Frank Behr books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Frank Behr series?"

"There are four books in the Frank Behr series, published between 2008 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Frank Behr series?"

"The first book in the Frank Behr series is City of the Sun, published in 2008."

Q: "Should you read the Frank Behr books in order?"

"Yes, reading the Frank Behr series in order is recommended. The four books follow Frank Behr's life and career over several years, and events in earlier novels affect his circumstances in later ones. Start with City of the Sun (2008) for the best introduction to the character and the Indianapolis setting."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	City of the Sun	2008	David Levien	Buy
2	Where the Dead Lay	2009	David Levien	Buy
3	Thirteen Million Dollar Pop / The Contract	2011	David Levien	Buy
4	Signature Kill	2015	David Levien	Buy

The Frank Behr series by David Levien follows a private investigator working cases in Indianapolis. City of the Sun (2008) introduces Behr as a former cop turned PI who gets drawn into a missing-child case. Where the Dead Lay, Thirteen Million Dollar Pop, and Signature Kill continue his story through increasingly dangerous territory over the next seven years.

The four books should be read in publication order, as Behr’s personal life and professional reputation change from one installment to the next. Levien writes with the economy of a screenwriter, keeping chapters short and the pace high. Indianapolis is a refreshing setting for the genre, and Behr himself is a memorable lead, big, stubborn, and dogged in a way that feels earned rather than manufactured.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Frank Behr series?

There are four books in the Frank Behr series, published between 2008 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Frank Behr series?

The first book in the Frank Behr series is City of the Sun, published in 2008.

Should you read the Frank Behr books in order?

Yes, reading the Frank Behr series in order is recommended. The four books follow Frank Behr’s life and career over several years, and events in earlier novels affect his circumstances in later ones. Start with City of the Sun (2008) for the best introduction to the character and the Indianapolis setting.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order