Jane Harper's series of books, starting with "The Dry," explores gripping mysteries set against the stunning and often harsh landscapes of Australia. Each novel delves into complex characters and intricate plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Trying to find out what order Jane Harpers books go in? We have listed them in the order broken down into series
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
While you don’t need to read all of Jane Harper’s books in chronological order, it’s recommended to follow the sequence for the Aaron Falk series (The Dry, Force of Nature, and Exiles) to fully appreciate the character's development and continuity. Her other works, The Lost Man and The Survivors, are standalone novels and can be read independently of one another.
Jane Harper’s latest release is Exiles (2022). This is the third novel in the popular Aaron Falk series. This book continues the gripping narrative surrounding federal investigator Aaron Falk, set in a small Australian community and centered on the mysterious disappearance of a woman at a festival. This novel has garnered praise for its intricate plot and atmospheric tension, making it a fitting follow up to her previous novels.
Yes, The Dry was adapted into a feature film in 2021, starring Aussie actor Eric Bana as Aaron Falk. The movie received critical acclaim for its faithful adaptation of Harper's atmospheric storytelling and for bringing the tension of the small-town mystery to life.
Jane Harper has received numerous prestigious awards for her writing. Notably, she won the ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards) General Fiction Book of the Year (2017) for The Dry, the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Novel (2017), and the CWA Gold Dagger Award for the best crime novel. Her distinctive ability to blend gripping mysteries with evocative portrayals of the Australian landscape has earned her international recognition.
We recommend The Dry as a great starting point, as it introduces her signature suspense style and the Aaron Falk character.
