Karen Rose Reading Order

7 books (2011–2018)

Karen Rose's Baltimore series comprises seven mystery thrillers published between 2011 and 2018, following cases connected to Baltimore law enforcement. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with You Belong to Me and concluding with Death Is Not Enough, to fully appreciate the character development and interconnected storylines. Each installment combines procedural elements with romantic subplots as detectives and investigators confront recurring threats and evolving cases within the city.

Start with You Belong to Me, the first of 7 books in the Baltimore series.

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1	You Belong to Me 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Did You Miss Me? 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	No One Left to Tell 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Broken Silence 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Watch Your Back 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Monster in the Closet 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Death Is Not Enough 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2003–2006)

Karen Rose's Chicago series comprises six mystery thrillers published between 2003 and 2006, following interconnected investigations within the same city. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Don't Tell and concluding with Count to Ten. Each book stands as its own mystery while building on the larger tapestry of cases and characters established throughout the sequence. Fans of suspenseful crime fiction with romantic elements will find this series delivers both psychological tension and character-driven storytelling.

Start with Don't Tell, the first of 6 books in the Chicago series.

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1	Don't Tell 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Have You Seen Her? 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	I'm Watching You 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Nothing to Fear 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	You Can't Hide 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Count to Ten 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2014–2019)

Karen Rose's Cincinnati series comprises five complete mystery thrillers published between 2014 and 2019, following detectives and victims in Ohio as they navigate interconnected criminal cases. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Closer Than You Think, to appreciate the character development and ongoing storylines that span the series. The collection blends procedural mystery with romantic elements, creating a dark but compelling narrative arc across Alone in the Dark, Edge of Darkness, Every Dark Corner, and concluding with Into the Dark.

Start with Closer Than You Think, the first of 5 books in the Cincinnati series.

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1	Closer Than You Think 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Alone in the Dark 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Edge of Darkness 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Every Dark Corner 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Into the Dark 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2009–2010)

Karen Rose's Minneapolis series comprises two complete mystery thrillers published in 2009 and 2010. The two books, I Can See You and Silent Scream, should be read in publication order as they feature interconnected plots and characters. This series blends suspense and romance within a dark criminal investigation framework set in the Minneapolis area.

Start with I Can See You and read in order.

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1	I Can See You 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Silent Scream 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2022–2025)

Karen Rose's New Orleans series comprises four mystery thrillers published between 2022 and 2025, with the first installment being Quarter to Midnight. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Quarter to Midnight, followed by Beneath Dark Waters, Buried Too Deep, and Knife in the Back. Each entry builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected storylines.

Start with Quarter to Midnight, the first of 4 books in the New Orleans series.

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1	Quarter to Midnight 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Beneath Dark Waters 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Buried Too Deep 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Knife in the Back 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2007–2009)

Karen Rose's Philadelphia/Atlanta trilogy comprises three interconnected mystery thrillers published between 2007 and 2009. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Die For Me, followed by Scream For Me, and concluding with Kill For Me. Each installment builds on the investigation and character development of the previous book, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the overarching narrative. Rose blends mystery, suspense, and romance elements throughout this self-contained trilogy.

Start with Die For Me and read in order.

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1	Die For Me 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Scream For Me 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Kill For Me 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

3 books (2019–2021)

Karen Rose's Sacramento trilogy comprises three mystery thrillers published between 2019 and 2021. The series follows interconnected cases in California's capital city and should be read in publication order: Say You're Sorry, Say No More, and Say Goodbye. While the series appears to be complete, it blends Rose's signature mystery and romance elements across its three installments.

Start with Say You're Sorry and read in order.

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1	Say You're Sorry 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Say No More 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Say Goodbye 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2023–2026)

The San Diego Case Files is an ongoing mystery and thriller series by Karen Rose featuring four books published between 2023 and 2026. Begin with Cold-Blooded Liar and continue through Cheater, Dead Man's List, and Family Lies in publication order. The series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements across its interconnected cases.

Start with Cold-Blooded Liar, the first of 4 books in the San Diego Case Files series.

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1	Cold-Blooded Liar 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cheater 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dead Man's List 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Family Lies 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2014–2014)

1 book (2024–2024)