Jennifer McMahon Reading Order
3 series · 24 books · Born 1968
Jennifer McMahon is an American thriller and mystery author known for crafting atmospheric, psychologically complex narratives that blur the lines between reality and delusion. Her prolific output includes numerous standalone novels alongside anthology collections and the Dark Corners series, establishing her as a versatile storyteller who excels at building tension through unreliable narration and twisted plots. With a background in poetry from Vermont College, McMahon brings a lyrical sensibility to her exploration of dark secrets, paranoia, and the sinister undercurrents lurking beneath everyday life.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete2 books (2019–2022)
Jennifer McMahon edited two mystery and thriller anthologies published between 2019 and 2022. Both Hex Life and Other Terrors should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete, making it an ideal collection for readers seeking curated short stories within the mystery and thriller genres.
Start with Hex Life and read in order.
Start this series with Hex Life
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Dark Corners Series
Complete7 books (2018–2018)
The Dark Corners series is a seven-book collection of standalone mystery and thriller novels published in 2018, now complete. Each book in the series features a different author and should be read in publication order beginning with Hannah-Beast. The series explores dark and unsettling mysteries across various settings and narratives, offering readers a diverse range of suspenseful stories within a shared thematic framework.
Start with Hannah-Beast, the first of 7 books in the Dark Corners series.
Start this series with Hannah-Beast
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing15 books (2007–2026)
Jennifer McMahon has written 15 standalone mystery and thriller novels from 2007 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though readers new to her work should begin with Promise Not to Tell, her debut from 2007, and can continue through the subsequent titles in publication order. The series includes works such as Island of Lost Girls, The Winter People, The Night Sister, Burntown, The Invited, The Drowning Kind, The Children on the Hill, My Darling Girl, and Stay Buried, among others published through 2026.
Start with Promise Not to Tell, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Promise Not to Tell
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jennifer McMahon written?
- Jennifer McMahon has written 24 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jennifer McMahon series?
- Here are the first books in Jennifer McMahon's series: Anthologies: Hex Life; Dark Corners: Hannah-Beast.
- What order should I read Jennifer McMahon's books?
- We recommend reading Jennifer McMahon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jennifer McMahon still writing new books?
- Yes, Jennifer McMahon has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.