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Authorby James Patterson
3 Entries
Quick Answer

Start The Jailhouse Lawyer Series by James Patterson with "The Lake House", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

A mystery series centered on criminal defense attorney Martha 'Mattie' Cobb.

Where to start

Start with "The Lake House" and follow the publication order below.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order3 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

The Lake House

Pub: 2003

Six kids on the run must face a villain who threatens the future of human existence . . . but winning comes at a high price. Six children have escaped horrifying government experiments, a childhood in captivity, and a frightening brush with death. Living out in the world for the first time, they yearn to be reunited with Kit and Frannie, the couple who saved their lives. And Max, the leader of the flock, is seized by an overpowering fear that the kids are about to face a danger greater than any they've ever known. All that the children want is to return to the one place they have ever felt truly protected: the waterfront cabin known as the Lake House. But in order to get there, they must thwart the sinister plans of a survivor from their worst nightmare -- plans that not only keep Kit, Frannie, and the children in constant peril, but threaten the future of human existence. And it's a battle they must be willing to pay any price to win.

2

Power Of Attorney

Pub: 2022Optional

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Lake House".

3

No. 1 Lawyer

Pub: 2024

Plot details hidden until you finish "Power Of Attorney".

A brilliant defense attorney takes on a seemingly impossible case, battling personal demons and a ruthless prosecution to clear his client's name.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read The Jailhouse Lawyer Series in?

Start with "The Lake House" (2003) and follow the publication order listed on this page.

How many books are in The Jailhouse Lawyer Series?

3 main books, published 2003–2024.