar territory with a different investigator facing violent and personal cases across the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Robert Ellis written?
Robert Ellis has written nine books across three series.
What was Robert Ellis's first book?
Robert Ellis’s first book is Access to Power, published in 2001.
What is Robert Ellis's background before becoming a novelist?
Born in Philadelphia, Ellis moved to Los Angeles where he worked as a writer, producer, and director in film, television, and advertising. He studied screenwriting with Walter Tevis, the author of The Hustler and The Queen’s Gambit.