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Meg Gardiner Reading Order

5 series · 18 books · Born 1957

Mystery & Thriller

Meg Gardiner is a prolific American author known for her gripping thrillers, with a strong focus on character-driven narratives. With a bibliography that includes 18 novels across five series, her notable works encompass the widely acclaimed Evan Delaney and Jo Beckett series, alongside engaging standalone novels and anthologies. Active from 2002 to 2025, Gardiner continues to captivate readers with her expertly crafted plots and psychological depth.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
120 Murders: Dark Fiction Inspired by the Alternative Era
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Evan Delaney Series

Complete

5 books (2002–2006)

Start with China Lake, the first of 5 books in the Evan Delaney series.

#Title
1
Cover of China Lake
China Lake
2002Buy 🇺🇸
2
Jericho Point
2004Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon
2004Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Crosscut
Crosscut
2005Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Kill Chain
Kill Chain
2006Buy 🇺🇸

Jo Beckett Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2011)

Start with The Dirty Secrets Club, the first of 4 books in the Jo Beckett series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Dirty Secrets Club
The Dirty Secrets Club
2008Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Memory Collector
The Memory Collector
2009Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Liar's Lullaby
The Liar's Lullaby
2010Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Nightmare Thief
The Nightmare Thief
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2012–2022)

Start with Ransom River, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Ransom River
Ransom River
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Shadow Tracer
The Shadow Tracer
2013Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Phantom Instinct
Phantom Instinct
2014Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Heat 2(With: Michael Mann)
Heat 2(With: Michael Mann)
2022Buy 🇺🇸

UNSUB Series

Ongoing

4 books (2017–2024)

Start with UNSUB, the first of 4 books in the UNSUB series.

#Title
1
Cover of UNSUB
UNSUB
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Into the Black Nowhere
Into the Black Nowhere
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Dark Corners of the Night
The Dark Corners of the Night
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
Shadowheart
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Meg Gardiner written?
Meg Gardiner has written 18 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Meg Gardiner series?
Here are the first books in Meg Gardiner's series: Evan Delaney: China Lake; Jo Beckett: The Dirty Secrets Club; UNSUB: UNSUB.
What order should I read Meg Gardiner's books?
We recommend reading Meg Gardiner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Meg Gardiner still writing new books?
Yes, Meg Gardiner has 1 ongoing series: UNSUB.

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