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7 series Β· 31 books

Dee Henderson crafts gripping romantic suspense novels that blend faith-centered themes with intricate mystery plots, earning her multiple accolades and New York Times bestseller recognition. Her prolific career spans seven series including the O'Malley detective stories and the Evie Blackwell cold case investigations, showcasing her talent for developing compelling protagonists navigating complex moral dilemmas. With over thirty books published since 1997, Henderson has become a leading voice in Christian inspirational fiction, combining heartfelt character development with nail-biting suspense.

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Cost Of Betrayal Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2019–2019)

This complete collection of three mystery and thriller short stories and novellas was published in 2019 and features contributions from authors Dee Henderson, Lynette Eason, and Dani Pettrey. Read the stories in publication order beginning with Betrayed, followed by Code of Ethics and Deadly Isle to experience the full series as intended. Each entry combines elements of suspense and romance across the three interconnected tales.

Start with Betrayed and read in order.

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Code of Ethics(By: Lynette Eason)
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Deadly Isle(By: Dani Pettrey)

Evie Blackwell Cold Case Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

The Evie Blackwell Cold Case series is a two-book mystery and romance collection from author Dee Henderson, published between 2016 and 2017. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Traces of Guilt followed by Threads of Suspicion. The standalone entries blend suspenseful cold case investigations with romantic elements.

Start with Traces of Guilt and read in order.

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Cover of Threads of Suspicion
Threads of Suspicion

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2019)

Dee Henderson's two-book non-fiction series comprises An Unfinished Death (2017) and The Good News Project (2019). The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with An Unfinished Death. These books draw from Henderson's background in mystery and thriller writing while exploring real-world subjects through a non-fiction lens.

Start with An Unfinished Death and read in order.

Start this series with An Unfinished Death

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The Good News Project

O'Malley Series

Complete

8 books (1999–2010)

The O'Malley series consists of eight complete mystery and romance novels by Dee Henderson, published between 1999 and 2010. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with Danger in the Shadows, as the interconnected stories build upon one another throughout the series. The final book in the sequence is Jennifer, rounding out this concluded collection of romantic suspense fiction.

Start with Danger in the Shadows, the first of 8 books in the O'Malley series.

Start this series with Danger in the Shadows

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Sins of the Past Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2016)

Dee Henderson's Sins of the Past series consists of three complete mystery and romance novels published in 2016. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Blackout by Lynette Eason, followed by Missing, and concluding with Sins of the Past, a collaboration with Dani Pettrey and Lynette Eason. This series blends suspenseful storytelling with romantic elements across its interconnected narratives.

Start with Blackout(By: Lynette Eason) and read in order.

Start this series with Blackout(By: Lynette Eason)

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Blackout(By: Lynette Eason)
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Sins of the Past(With: Dani Pettrey,Lynette Eason)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

9 books (1997–2018)

Dee Henderson's collection of nine standalone novels spans from 1997 to 2018 and is now complete. Though each book stands independently with its own characters and story, readers should begin with The Marriage Wish and progress through publication order to experience them as Henderson intended. The series combines mystery and thriller elements with romance, reflecting the author's background across fiction and nonfiction writing.

Start with The Marriage Wish, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Marriage Wish

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Uncommon Heroes Series

Complete

4 books (2000–2004)

Dee Henderson's Uncommon Heroes series comprises four complete books published between 2000 and 2004 that should be read in publication order. The series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements and includes True Devotion, True Honor, True Valor, and True Courage. This finished series offers readers a connected narrative experience across its four installments.

Start with True Devotion, the first of 4 books in the Uncommon Heroes series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dee Henderson written?
Dee Henderson has written 31 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Dee Henderson series?
Here are the first books in Dee Henderson's series: Cost Of Betrayal Short Stories/Novellas: Betrayed; Evie Blackwell Cold Case: Traces of Guilt; Non-Fiction: An Unfinished Death; O'Malley: Danger in the Shadows; Sins of the Past: Blackout(By: Lynette Eason).
What order should I read Dee Henderson's books?
We recommend reading Dee Henderson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Dee Henderson's series complete?
Dee Henderson has 7 completed series.

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