Mary Stone Reading Order

11 books (2023–2024)

Mary Stone's A Villain's Story FBI Mystery series comprises eleven books published between 2023 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood on the Badge. This mystery and thriller series follows the interconnected cases and perspectives within an FBI investigation, with each installment building on the narrative foundation established in previous entries.

Start with Blood on the Badge, the first of 11 books in the A Villain’s Story FBI Mystery series.

18 books (2021–2027)

The Amelia Storm series comprises fifteen mystery and thriller novels by Mary Stone, with the first book, Storm's Awakening, published in 2021 and subsequent installments released through 2025. This ongoing series should be read in publication order, beginning with Storm's Awakening and continuing through Storm's Endgame and beyond. The complete sequence includes Storm's Cage, Storm's Fury, Storm's Justice, Storm's Peril, Storm's Rite, Storm's Ruin, Storm's Wrath, Storm's Nightmare, Storm's Revenge, Storm's Cut, Storm's Target, Storm's Burn, and Storm's Symbol, with additional entries still being released.

Start with Storm's Awakening, the first of 15 books in the Amelia Storm series.

16 books (2020–2025)

The Autumn Trent series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection from author Mary Stone spanning 16 books published between 2020 and 2025. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Autumn's Break and continuing through the most recent installment. With new entries continuing to release, this series offers an extended narrative arc for fans of the genre.

Start with Autumn's Break, the first of 16 books in the Autumn Trent series.

11 books (2021–2024)

The Charli Cross series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection comprising eleven books published between 2021 and 2024. Readers should follow the series in publication order, beginning with Dark Greed and continuing through the most recent installment, Dark Suspicion. Mary Stone's series offers a complete narrative arc across its books, making sequential reading essential for following the story's development.

Start with Dark Greed, the first of 11 books in the Charli Cross series.

7 books (2025–2027)

The Claire Legacy FBI Mystery series comprises seven books by Mary Stone, with five published between 2025 and 2026 and the series still ongoing. These mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Buried Legacy and continuing through Fated Legacy, Lethal Legacy, Sinister Legacy, Fury's Legacy, Savage Legacy, and Shattered Legacy.

Start with Buried Legacy, the first of 5 books in the Claire Legacy FBI Mystery series.

17 books (2020–2026)

The Ellie Kline series comprises 16 mystery and thriller novels by Mary Stone, beginning with Cold Grave and continuing through Cold Theory with at least one additional book forthcoming. Published between 2020 and 2025, this ongoing series should be read in publication order to follow the character's development and case progression. Each installment builds on the previous books' events and revelations, making sequential reading essential for full comprehension of the overarching narrative.

Start with Cold Grave, the first of 16 books in the Ellie Kline series.

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1	Cold Grave 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cold Highway 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cold Hunt 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cold Revenge 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cold Shadows 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cold Start 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Cold Threat 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Cold Truth 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Cold Death 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Cold Trail 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Cold Heart 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Cold Judgment 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Cold Intentions 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Cold Crash 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Cold Theory 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Cold Finish 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Into the Cold 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

15 books (2023–2025)

The Emma Last FBI Mystery series comprises 15 books published between 2023 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Follow the adventures in publication order, beginning with Last Breath and continuing through Last Stand. This mystery and thriller series should be read sequentially to experience the full narrative arc of the FBI investigations at its core.

Start with Last Breath, the first of 15 books in the Emma Last FBI Mystery series.

7 books (2025–2027)

The Genevieve Steel FBI Mystery series comprises five books published between 2025 and 2027, with the first installment being The Daughter's Ascension. This ongoing mystery and thriller series should be read in publication order to follow the narrative arc properly. The subsequent entries—The Daughter's Curse, The Daughter's Sins, The Daughter's Judgment, and The Daughter's Price—continue Genevieve Steel's FBI investigations across the complete series.

Start with The Daughter's Ascension, the first of 5 books in the Genevieve Steel FBI Mystery series.

6 books (2025–2027)

The Indie Reign FBI Mystery series by Mary Stone is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection that began in 2025. Currently comprising six books, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Broken Reign and continuing through First Reign, Twisted Reign, Buried Reign, Savage Reign, and Wicked Reign. Each installment builds on previous events and character development, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching narrative.

Start with Broken Reign and read in order.

2 books (2026–2027)

10 books (2024–2025)

The Journey Russo FBI Mystery series comprises ten books following an FBI protagonist through interconnected cases, with new installments released throughout 2024 and 2025. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Journey's Aim and continuing through Journey's War. Each book builds on the narrative foundation established in previous entries, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the developing story arcs. Fans of FBI-centered mystery and thriller fiction will find this series offers continuous plot progression across its growing collection.

Start with Journey's Aim, the first of 10 books in the Journey Russo FBI Mystery series.

6 books (2019–2019)

The Kylie Hatfield series is a six-book mystery and thriller collection by Mary Stone, published in 2019 as a complete series. These novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Deadly Act and concluding with Deadly Silence. Each book builds on the previous installment, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Deadly Act, the first of 6 books in the Kylie Hatfield series.

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1	Deadly Act 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deadly Beginnings 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Deadly Dreams 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Deadly Games 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Deadly Lies 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Deadly Silence 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2025–2027)

The Olympia Smith FBI Mystery series by Mary Stone consists of five mystery and thriller novels published in 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books follow FBI agent Olympia Smith through interconnected cases and should be read in publication order beginning with The Collector's Game. The series includes The Collector's Game, The Initiation Game, The Killing Game, The Leverage Game, and The Vengeance Game.

Start with The Collector's Game and read in order.

44 books (2022–2027)

The Shadow Island series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection by Mary Stone, with 21 books published between 2022 and 2025. Many entries are co-written with Lori Rhodes. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Shadow's Captive to experience the series as intended.

Start with Shadow's Captive, the first of 21 books in the Shadow Island series.

10 books (2024–2025)

The Sky Stryker series by Mary Stone comprises 10 mystery and thriller novels released between 2024 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Begin with Fatal Act and follow the books in publication order through Fatal Wound. Each installment continues the narrative arc established in the first book, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching story.

Start with Fatal Act, the first of 10 books in the Sky Stryker series.

4 books (2024–2027)

Mary Stone has written three standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2024 and 2025, with more forthcoming. The series consists of Don't Tell (co-written with Matt Gigerisch), Gone Viral (co-written with Angela Kay), and Her Perfect Lie (co-written with Caroline Clark), followed by The Detective's Wife. Each book stands alone and can be read independently, though reading them in publication order is recommended to experience them as Stone intended.

Start with Don't Tell(With: Matt Giegerich) and read in order.

16 books (2022–2026)

The Stella Knox series by Mary Stone is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection comprising 15 published books with at least one additional title forthcoming. The series launched in 2022 with Killer Memo and continued through 2025, with new installments releasing regularly. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Killer Memo, to experience the story as intended. This series offers fans of mystery and thriller fiction an expanding catalog of interconnected cases featuring the protagonist Stella Knox.

Start with Killer Memo, the first of 15 books in the Stella Knox series.

6 books (2025–2027)

Mary Stone's Final Chapter Book Club is an ongoing mystery and thriller series that should be read in publication order beginning with Almost Gone. The series currently contains multiple installments released between 2025 and 2026, with several books written in collaboration with other authors including Jenny Maloney, K.S. Reid, and Vee Smyth. New entries continue to be added to the collection.

Start with Almost Gone and read in order.

25 books (2019–2027)

The Winter Black series by Mary Stone comprises 20 mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Winter's Curse and continuing through Winter's Return, Winter's Rescue, Winter's Shock, Winter's Gamble, and beyond. This expanding series offers fans of the genre a substantial collection of interconnected mysteries to explore.

Start with Winter's Curse, the first of 20 books in the Winter Black series.

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1	Winter's Curse 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Winter's Ghost 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Winter's Mourn 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Winter's Origin 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Winter's Redemption 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Winter's Rise 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Winter's Secret 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Winter's Web 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Winter's End 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Winter's Storm 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Winter's Black Christmas 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Winter's Return 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Winter's Rescue 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Winter's Shock 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Winter's Gamble 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Winter's Maze 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Winter's Peak 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Winter's Snare 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Winter's Stalker 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Winter's Legacy 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	CROSS Intelligence Brief 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Winter Black Personal Case File 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Winter's Cross 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Winter's Divide 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Winter's Fallout 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible