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Meg Gardiner Reading Order

5 series · 19 books · Born 1957

Mystery & Thriller

Meg Gardiner crafts taut thrillers that blend psychological complexity with propulsive plotting across multiple interconnected series. Best known for her Evan Delaney mysteries, which kicked off her career in 2002, she has since expanded her range to include the Jo Beckett forensic psychiatry novels and the UNSUB series, establishing herself as a versatile writer in the crime and suspense genre. With eighteen books spanning nearly two decades, Gardiner has become recognized for creating smart protagonists and intricate narratives that appeal to fans of both character-driven and plot-driven thrillers.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2023–2025)

Start this series with Brutal & Strange

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Brutal & Strange
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
120 Murders: Dark Fiction Inspired by the Alternative Era
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Evan Delaney Series

Complete

5 books (2002–2006)

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

Start this series with China Lake

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2
Jericho Point
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Mission Canyon
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Crosscut
5
Cover of Kill Chain

Jo Beckett Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2011)

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

Start this series with The Dirty Secrets Club

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The Dirty Secrets Club
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Memory Collector
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Liar's Lullaby
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Nightmare Thief
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2012–2022)

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

Start this series with Ransom River

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Ransom River
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Shadow Tracer
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Phantom Instinct
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Heat 2(With: Michael Mann)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

UNSUB Series

Ongoing

4 books (2017–2024)

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

Start this series with UNSUB

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2
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Into the Black Nowhere
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Dark Corners of the Night
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Meg Gardiner written?
Meg Gardiner has written 19 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: Anthologies: Brutal & Strange; 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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