Order of Dev Conrad Books

Dev Conrad serves as the central character in a series of political thriller and mystery novels created by American writer Ed Gorman. Conrad makes his living as a political consultant, navigating the complex world of campaigns and electoral politics.

Ed Gorman launched the Dev Conrad series in 2008 with Sleeping Dogs and concluded it seven years later with Elimination in 2015, spanning five books total. The novels were published in chronological sequence, making it easy for readers to follow Conrad's adventures in order.

In the series opener, Sleeping Dogs, political consultant Dev Conrad reluctantly accepts the challenge of managing Illinois Senator Warren Nichols's re-election bid. Despite sharing the senator's political views, Conrad harbors concerns about Nichols's reputation for infidelity. The campaign faces immediate turmoil following the apparent suicide of the senator's closest friend and advisor. When a crucial televised debate becomes a disaster for Nichols, Conrad must delve into the personal histories of the senator's staff members, uncovering a web of complicated and troubled relationships. His investigation exposes both the noble and corrupt elements within the political machine, revealing well-intentioned individuals alongside those driven by darker motivations. The stakes escalate dramatically when a disreputable political operative—who possesses potentially career-ending information about Senator Nichols—becomes a murder victim, thrusting Conrad deeper into a dangerous conspiracy.