Nancy Allen Reading Order
4 series · 10 books
Nancy Allen is a mystery and thriller author who has built a devoted readership across three interconnected series set primarily in the American South. Her work spans the Anonymous Justice series, the Ozarks Mysteries, and the Ruby Bozarth novels, comprising eight books published between 2014 and 2023. Allen's regional settings and complex plotting make her a compelling choice for readers who enjoy character-driven crime fiction rooted in authentic Southern landscapes.
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Anonymous Justice Series
Likely Complete2 books (2022–2023)
Nancy Allen's Anonymous Justice mystery thriller series consists of two books published between 2022 and 2023. The pair, Renegade and Payback, should be read in publication order to follow the story's intended progression. The series appears to be complete.
Start with Renegade and read in order.
Start this series with Renegade
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Ozarks Mysteries Series
Complete4 books (2014–2018)
Nancy Allen's Ozarks Mysteries is a four-book mystery and thriller series set in the American South, published between 2014 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Code of the Hills and continuing through A Killing at the Creek, The Wages of Sin, and concluding with A Wolf in the Woods. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching narrative.
Start with The Code of the Hills, the first of 4 books in the Ozarks Mysteries series.
Start this series with The Code of the Hills
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Likely Complete2 books (2018–2021)
Nancy Allen's Ruby Bozarth series consists of two mystery thrillers published between 2018 and 2021, featuring the character Ruby Bozarth across both standalone but connected novels. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Juror #3 and continuing with The Jailhouse Lawyer/Power of Attorney. While the series appears to be complete, each book can function independently for readers who prefer to jump in at any point.
Start with Juror #3 and read in order.
Start this series with Juror #3
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2026)
Nancy Allen has written two mystery and thriller novels in collaboration with James Patterson, beginning with The #1 Lawyer in 2024 and continuing with The Murder Trial in 2026. Though marketed as standalone novels, these books should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the progression of the series. The series is ongoing, with more installments potentially forthcoming.
Start with The #1 Lawyer(With: James Patterson) and read in order.
Start this series with The #1 Lawyer(With: James Patterson)
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- How many books has Nancy Allen written?
- Nancy Allen has written 10 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Nancy Allen series?
- Here are the first books in Nancy Allen's series: Anonymous Justice: Renegade; Ozarks Mysteries: The Code of the Hills; Ruby Bozarth: Juror #3.
- What order should I read Nancy Allen's books?
- We recommend reading Nancy Allen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Nancy Allen still writing new books?
- Yes, Nancy Allen has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.