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Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell Reading Order

5 series · 27 books · Born 1968

Mystery & Thriller

Lisa Jewell is a British author renowned for crafting intricate mystery and thriller novels that explore the darker complexities of seemingly ordinary lives. Her prolific career spans multiple series and standalone works, from her early contemporary fiction like Ralph's Party to her acclaimed psychological thrillers including Then She Was Gone, Watching You, and The Family Upstairs, which showcase her talent for weaving suspenseful narratives with deeply flawed characters. With over two decades of publishing success and twenty-seven books to her name, Jewell has established herself as a master of domestic suspense and unreliable narrators who keep readers guessing until the final pages.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

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Marvel Crime Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2026)

Start with Breaking the Dark and read in order.

Start this series with Breaking the Dark

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Breaking the Dark
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Enemy of My Enemy(By: Alex Segura)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Truth to Power(By: S.A. Cosby)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ralph's Party Series

Complete

2 books (1999–2010)

Start with Ralph's Party and read in order.

Start this series with Ralph's Party

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Ralph's Party
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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After the Party
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

19 books (2000–2026)

Start with One-Hit Wonder, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with One-Hit Wonder

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One-Hit Wonder
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Roommates Wanted / 31 Dream Street
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Thirtynothing
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Friend of the Family
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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The Truth About Melody Browne
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Making of Us
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Before I Met You
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The House We Grew Up In
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Third Wife
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Girls / The Girls in the Garden
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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13
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Then She Was Gone
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Watching You
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Invisible Girl
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Night She Disappeared
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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None of This Is True
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Don't Let Him In
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
It Could Have Been Her
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Family Upstairs Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2022)

Start with The Family Upstairs and read in order.

Start this series with The Family Upstairs

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The Family Upstairs
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Family Remains
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lisa Jewell written?
Lisa Jewell has written 27 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Lisa Jewell series?
Here are the first books in Lisa Jewell's series: Marvel Crime: Breaking the Dark; Ralph's Party: Ralph's Party; The Family Upstairs: The Family Upstairs.
What order should I read Lisa Jewell's books?
We recommend reading Lisa Jewell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lisa Jewell still writing new books?
Yes, Lisa Jewell has 2 ongoing series: Marvel Crime, Standalone Novels.

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