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Lisa Black Reading Order

4 series ยท 18 books

Lisa Black is an American writer celebrated for her gripping psychological thrillers and contemporary fiction. With a prolific output, she has penned 18 novels across four series, including the Gardiner and Renner series, the Locard Institute Thrillers, and the Theresa MacLean books, as well as contributions to anthologies. Active from 2008 to 2025, her most acclaimed work showcases her mastery of crafting suspenseful narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2020โ€“2020)

#Title
1
Mystery Tribune / Issue Nยบ12: Winter 2020

Gardiner and Renner Series

Complete

6 books (2016โ€“2020)

Start with That Darkness, the first of 6 books in the Gardiner and Renner series.

#Title
1
Cover of That Darkness
That Darkness
2
3
4
Cover of Suffer the Children
Suffer the Children
5
Cover of Let Justice Descend
Let Justice Descend
6
Cover of Every Kind of Wicked
Every Kind of Wicked

Locard Institute Thriller Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022โ€“2025)

Start with Red Flags, the first of 4 books in the Locard Institute Thriller series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of What Harms You
What Harms You
3
Cover of The Deepest Kill
The Deepest Kill
4
Not Who We Expected

Theresa MacLean Series

Complete

7 books (2008โ€“2014)

Start with Takeover, the first of 7 books in the Theresa MacLean series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Evidence of Murder
Evidence of Murder
3
Cover of Trail Of Blood
Trail Of Blood
4
Defensive Wounds
5
Blunt Impact
6
Cover of The Price of Innocence
The Price of Innocence
7
Cover of Close to the Bone
Close to the Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lisa Black written?
Lisa Black has written 18 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Lisa Black series?
Here are the first books in Lisa Black's series: Gardiner and Renner: That Darkness; Locard Institute Thriller: Red Flags; Theresa MacLean: Takeover.
What order should I read Lisa Black's books?
We recommend reading Lisa Black's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lisa Black still writing new books?
Yes, Lisa Black has 1 ongoing series: Locard Institute Thriller.

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