Laura Van Wormer Reading Order
4 series · 16 books · Born 1955
Laura Van Wormer is an American novelist and nonfiction writer who crafted compelling mysteries and literary thrillers across multiple series from the mid-1980s through the 2000s. She is best known for the Alexandra Chronicles, a series following the ambitious television anchorwoman Alexandria Waring as she navigates crime and corruption. Van Wormer also wrote the Sally Harrington series alongside standalone novels and nonfiction works, establishing herself as a versatile storyteller across genres.
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Alexandra Chronicles Series
Complete4 books (1988–1998)
The Alexandra Chronicles is a four-book mystery and literary fiction series by Laura Van Wormer, spanning from 1988 to 1998 and now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Riverside Drive and continuing through West End, Any Given Moment, and Talk. This series blends thriller elements with literary storytelling across its interconnected narrative arc.
Start with Riverside Drive, the first of 4 books in the Alexandra Chronicles series.
Start this series with Riverside Drive
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1985–1985)
Sally Harrington Series
Complete6 books (1999–2006)
The Sally Harrington series is a complete mystery and thriller sequence consisting of six books published between 1999 and 2006. Written by Laura Van Wormer, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Exposé and continuing through The Last Lover, Trouble Becomes Her, The Bad Witness, The Kill Fee, and concluding with Mr. Murder. All six novels are now available, making this an ideal series for readers seeking a fully realized arc across multiple installments.
Start with Exposé, the first of 6 books in the Sally Harrington series.
Start this series with Exposé
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1986–2009)
Laura Van Wormer's five standalone novels span from 1986 to 2009 and should be read in publication order beginning with Knots Landing. Each book in this complete series functions as an independent story within the mystery, thriller, and literary fiction genres. The collection concludes with Riverside Park and represents Van Wormer's work across multiple decades of contemporary fiction.
Start with Knots Landing, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Knots Landing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Laura Van Wormer written?
- Laura Van Wormer has written 16 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2009.
- What is the first book in each Laura Van Wormer series?
- Here are the first books in Laura Van Wormer's series: Alexandra Chronicles: Riverside Drive; Sally Harrington: Exposé.
- What order should I read Laura Van Wormer's books?
- We recommend reading Laura Van Wormer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Laura Van Wormer's series complete?
- Laura Van Wormer has 4 completed series.