What Is The Full List Of King And Maxwell Books In Order?

King and Maxwell fan here, but I'm struggling to remember which David Baldacci titles in this series come after Split Second. Help sorting the whole series?
2026-07-26 11:52:40
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MarkKing
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I see lists online that include 'The Winner' or 'Absolute Power', but those are standalone novels by Baldacci, not part of this series. The King and Maxwell series is exclusively the six books with their names in the series. 'King and Maxwell' is both the series name and the title of the sixth book, which sometimes causes confusion.

Stick to the published order for the best experience. The characters' professional reputations build from book to book.
2026-07-28 11:12:38
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LeoPowell
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I love when series have a clear endpoint. King and Maxwell does. Six books. The story is complete. You can read them and feel satisfied, no cliffhangers. The order is simply the publication order, as the internal timeline matches it exactly.

Sometimes simple answers are the best. Split Second, Hour Game, Simple Genius, First Family, The Sixth Man, King and Maxwell. Done.
2026-07-28 12:32:10
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RowanRice
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For a complete picture, you might want to note that characters from Baldacci's other series, like the Camel Club, are mentioned or appear briefly. It's a shared universe. But the King and Maxwell series itself is confined to those six novels. Reading them in order lets you spot those crossover Easter eggs, which is fun for fans.
2026-07-28 16:48:46
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IvanBlack
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Here's a hot take: 'Split Second' is the weakest of the six, but it's essential because it's the foundation. The series gets progressively better, peaking with 'First Family' and 'The Sixth Man'. So even if the first one feels a bit generic, push through. The payoff is worth it.

Order is key for that quality curve. You need to see the characters evolve to appreciate the later, more complex plots.
2026-07-29 07:20:18
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BrightRay
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I see people asking this everywhere. It's a six-book series. Write this down: 1. Split Second. 2. Hour Game. 3. Simple Genius. 4. First Family. 5. The Sixth Man. 6. King and Maxwell.

Don't overcomplicate it. The TV show only adapted bits and pieces from various books, so it's not a guide. The books are better, anyway. More depth, less forced romance.
2026-07-29 08:17:16
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