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Nicci French Reading Order

4 series · 30 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Nicci French is the collaborative pen name of British writing partners Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, known for crafting psychologically complex thrillers that blur the lines between mystery and literary fiction. Their prolific career spans nearly three decades and multiple series, including the acclaimed Frieda Klein detective novels and the Maud O'Connor mysteries, alongside numerous standalone works. With a gift for exploring the darker aspects of human psychology, French has established themselves as masters of suspenseful storytelling that rewards both plot-driven readers and those seeking character depth.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1

Frieda Klein Series

Complete

8 books (2011–2018)

Start with Blue Monday, the first of 8 books in the Frieda Klein series.

Start this series with Blue Monday

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1
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2
Tuesday's Gone
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Waiting for Wednesday
Waiting for Wednesday
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Thursday's Children / Thursday's Child
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Friday on My Mind
Friday on My Mind
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Dark Saturday / Saturday Requiem
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Sunday Silence / Sunday Morning Coming Down
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Day of the Dead
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Maud O’Connor Series

Ongoing

5 books (2023–2026)

Start with Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? and read in order.

Start this series with Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?

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1
Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Last Days of Kira Mullan
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Verkeerde afslag
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
What Happened that Night
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
What Happened that Night / Tyler Green Will Never Be Free
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

16 books (1997–2022)

Start with The Memory Game, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Memory Game

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1
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The Memory Game
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Safe House
The Safe House
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Killing Me Softly
Killing Me Softly
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Beneath the Skin
Beneath the Skin
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Red Room
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Land of the Living
Land of the Living
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Secret Smile
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Catch Me When I Fall
Catch Me When I Fall
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Losing You
10
Cover of Until It's Over
Until It's Over
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of What to Do When Someone Dies
What to Do When Someone Dies
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Complicit / The Other Side of the Door
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Lying Room
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
House of Correction
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of The Unheard
16
Cover of The Favor / The Favour
The Favor / The Favour
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nicci French written?
Nicci French has written 30 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Nicci French series?
Here are the first books in Nicci French's series: Frieda Klein: Blue Monday; Maud O’Connor: Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?.
What order should I read Nicci French's books?
We recommend reading Nicci French's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Nicci French still writing new books?
Yes, Nicci French has 1 ongoing series: Maud O’Connor.

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