Kathryn Croft Reading Order
2 series · 21 books
Kathryn Croft is a British writer renowned for her compelling psychological thrillers. With a bibliography that spans 21 works across two series, including standalone novels and short stories, she has captivated readers with her gripping narratives. Active from 2013 to 2026, her most notable achievement is reaching one million sales soon after the release of her third crime thriller.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with The Christmas Party and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Christmas Party 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Vacation 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing19 books (2013–2026)
Start with Behind Closed Doors, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Behind Closed Doors 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Stranger Within 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Girl with No Past 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Girl You Lost 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | While You Were Sleeping 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Silent Lies 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Warning 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Other Husband 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Lying Wife 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Mother’s Secret 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Neighbour Upstairs 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Lie 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Suspect 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Wedding Guest 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Girl in Room 12 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Two Mothers 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Sophie Was Here 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Last One to See Him 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | I Know What I Saw 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kathryn Croft written?
- Kathryn Croft has written 21 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Kathryn Croft series?
- Here are the first books in Kathryn Croft's series: Short Stories/Novellas: The Christmas Party.
- What order should I read Kathryn Croft's books?
- We recommend reading Kathryn Croft's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kathryn Croft still writing new books?
- Yes, Kathryn Croft has 2 ongoing series: Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

