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Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell Reading Order

5 series Β· 27 books Β· Born 1968

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.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

Marvel Crime Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2026)

The Marvel Crime series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection featuring three books published between 2024 and 2026. Each installment is written by a different author: Lisa Jewell's Breaking the Dark launches the series, followed by Alex Segura's Enemy of My Enemy and S.A. Cosby's Truth to Power. Readers should follow the publication order to experience how each author builds upon the foundation laid by their predecessors.

Start with Breaking the Dark and read in order.

Start this series with Breaking the Dark

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Cover of Enemy of My Enemy(By: Alex Segura)
Enemy of My Enemy(By: Alex Segura)
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Cover of Truth to Power(By: S.A. Cosby)
Truth to Power(By: S.A. Cosby)

Ralph's Party Series

Complete

2 books (1999–2010)

Lisa Jewell's Ralph's Party duology consists of two novels published between 1999 and 2010. The series follows characters through interconnected stories and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first book and continuing with its sequel. This complete series explores its narrative across the decade-spanning gap between installments.

Start with Ralph's Party and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

19 books (2000–2026)

Lisa Jewell has written 19 standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2000 and 2026, with the series ongoing. Each book functions as an independent story with its own characters and plot, so readers can begin with any title that appeals to them, though publication order is recommended for those wishing to follow Jewell's evolving style and storytelling approach. Key titles in the series include One-Hit Wonder, Then She Was Gone, Watching You, and Invisible Girl, among others released through 2026.

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

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Cover of Roommates Wanted / 31 Dream Street
Roommates Wanted / 31 Dream Street
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Cover of A Friend of the Family
A Friend of the Family
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Cover of The Truth About Melody Browne
The Truth About Melody Browne
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Cover of The House We Grew Up In
The House We Grew Up In
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11
Cover of The Girls / The Girls in the Garden
The Girls / The Girls in the Garden
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16
Cover of The Night She Disappeared
The Night She Disappeared
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Cover of None of This Is True
None of This Is True
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19
It Could Have Been Her

The Family Upstairs Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2022)

Lisa Jewell's Family Upstairs duology consists of two mystery thrillers published between 2019 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Family Upstairs followed by The Family Remains. The series appears to be complete.

Start with The Family Upstairs and read in order.

Start this series with The Family Upstairs

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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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