Kathleen Kent Reading Order
5 series · 129 books
Kathleen Kent is an American crime and historical fiction author whose career spans multiple decades and over a hundred published works. Her novels explore dark historical moments and contemporary mysteries with equal skill, earning her an Edgar Award nomination for her contributions to the genre. She is best known for her Detective Betty Rhyzyk crime series and her acclaimed historical novel set during the Salem witch trials, as well as her contributions to various noir and thriller anthologies.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
Carrier Series
Complete2 books (2008–2010)
Start with The Heretic's Daughter and read in order.
Start this series with The Heretic's Daughter
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Detective Betty Series
Likely Complete3 books (2017–2021)
Start with The Dime and read in order.
Start this series with The Dime
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2013–2023)
Start with The Outcasts and read in order.
Start this series with The Outcasts
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kathleen Kent written?
- Kathleen Kent has written 129 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Kathleen Kent series?
- Here are the first books in Kathleen Kent's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Carrier: The Heretic's Daughter; Detective Betty: The Dime.
- What order should I read Kathleen Kent's books?
- We recommend reading Kathleen Kent's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kathleen Kent still writing new books?
- Yes, Kathleen Kent has 1 ongoing series: Akashic Noir.