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Alafair Burke Reading Order

7 series · 33 books

Mystery & ThrillerYoung Adult

Alafair Burke is a crime novelist and law professor whose thrillers explore the darker sides of relationships and secrets. Her work spans multiple series centered on compelling investigators—including NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher and Portland prosecutor Samantha Kincaid—along with acclaimed standalone novels like The Ex and The Wife that have earned New York Times bestseller status. Burke's background in legal education informs her sophisticated plots and procedurally grounded narratives that appeal to fans of psychological suspense and mystery.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2008–2021)

Start with The Blue Religion, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with The Blue Religion

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The Blue Religion
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Best American Mystery Stories 2009
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Vengeance
4
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Inherit the Dead
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Suspense Magazine June 2013
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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When a Stranger Comes to Town
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ellie Hatcher Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2007–2022)

Start with Dead Connection, the first of 6 books in the Ellie Hatcher series.

Start this series with Dead Connection

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Dead Connection
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Angel's Tip / City of Fear
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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212 / City of Lies
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Never Tell
5
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All Day and a Night
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Find Me / The Girl She Was
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Samantha Kincaid Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2005)

Start with Judgment Calls and read in order.

Start this series with Judgment Calls

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1
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Judgment Calls
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Missing Justice
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

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1

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2011–2025)

Start with Long Gone, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Long Gone

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1
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2
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If You Were Here
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
Waking Kylie
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of The Wife
6
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The Better Sister
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Under Suspicion Series

Ongoing

8 books (2014–2024)

Start with I've Got You Under My Skin, the first of 8 books in the Under Suspicion series.

Start this series with I've Got You Under My Skin

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1
I've Got You Under My Skin
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Cinderella Murder
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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All Dressed in White
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Sleeping Beauty Killer
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Every Breath You Take
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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You Don't Own Me
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Piece of My Heart
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
It Had to Be You
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Where Are The Children Series

Likely Complete

2 books (1975–2023)

Start with Where are the Children?(By: Mary Higgins Clark) and read in order.

Start this series with Where are the Children?(By: Mary Higgins Clark)

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Where are the Children?(By: Mary Higgins Clark)
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Where Are the Children Now?(With: Mary Higgins Clark)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alafair Burke written?
Alafair Burke has written 33 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Alafair Burke series?
Here are the first books in Alafair Burke's series: Anthologies: The Blue Religion; Ellie Hatcher: Dead Connection; Samantha Kincaid: Judgment Calls; Under Suspicion: I've Got You Under My Skin; Where Are The Children: Where are the Children?(By: Mary Higgins Clark).
What order should I read Alafair Burke's books?
We recommend reading Alafair Burke's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Alafair Burke still writing new books?
Yes, Alafair Burke has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, Under Suspicion.

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