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3 series · 20 books · Born 1959

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Katia Lief writes crime-driven mysteries and psychological thrillers that explore the complexities of human nature with literary depth. Born in France to American parents and raised on the East Coast, she brings an international perspective to her work, which spans over three decades and includes the acclaimed Karin Schaeffer series alongside standalone novels and shorter pieces. Her twenty books showcase her skill at weaving suspense with character development, appealing to readers who value both compelling plots and thoughtful prose.

Karin Schaeffer Series

Complete

6 books (2010–2013)

Start with Next Time You See Me / Hide and Seek, the first of 6 books in the Karin Schaeffer series.

Start this series with Next Time You See Me / Hide and Seek

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Next Time You See Me / Hide and Seek
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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You Are Next
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
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Vanishing Girls / The 12th Victim
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Domino Killer
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Money Kill / Dead Rich
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2017)

Start with Heartbeat and read in order.

Start this series with Heartbeat

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2
The Beautiful Years
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Orchid Grower
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

11 books (1990–2024)

Start with Soul Catcher(As: Katia Spiegelman), the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Soul Catcher(As: Katia Spiegelman)

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Soul Catcher(As: Katia Spiegelman)
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Peculiar Politics: Love, Sex and the Wrong Bride(As: Katia Spiegelman)
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Five Days in Summer / Five Days to Die(As:Kate Pepper)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Here She Lies(As:Kate Pepper)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Seven Minutes to Noon(As:Kate Pepper)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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One Cold Night(As:Kate Pepper)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Cartoons: The Rise and Fall of Rocky Love(As: Katia Spiegelman)
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Names of the Dead / Watch You Die(As:Kate Pepper)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Waterbury(As:Kate Pepper)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
House of a Thousand Eyes
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Invisible Woman
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Katia Lief written?
Katia Lief has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Katia Lief series?
Here are the first books in Katia Lief's series: Karin Schaeffer: Next Time You See Me / Hide and Seek; Short Stories/Novellas: Heartbeat.
What order should I read Katia Lief's books?
We recommend reading Katia Lief's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Katia Lief still writing new books?
Yes, Katia Lief has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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