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Catalina Books in Order

by Michael ConnellyLiterature & Fiction

2 books so far (book 3 is due May 25, 2027). They run from Nightshade (2025) to Ironwood (2026). Rated 4.5 across 7,656 listener reviews.

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Daybreak

Book 3 · out May 25, 2027 · preorder now

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Reading order

  1. Nightshade

    Book 1 2025 4.4 (5.4k)

    Introducing Detective Stilwell: a cop relentlessly following his mission in the seemingly idyllic setting of Catalina Island. Featuring a sneak peek of the next audiobook in the series, Ironwood.

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  2. Ironwood

    Book 2 2026 4.6 (2.2k)

    Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in.

    Kindle Paperback Audiobook

  3. Daybreak

    Book 3 Out May 25, 2027

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly: Seven months after being forced out for blowing the whistle, Detective Sergeant Stilwell is back in charge on Catalina Island.

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About this reading order

Books are listed in the series' own numbering, which for Catalina is also the best order to read them in. Years are first publication where we could confirm it, and otherwise the first audiobook release.

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