John Blake books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John Blake series?"

"There are two books in the John Blake series, published between 2004 and 2007."

Q: "What is the first book in the John Blake series?"

"The first book in the John Blake series is Little Girl Lost, published in 2004."

Q: "Is the John Blake series complete?"

"Two novels have been published — Little Girl Lost (2004) and Songs of Innocence (2007). No additional books have appeared since, though the series has not been formally concluded. The two existing books tell a complete arc of their own."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Little Girl Lost	2004	Richard Aleas	Buy
2	Songs of Innocence	2007	Richard Aleas	Buy

The John Blake series by Richard Aleas (pen name of Charles Ardai) follows a New York private detective through two novels published by Hard Case Crime. Little Girl Lost (2004) and Songs of Innocence (2007) are hardboiled detective fiction in the classic mold, following Blake through cases where the line between professional investigation and personal destruction blurs.

The two books work as a pair, with Songs of Innocence deepening the emotional stakes established in the first novel. Blake is a traditional PI protagonist — smart, damaged, and unable to stop pulling at threads even when the answers will hurt him.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John Blake series?

There are two books in the John Blake series, published between 2004 and 2007.

What is the first book in the John Blake series?

The first book in the John Blake series is Little Girl Lost, published in 2004.

Is the John Blake series complete?

Two novels have been published — Little Girl Lost (2004) and Songs of Innocence (2007). No additional books have appeared since, though the series has not been formally concluded. The two existing books tell a complete arc of their own.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order