Lauren Carr Reading Order

1 book (2023–2023)

1 book (2013–2013)

6 books (2018–2026)

The Chris Matheson Cold Case series comprises five mystery and thriller novels published between 2018 and 2023, following detective Chris Matheson as she investigates cold cases. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Ice. The subsequent books are Spring Thaw and Other Mystery Short Stories, The Last Thing She Said, Winter Frost, Chris Crossed Murder, and Shadows of the Missing.

Start with Ice, the first of 5 books in the Chris Matheson Cold Case series.

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1	Ice 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Spring Thaw and Other Mystery Short Stories 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Thing She Said 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Winter Frost 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Chris Crossed Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shadows of the Missing 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2004–2007)

Lauren Carr's Joshua Thornton series consists of two standalone mystery thrillers published between 2004 and 2007. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Small Case of Murder followed by A Reunion to Die For. Each entry features the detective Joshua Thornton solving crimes in this concise two-book mystery collection.

Start with A Small Case of Murder and read in order.

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1	A Small Case of Murder 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Reunion to Die For 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2019)

The Lovers in Crime series by Lauren Carr consists of four complete mystery thrillers published between 2012 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dead on Ice and continuing through Real Murder, Killer in the Band, and The Root of Murder. This closed series is ideal for readers seeking a full arc to follow from start to finish.

Start with Dead on Ice, the first of 4 books in the Lovers In Crime series.

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1	Dead on Ice 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Real Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Killer in the Band 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Root of Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2014–2014)

15 books (2010–2026)

The Mac Faraday mystery series comprises 14 books published between 2010 and 2022, following the titular detective through various cases spanning from the first installment to the final entry. The series appears to be complete as of 2022, with all books best read in publication order to experience the character's development and ongoing storylines. Lauren Carr's collection follows the protagonist through investigations involving murder, deception, and personal entanglements across interconnected narratives. Begin with It's Murder, My Son and progress through all fourteen titles for the intended reading experience.

Start with It's Murder, My Son, the first of 14 books in the Mac Faraday series.

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1	It's Murder, My Son 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Old Loves Die Hard 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shades of Murder 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Blast from the Past 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Lady Who Cried Murder 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Murders at Astaire Castle 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Wedding and a Killing 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Twelve to Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Open Season for Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Three Days to Forever 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Cancelled Vows 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Candidate for Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Crimes Past 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Shadow of Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Best in Murder 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2020–2022)

Lauren Carr's Nikki Bryant series comprises two mystery and thriller novels published between 2020 and 2022. The complete two-book series should be read in publication order, beginning with Killer Deadline followed by The Wrong Side of Murder. This likely concluded series is best experienced sequentially to follow the story's progression.

Start with Killer Deadline and read in order.

1 book (2012–2012)

1 book (2017–2017)

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1	Twofer Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2015–2020)

The Thorny Rose Mysteries is a complete four-book mystery series by Lauren Carr published between 2015 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Kill and Run, followed by A Fine Year for Murder, Murder by Perfection, and The Nutcracker Conspiracy. This thriller series offers a closed storyline across all four installments.

Start with Kill and Run, the first of 4 books in the Thorny Rose Mysteries series.

#	Title
1	Kill and Run 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Fine Year for Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Murder by Perfection 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Nutcracker Conspiracy 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible