Fiona Barton Reading Order
3 series · 6 books
Fiona Barton brings two decades of investigative journalism experience to her crime fiction, having worked as a reporter for major British newspapers including the Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph. Her background in hard news informs the procedural depth and authenticity of her mystery and thriller novels, which feature protagonists navigating complex investigations with journalistic precision. Barton has developed two distinct series: the Elise King mysteries and the Kate Waters novels, establishing herself as a skilled storyteller who blends real-world reporting sensibilities with compelling fictional narratives.
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Elise King Series
Ongoing2 books (2022–2024)
Fiona Barton's Elise King series is an ongoing mystery thriller comprising two books published between 2022 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Local Gone Missing followed by Talking To Strangers. New installments continue to be released in this expanding series.
Start with Local Gone Missing and read in order.
Start this series with Local Gone Missing
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Complete3 books (2016–2019)
The Kate Waters mystery series by Fiona Barton consists of three complete novels published between 2016 and 2019. This series follows a journalist investigating high-profile crime cases, with each book examining a different mystery from multiple perspectives. Readers should begin with The Widow and continue through The Child and The Suspect in publication order to experience the full arc of Kate Waters's investigations.
Start with The Widow and read in order.
Start this series with The Widow
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2027–2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Fiona Barton written?
- Fiona Barton has written 6 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Fiona Barton series?
- Here are the first books in Fiona Barton's series: Elise King: Local Gone Missing; Kate Waters: The Widow.
- What order should I read Fiona Barton's books?
- We recommend reading Fiona Barton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Fiona Barton still writing new books?
- Yes, Fiona Barton has 1 ongoing series: Elise King.