Katia Lief Reading Order
3 series · 20 books · Born 1959
Katia Lief is an American writer renowned for her gripping crime fiction and psychological thrillers. With a diverse body of work featuring 20 books across three series, including the Karin Schaeffer series, standalone novels, and short stories, she captivates readers with her compelling narratives. Active from 1990 to 2024, her most notable work continues to engage audiences and elevate the literary landscape.
Karin Schaeffer Series
Complete6 books (2010–2013)
Start with Next Time You See Me / Hide and Seek, the first of 6 books in the Karin Schaeffer series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2012–2017)
Start with Heartbeat and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing11 books (1990–2024)
Start with Soul Catcher(As: Katia Spiegelman), the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Soul Catcher(As: Katia Spiegelman) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Peculiar Politics: Love, Sex and the Wrong Bride(As: Katia Spiegelman) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Five Days in Summer / Five Days to Die(As:Kate Pepper) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Here She Lies(As:Kate Pepper) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Seven Minutes to Noon(As:Kate Pepper) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  One Cold Night(As:Kate Pepper) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Cartoons: The Rise and Fall of Rocky Love(As: Katia Spiegelman) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Names of the Dead / Watch You Die(As:Kate Pepper) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Waterbury(As:Kate Pepper) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | House of a Thousand Eyes 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Invisible Woman 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.