Black Book / Billy Harney books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Black Book / Billy Harney series?"

"There are six books in the Black Book / Billy Harney series, published between 2017 and 2027."

Q: "What is the first book in the Black Book / Billy Harney series?"

"The first book in the Black Book / Billy Harney series is The Black Book, published in 2017."

Q: "Who is Billy Harney?"

"Billy Harney is a Chicago detective and the protagonist of David Ellis's crime thriller series. He is a cop from a law enforcement family who investigates cases that test his loyalties. The series began with The Black Book (2017)."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Black Book	2017	David Ellis	Buy
2	The Long Haul	2017	David Ellis	N/A
3	The Coldest Case	2021	David Ellis	Buy
4	The Red Book	2021	David Ellis	Buy
5	Escape	2022	David Ellis	Buy
6	Blackball	2027	David Ellis	N/A

The Black Book / Billy Harney series is a crime thriller sequence by David Ellis, co-written in part with James Patterson. The books follow Billy Harney, a Chicago detective, through investigations that take him deep into the city’s criminal and political networks.

The series began with The Black Book in 2017 and has grown to six books, with Blackball scheduled for 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Black Book / Billy Harney series?

There are six books in the Black Book / Billy Harney series, published between 2017 and 2027.

What is the first book in the Black Book / Billy Harney series?

The first book in the Black Book / Billy Harney series is The Black Book, published in 2017.

Who is Billy Harney?

Billy Harney is a Chicago detective and the protagonist of David Ellis’s crime thriller series. He is a cop from a law enforcement family who investigates cases that test his loyalties. The series began with The Black Book (2017).

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order