Clay Edison books in order

The Clay Edison series by Jesse and Jonathan Kellerman follows an Alameda County coroner's deputy who investigates murders, beginning with Crime Scene in 2017.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Crime Scene 2017 Jesse Kellerman Buy
2 A Measure of Darkness 2018 Jesse Kellerman Buy
3 Half Moon Bay 2020 Jesse Kellerman Buy
4 The Burning 2021 Jesse Kellerman Buy
5 The Lost Coast 2024 Jesse Kellerman Buy
6 Coyote Hills 2025 Jesse Kellerman Buy

The Clay Edison series, co-written by Jesse and Jonathan Kellerman, has grown to six books since Crime Scene launched the series in 2017. Clay Edison works as a deputy coroner in Alameda County, a job that puts him in contact with the dead and sometimes leads him to the killers who made them that way.

Each novel sends Clay into a different corner of the Bay Area and beyond, from the foggy streets of Half Moon Bay to the remote communities of the Lost Coast. The most recent entry, Coyote Hills, continues to expand the world of the series while keeping Clay’s distinctive voice and perspective at the center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Clay Edison series?

There are six books in the Clay Edison series, published between 2017 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Clay Edison series?

The first book in the Clay Edison series is Crime Scene, published in 2017.

What makes Clay Edison different from other detective characters?

Clay is not a detective at all but a coroner’s deputy whose job is to process death scenes and handle remains. His investigations grow organically from his official duties, giving the series a different perspective on crime fiction than the typical police procedural.

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