Looking for James Patterson’s Jane Smith books in order? Look no further!
James Patterson is a master storyteller and prolific thriller author with many different series to enjoy – including the Women’s Murder Club series, the Michael Bennett series and the Private series.
Jane Smith is the best criminal defence attorney in the Hamptons – the elite world of New York’s rich and infamous. Because she’s as good an investigator as she is a lawyer. Because she’s tough. She’s strong.
If you’re at a loss as for where to start, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Here are all of James Patterson’s Jane Smith books in order.
James Patterson’s Jane Smith books in order:
1. 12 Months to Live (2023)
Her name is Jane Smith. But to friends and foes, she’s Jane Effing Smith.
As Jane is preparing to defend a high-profile client accused of a triple homicide, she’s also hired to revive a cold case – a cluster of unsolved murders. Then another bombshell lands. A devastating medical diagnosis. Terminal. She’s got a year to live. But for now, she has a trial to win. Unless one of her many enemies kills her first.
Read an extract from 12 Months to Live here.
2. 8 Months Left (2024)
Jane Smith is running out of time…Her repeat client, Rob Jacobson, is the unluckiest of the lucky. No sooner is he accused of killing a family of three in the Hamptons than a second family is gunned down. He says he’s being set up – again. Despite the odds, Jane believes him. Now she must mount the most complex investigation of her career. But she’s facing her own battle too. A terminal medical condition. The defense may never rest.
3. Never Say Die – coming July 2025
Since taking on a famous celebrity client, defence attorney Jane Smith has been chased down, shot at, and threatened with contempt of court. She’s a survivor. For now.
Jane Smith represents a Hamptons real estate mogul with more enemies than clients. When Jane’s own life is threatened, mounting a legal defence turns into self-defence.
Knowing every day in court could be her last, she’s armed and ready: with brilliant arguments, hard evidence – and two Glocks. Until she hears the words “not guilty,” Jane Smith will never say die.
There you have it – all of James Patterson’s Jane Smith books in order! How many have you read? Let us know in the comments below…
I am now reading Never Say Die. Absolutely brilliant books. James Patterson and co Author at their best. I have never been disappointed with any of James Patterson books,always a pleasure to read.
Is Never Say Die and The Hamptons Lawyer one in the same?
Hi Sandra! Yes that’s right – it’s the same book but The Hamptons Lawyer is the American title while Never Say Die is the UK title 🙂
I saw that book 3 comes out in July 2025…Never Say Die
Why did the 2nd book end without a conclusion? Or have I missed something
I had this same question about “Gard to Kill” vs “8 Months Left”. So Thank You!!! In what countries is “HtK” called “8ML” ?
Also by the end of page 3 of H2K I felt it important to know if RJ had been guilty in “12 Months”; I know he was convicted, but was he guilty? Anyone? That will go a long way toward how I feel about Jane defending him in book 2.