Karin Slaughter Reading Order
12 series · 64 books · Born 1971-01-06
Karin Slaughter is a prolific American author known for her gripping crime fiction and psychological thrillers. With 64 books spanning 12 series, including popular titles like Andrea Oliver, Georgia, and Grant County, she has captivated readers worldwide. Active from 2001 to 2026, her impactful storytelling has earned her a spot on the New York Times bestseller list and garnered a global readership of over 40 million.
Andrea Oliver Series
Likely Complete2 books (2018–2022)
Start with Pieces of Her and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing8 books (2004–2025)
Start with Like a Charm, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Collections Series
Complete2 books (2013–2015)
Start with Necessary Woman and The Mean Time and read in order.
Georgia Series
Complete3 books (2009–2011)
Start with Genesis / Undone and read in order.
Good Daughter Series
Complete2 books (2017–2017)
Start with Last Breath and read in order.
Grant County Series
Complete8 books (2001–2019)
Start with Blindsighted, the first of 8 books in the Grant County series.
North Falls Thriller Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2026)
Start with We Are All Guilty Here and read in order.
Pretty Girls Series
Complete2 books (2015–2015)
Start with Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete6 books (2006–2015)
Start with Cold, Cold Heart, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2008–2021)
Start with Martin Misunderstood and read in order.
The MatchUp Collection Series
Complete11 books (2017–2019)
Start with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson), the first of 11 books in the The MatchUp Collection series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Getaway(By: Lisa Scottoline,Nelson DeMille) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Honor & ...(By: C.J. Box,Sandra Brown) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Midnight Flame(By: Christopher Rice,Lara Adrian) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Dig Here(By: Charlaine Harris,Andrew Gross) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Faking a Murderer(By: Lee Child,Kathy Reichs) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Footloose(By: Val McDermid,Peter James) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Past Prologue(By: Diana Gabaldon,Steve Berry) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Rambo on Their Minds(By: Gayle Lynds,David Morrell) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Short Story(With: Michael Koryta) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Taking the Veil(By: J.A. Jance,Eric Van Lustbader) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Will Trent Series
Ongoing15 books (2006–2024)
Start with Triptych, the first of 15 books in the Will Trent series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Triptych 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fractured 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Genesis / Undone 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Broken 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Fallen 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Criminal 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Snatched 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Busted 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Unseen 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Kept Woman 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Cleaning the Gold(With: Lee Child) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Last Widow 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Silent Wife 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | After That Night 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | This is Why We Lied 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karin Slaughter written?
- Karin Slaughter has written 64 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Karin Slaughter series?
- Here are the first books in Karin Slaughter's series: Andrea Oliver: Pieces of Her; Anthologies: Like a Charm; Collections: Necessary Woman and The Mean Time; Georgia: Genesis / Undone; Good Daughter: Last Breath.
- What order should I read Karin Slaughter's books?
- We recommend reading Karin Slaughter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Karin Slaughter still writing new books?
- Yes, Karin Slaughter has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, North Falls Thriller, Will Trent.