Order of Boldt/Matthews Books

American author Ridley Pearson brings readers into the gritty world of Seattle law enforcement through his compelling Boldt & Matthews series of police procedural and suspense novels. The books follow the investigations of Lou Boldt, a seasoned Seattle police detective, working alongside Daphne Matthews, a skilled police psychologist who brings psychological insights to their cases.

The series launched in 1988 with Undercurrents, establishing Pearson's reputation in the crime fiction genre. Here are Ridley Pearson's Boldt & Matthews novels listed in their original publication sequence, which follows the chronological order of the stories:

#TitleYearBuy
1
UndercurrentsUndercurrents
1988
2
The Angel MakerThe Angel Maker
1993
3
No WitnessesNo Witnesses
1994
4
Beyond RecognitionBeyond Recognition
1997
5
The Pied PiperThe Pied Piper
1998
6
The First VictimThe First Victim
1999
7
Middle of NowhereMiddle of Nowhere
2000
8
The Art of DeceptionThe Art of Deception
2002
9
The Body of David HayesThe Body of David Hayes
2004