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Alex Kava Reading Order

8 series · 34 books

Mystery & Thriller

Alex Kava is an accomplished American writer known for her gripping psychological suspense novels. With a portfolio that spans 34 books across eight series, including the popular Maggie O'Dell series and the Ryder Creed series, she has captivated readers since her debut in 2000. Her impressive body of work continues to resonate, showcasing her talent for crafting compelling and suspenseful narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2012)

Start with First Thrills: Volume 4 and read in order.

#Title
1
First Thrills: Volume 4
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Gone Fishing and Other Stories
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Storm Season
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Erica Spindler Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
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Slices of Night(With: Erica Spindler,J.T. Ellison)
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Maggie O'Dell Series

Complete

12 books (2000–2017)

Start with A Perfect Evil, the first of 12 books in the Maggie O'Dell series.

#Title
1
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A Perfect Evil
2000Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Split Second
2001Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Soul Catcher
2002Buy 🇺🇸
4
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At the Stroke of Madness
2003Buy 🇺🇸
5
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A Necessary Evil
2006Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Exposed
2008Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Black Friday
2009Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Damaged
2010Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Hotwire
2011Buy 🇺🇸
10
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Fireproof
2012Buy 🇺🇸
11
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Stranded
2013Buy 🇺🇸
12
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Before Evil
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Maggie O'Dell Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

#Title
1
Off the Grid
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Maggie O'Dell Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

5 books (2016–2016)

Start with A Breath of Hot Air, the first of 5 books in the Maggie O'Dell Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
A Breath of Hot Air
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
After Dark
2016Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cold Metal Night
2016Buy 🇺🇸
4
Electric Blue
2016Buy 🇺🇸
5
Goodnight, Sweet Mother
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Ryder Creed Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2014–2023)

Start with Breaking Creed, the first of 8 books in the Ryder Creed series.

#Title
1
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Breaking Creed
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Silent Creed
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Reckless Creed
2016Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Lost Creed
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Desperate Creed
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Hidden Creed
2020Buy 🇺🇸
7
Fallen Creed
2022Buy 🇺🇸
8
Midnight Creed
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

Start with A Breath of Hot Air and read in order.

#Title
1
A Breath of Hot Air
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Slices of Night(With: Erica Spindler,J.T. Ellison)
Slices of Night(With: Erica Spindler,J.T. Ellison)
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2004–2007)

Start with One False Move and read in order.

#Title
1
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One False Move
2004Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Whitewash
2007Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alex Kava written?
Alex Kava has written 34 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Alex Kava series?
Here are the first books in Alex Kava's series: Anthologies: First Thrills: Volume 4; Maggie O'Dell: A Perfect Evil; Maggie O'Dell Short Stories/Novellas: A Breath of Hot Air; Ryder Creed: Breaking Creed; Short Stories/Novellas: A Breath of Hot Air.
What order should I read Alex Kava's books?
We recommend reading Alex Kava's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Alex Kava's series complete?
Alex Kava has 7 completed series.

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