Dead Man's Rule books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Dead Man's Rule series?"

"There are two books in the Dead Man's Rule series, published between 2005 and 2008."

Q: "What is the first book in the Dead Man's Rule series?"

"The first book in the Dead Man's Rule series is Dead Man's Rule, published in 2005."

Q: "What is the \"dead man's rule\" referenced in the title?"

"The dead man's rule is an actual legal doctrine that restricts testimony about conversations with deceased persons. Acker uses this real legal concept as the foundation for his plot, building a thriller around the complications that arise when key witnesses can no longer speak for themselves."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Dead Man’s Rule	2005	Rick Acker	Buy
2	Blood Brothers	2008	Rick Acker	Buy

Dead Man’s Rule is a two-book legal thriller series by Rick Acker. The first book, Dead Man’s Rule (2005), takes its name from a real legal doctrine and builds a suspenseful story around courtroom proceedings complicated by death and silence. Blood Brothers (2008) continues the story.

The duology established Acker’s style of combining genuine legal knowledge with fast-paced thriller plotting. Both books reflect his interest in the moral dimensions of the law and how attorneys navigate cases where the truth is hard to uncover.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dead Man's Rule series?

There are two books in the Dead Man’s Rule series, published between 2005 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Dead Man's Rule series?

The first book in the Dead Man’s Rule series is Dead Man’s Rule, published in 2005.

What is the "dead man's rule" referenced in the title?

The dead man’s rule is an actual legal doctrine that restricts testimony about conversations with deceased persons. Acker uses this real legal concept as the foundation for his plot, building a thriller around the complications that arise when key witnesses can no longer speak for themselves.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order