Christina McDonald Reading Order
3 series · 11 books
Christina McDonald is a contemporary thriller and mystery author who has published ten novels since 2017, establishing herself across multiple series and standalone works. Her Jess Lambert series showcases her skill at crafting suspenseful narratives with complex characters, while her Picture series demonstrates her range within the psychological thriller genre. McDonald's work appeals to readers seeking character-driven mysteries with emotional depth and intricate plotting.
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Jess Lambert Series
Ongoing4 books (2023–2026)
Christina McDonald's Jess Lambert series consists of four books published between 2023 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with These Still Black Waters, followed by The Stranger at Black Lake, What Lies in Darkness, and All The Lies We See. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc.
Start with These Still Black Waters and read in order.
Start this series with These Still Black Waters
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  These Still Black Waters |
| 2 | The Stranger at Black Lake |
| 3 | What Lies in Darkness |
| 4 | All The Lies We See |
Picture Series
Complete4 books (2017–2017)
The Picture series by Christina McDonald consists of four complete books published in 2017, each designed to be read in publication order. Begin with Betsy Bird Learns Opposites, followed by Betsy Bird Learns To Fly, No One Quite Like Me, and Zoe Zebra Loses Her Z. These illustrated children's books work best when read sequentially from first to last.
Start with Betsy Bird Learns Opposites, the first of 4 books in the Picture series.
Start this series with Betsy Bird Learns Opposites
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Betsy Bird Learns Opposites |
| 2 | Betsy Bird Learns To Fly |
| 3 | No One Quite Like Me |
| 4 |  Zoe Zebra Loses Her Z |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
Christina McDonald's three standalone novels span from 2019 to 2021, each presenting its own distinct story and characters rather than continuing a shared narrative. While each book functions independently and can be read alone, reading them in publication order—beginning with The Night Olivia Fell, followed by Behind Every Lie, and concluding with Do No Harm—allows readers to experience McDonald's evolving storytelling style across this complete trilogy of standalone works. The series appears to have concluded, with no additional releases announced beyond the 2021 publication of Do No Harm.
Start with The Night Olivia Fell and read in order.
Start this series with The Night Olivia Fell
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Night Olivia Fell |
| 2 |  Behind Every Lie |
| 3 |  Do No Harm |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Christina McDonald written?
- Christina McDonald has written 11 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Christina McDonald series?
- Here are the first books in Christina McDonald's series: Jess Lambert: These Still Black Waters; Picture: Betsy Bird Learns Opposites.
- What order should I read Christina McDonald's books?
- We recommend reading Christina McDonald's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Christina McDonald still writing new books?
- Yes, Christina McDonald has 1 ongoing series: Jess Lambert.