Lis Wiehl Reading Order
6 series Β· 20 books
Lis Wiehl is a New York Times bestselling author and legal analyst who has written twenty books spanning both mystery fiction and investigative nonfiction. Her fictional works include the East Salem Trilogy and the Mia Quinn series, blending legal expertise with suspenseful storytelling across multiple genres. Known for her deep dives into true crime and espionage, Wiehl brings an insider's perspective to her narratives, whether crafting psychological thrillers or documenting real-world criminal cases.
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East Salem Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2011β2013)
The East Salem Trilogy is a three-book mystery and thriller series by Lis Wiehl, published between 2011 and 2013. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with Waking Hours and continuing through Darkness Rising and Fatal Tide. All three installments were co-written with Pete Nelson.
Start with Waking Hours(By: Pete Nelson) and read in order.
Start this series with Waking Hours(By: Pete Nelson)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Waking Hours(By: Pete Nelson) |
| 2 | Darkness Rising(By: Pete Nelson) |
| 3 | Fatal Tide(By: Pete Nelson) |
Mia Quinn Series
Complete3 books (2013β2015)
The Mia Quinn series comprises three standalone mystery thrillers published between 2013 and 2015, following FBI agent Mia Quinn as she investigates complex criminal cases. Written by Lis Wiehl, the complete trilogy should be read in publication order: A Matter of Trust, A Deadly Business, and Lethal Beauty. Each novel delivers a self-contained investigation while developing the protagonist's character across the series arc.
Start with A Matter of Trust and read in order.
Start this series with A Matter of Trust
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Matter of Trust |
| 2 | A Deadly Business |
| 3 | Lethal Beauty |
Newsmakers Series
Complete3 books (2016β2017)
The Newsmakers is a completed three-book mystery thriller series by Lis Wiehl published between 2016 and 2017. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Candidate, followed by The Newsmakers, and concluding with The Separatists. This series blends the author's background in both mystery fiction and non-fiction storytelling to create contemporary thrillers.
Start with The Candidate and read in order.
Start this series with The Candidate
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Candidate |
| 2 | The Newsmakers |
| 3 | The Separatists |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete6 books (2004β2022)
Lis Wiehl's non-fiction series consists of six books published between 2004 and 2022, exploring topics ranging from politics and personal development to true crime investigations. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The People v. George W. Bush and concluding with A Spy in Plain Sight. While the series appears to be complete, each book stands as an independent work rather than a continuous narrative. Wiehl draws on her background in law and journalism to examine contemporary issues and real-world criminal cases throughout the collection.
Start with The People v. George W. Bush, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The People v. George W. Bush
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The People v. George W. Bush |
| 2 | Winning Every Time |
| 3 | The 51% Minority |
| 4 | The Truth Advantage: The 7 Keys to a Happy and Fulfilling Life |
| 5 | Hunting Charles Manson(With: Caitlin Rother) |
| 6 | A Spy in Plain Sight |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Snapshot |
Triple Threat Series
Complete4 books (2008β2012)
The Triple Threat series is a four-book mystery and thriller sequence by Lis Wiehl, published between 2008 and 2012. The complete series consists of Face of Betrayal, Hand of Fate, Heart of Ice, and Eyes of Justice, and should be read in publication order. This finished series offers a self-contained narrative arc across all four installments.
Start with Face of Betrayal, the first of 4 books in the Triple Threat series.
Start this series with Face of Betrayal
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Face of Betrayal |
| 2 | Hand of Fate |
| 3 | Heart of Ice |
| 4 | Eyes of Justice |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lis Wiehl written?
- Lis Wiehl has written 20 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Lis Wiehl series?
- Here are the first books in Lis Wiehl's series: East Salem Trilogy: Waking Hours(By: Pete Nelson); Mia Quinn: A Matter of Trust; Newsmakers: The Candidate; Non-Fiction: The People v. George W. Bush; Triple Threat: Face of Betrayal.
- What order should I read Lis Wiehl's books?
- We recommend reading Lis Wiehl's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lis Wiehl's series complete?
- Lis Wiehl has 5 completed series.

