





Alexandra Cooper
17 books
The Alexandra Cooper series by Linda Fairstein has 17 books. Start with Final Jeopardy (1997), then read the rest in the order below.
Alexandra Cooper reading order

Final Jeopardy
Linda Fairstein
In this electrifying debut, Manhattan's top sex crimes prosecutor, Alexandra Cooper, finds herself the target of a chilling threat when a Hollywood star staying at her Martha's Vineyard retreat is brutally murdered. The victim, Isabella Lascar, may have been mistaken for Alex, thrusting the prosecutor into a dangerous investigation that blurs the lines between her professional life and personal peril. As the case unravels, leading from the gritty streets of lower Manhattan to the opulent Upper East Side, Alex must race against time to unmask a killer who has her in their sights. Fairstein, drawing on her extensive experience, crafts a thriller of shocking realism and searing suspense, where the stakes are personal and the danger is imminent.

Likely to Die
Linda Fairstein
When a shocking murder exposes the darker side of Manhattan’s most powerful institutions, Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper is drawn into a perilous investigation where appearances cannot be trusted. Working alongside NYPD detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, Cooper must navigate concealed motives, professional rivalries, and the relentless pressures of pursuing justice in the public eye. Combining courtroom insight with tightly paced suspense, the novel explores power, ambition, and the ways violence can hide behind privilege.

Cold Hit
Linda Fairstein
When a chilling murder plunges Manhattan into a high-stakes investigation, Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper must work alongside the NYPD to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. As the case grows more complex, Cooper confronts hidden connections, conflicting evidence, and the relentless pressures of seeking justice in New York City. Blending courtroom strategy with forensic investigation, the novel explores the human cost of violence, the pursuit of truth, and the difficult choices faced by those who work within the criminal justice system.

The Deadhouse
Linda Fairstein
When a brutal murder exposes secrets buried beneath one of Manhattan’s most prestigious institutions, Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper is drawn into a case where privilege, ambition, and violence collide. As Cooper follows the evidence through hidden corridors and guarded academic circles, she confronts suspects determined to protect the past at any cost. Blending courtroom insight, forensic detail, and atmospheric New York suspense, this gripping legal thriller explores the dangerous intersection of power, reputation, and justice.

The Bone Vault
Linda Fairstein
When a shocking death draws Manhattan prosecutor Alexandra Cooper into the world of museums and priceless antiquities, she finds herself navigating a case where art, history, and ambition collide. The investigation leads from the Metropolitan Museum of Art into the shadowy networks surrounding collectors, scholars, and the international trade in ancient treasures. As Cooper and her investigators sift through secrets buried beneath the city’s cultural institutions, they confront a killer determined to protect the past at any cost. Combining meticulous legal and forensic detail with a richly atmospheric New York setting, this gripping thriller explores the dangerous intersection of beauty, power, and obsession.

The Kills
Linda Fairstein
When a brutal murder exposes a disturbing connection to New York’s shadowy underworld, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper is drawn into a dangerous investigation where every lead carries a personal risk. Working alongside her trusted colleagues, Alex must navigate conflicting evidence, hidden motives, and powerful forces determined to keep the truth buried. Set against the complex legal and social landscape of New York City, the novel explores justice, ambition, violence, and the resilience required to confront both public crimes and private secrets. Combining courtroom insight with a taut, atmospheric mystery, it delivers a compelling portrait of a prosecutor pushed to her limits.

Entombed
Linda Fairstein
When a shocking discovery is made in a hidden Manhattan crypt, Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper is drawn into a murder investigation steeped in the city’s history, secrets, and elite art world. As Cooper and her colleagues follow a trail through ancient artifacts, buried rivalries, and carefully guarded lies, the case grows increasingly perilous. Blending courtroom strategy, forensic investigation, and richly atmospheric New York settings, this gripping mystery explores the forces of ambition, obsession, and justice.

Death Dance
Linda Fairstein
When a physician is accused of using drugs to commit sexual assaults, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper is drawn into a case that takes a shocking turn with the brutal death of a celebrated ballerina at Lincoln Center. As Alex investigates the tangled worlds of medicine, performance, and privilege, she confronts a trail of secrets that threatens to derail the pursuit of justice. Set against New York’s high-stakes cultural and legal arenas, this gripping crime novel explores power, obsession, and the perilous cost of ambition.

Bad Blood
Linda Fairstein
When a mysterious explosion erupts hundreds of feet beneath Manhattan, prosecutor Alexandra Cooper is pulled away from a high-profile murder trial to uncover its connection to the case. As she investigates the city’s hidden infrastructure, Cooper confronts a trail of secrets involving power, wealth, and deception. Combining courtroom tension with a vividly rendered subterranean New York, this gripping legal thriller explores the dangerous intersections of ambition, justice, and buried truths.

Killer Heat
Linda Fairstein
When a prominent real estate developer is found dead at his Long Island estate, Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper is drawn into a case where wealth, influence, and long-buried secrets collide. As Cooper and her investigators follow a trail through New York’s powerful elite, they encounter suspects with compelling motives and startling connections to the victim. Blending courtroom strategy, police procedure, and vividly rendered New York settings, the novel explores ambition, privilege, betrayal, and the dangerous price of power.

Lethal Legacy
Linda Fairstein
When a librarian vanishes and a woman’s body is discovered in the missing man’s abandoned apartment, Manhattan assistant district attorney Alex Cooper is drawn into a murder investigation steeped in secrets. The case leads Alex and her team into the rarefied world of wealthy collectors, eccentric trustees, and the priceless holdings of the New York Public Library. As they uncover rivalries surrounding coveted historical treasures, they must navigate a dangerous collision of ambition, privilege, and obsession. Set against the hidden corridors of one of New York’s most iconic institutions, this gripping legal thriller explores the lengths people will go to possess the past.

Hell Gate
Linda Fairstein
Manhattan prosecutor Alexandra Cooper is drawn into two seemingly separate investigations: a deadly shipwreck carrying undocumented passengers and the explosive sex scandal threatening a rising New York congressman. When a distinctive tattoo links a survivor to the politician’s lover, Alex uncovers a human-trafficking network whose reach extends from the city’s corridors of power to its darkest criminal underworld. As political ambition, exploitation, and New York’s long history of trafficking converge, Alex must pursue the truth while placing her own life in peril. Blending legal insight with a fast-paced investigation, the novel explores the devastating human cost of corruption and the fight for justice.

Silent Mercy
Linda Fairstein
When a charred, headless body is discovered outside a Harlem church, Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper is drawn into a disturbing investigation that quickly crosses New York’s religious and cultural boundaries. Working alongside NYPD detective Mike Chapman, Alex must connect the brutal killings before another woman becomes the next target. Set against the city’s churches, neighborhoods, and complex criminal justice system, this gripping thriller explores murder, faith, power, and the pursuit of justice. Linda Fairstein combines legal insight, vivid atmosphere, and relentless suspense in this compelling Alexandra Cooper mystery.

Night Watch
Linda Fairstein
Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper’s French getaway is shattered when a young village woman is found murdered, with a matchbox linked to her restaurateur boyfriend’s new New York establishment discovered at the scene. Recalled to Manhattan for the explosive prosecution of a powerful international financier accused of assaulting a hotel maid, Alex must navigate a case drawing intense global scrutiny while another body bearing the same clue turns up in Brooklyn. As the investigation reaches into the hidden lives of the city’s elite, she confronts a dangerous web of privilege, scandal, and violence that threatens both her career and the people closest to her. Drawing on Linda Fairstein’s prosecutorial experience, this atmospheric legal thriller combines authentic courtroom tension with an international murder mystery and sharp insight into power, wealth, and justice.

Death Angel
Linda Fairstein
When a young woman’s body is discovered in Central Park’s secluded Ramble, Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper and Detective Mike Chapman confront a case that may reach far beyond a single brutal murder. As they investigate links to long-unsolved disappearances, the park’s picturesque paths and hidden history become central to a dangerous search for a possible serial killer. Blending courtroom expertise, police procedure, and richly researched New York City history, this gripping thriller explores the uneasy contrast between an urban sanctuary and a predator’s hunting ground.

Terminal City
Linda Fairstein
When a young woman is found murdered in a luxury suite at Manhattan’s Waldorf Astoria, Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper and detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace confront a killer who leaves behind a chilling symbol etched into each victim. A second murder near Grand Central Terminal suggests the crimes may be connected—and raises the terrifying possibility of a larger threat targeting one of the city’s busiest landmarks. As the investigation moves through Manhattan’s elite hotels, hidden passageways, and vital transportation networks, the team must decode the killer’s ritual before the city becomes the scene of an even more devastating attack. Combining legal insight, police procedure, and high-stakes suspense, the novel explores ambition, obsession, and the vulnerability beneath New York’s iconic institutions.

Devil's Bridge
Linda Fairstein
When Manhattan prosecutor Alex Cooper vanishes, Detective Mike Chapman is drawn into a desperate search along New York’s waterfront, where beauty and danger meet beneath the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Alex’s years of prosecuting violent criminals have left her with no shortage of enemies, while a recent security breach raises the stakes and suggests that her disappearance may be part of a larger threat. As Chapman confronts institutional resistance and the intensely personal nature of the case, he must navigate a perilous investigation to bring Alex home. Blending legal suspense, police procedural detail, and the high-pressure atmosphere of New York City, the novel explores loyalty, vulnerability, and the costs of justice.