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Nisa Santiago Reading Order

8 series · 30 books

Mystery & Thriller

Nisa Santiago is a prolific urban fiction author who has built a reputation for gritty, fast-paced crime narratives centered on morally complex female protagonists. Her most recognizable work, the Apple & Kola series subtitled The Baddest Chick, established her voice in the genre and spawned multiple interconnected storylines across titles like Cartier Cartel, Killer Dolls, and Mafioso. With over thirty books published since 2008, Santiago brings an authentic Brooklyn perspective to tales of street power, betrayal, and survival that resonate strongly with urban fiction readers.

Apple & Kola: The Baddest Chick Series

Complete

7 books (2011–2019)

Start with Bad Apple, the first of 7 books in the Apple & Kola: The Baddest Chick series.

Start this series with Bad Apple

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2
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3
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4
5
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6
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Unfinished Business
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Baddest Apple
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cartier Cartel Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2019)

Start with Cartier Cartel, the first of 4 books in the Cartier Cartel series.

Start this series with Cartier Cartel

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1
Cartier Cartel
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Return of the Cartier Cartel
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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South Beach Slaughter
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Killer Dolls Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with Killer Dolls and read in order.

Start this series with Killer Dolls

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Killer Dolls
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Killer Dolls, Part 2
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Killer Dolls - Part 3
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Mafioso Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2017–2023)

Start with Mafioso - Part 1, the first of 7 books in the Mafioso series.

Start this series with Mafioso - Part 1

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1
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Mafioso - Part 1
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Mafioso - Part 2
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Mafioso - Part 3
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Mafioso - Part 4
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Mafioso - Part 5
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Mafioso - Part 6
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Mafioso - Part 7
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Murdergram Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2016)

Start with Murdergram and read in order.

Start this series with Murdergram

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1
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2
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Murdergram - Part 2
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

South Beach Cartel Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2018)

Start with South Beach Cartel - Part 1 and read in order.

Start this series with South Beach Cartel - Part 1

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1
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South Beach Cartel - Part 1
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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South Beach Cartel - Part 2
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with Dirty Money Honey(With: Erica Hilton,Kim K.) and read in order.

Start this series with Dirty Money Honey(With: Erica Hilton,Kim K.)

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Dirty Money Honey(With: Erica Hilton,Kim K.)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Guard the Throne
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The House That Hustle Built Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2016)

Start with The House That Hustle Built and read in order.

Start this series with The House That Hustle Built

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1
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The House That Hustle Built
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The House that Hustle Built 2
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The House That Hustle Built 3
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nisa Santiago written?
Nisa Santiago has written 30 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Nisa Santiago series?
Here are the first books in Nisa Santiago's series: Apple & Kola: The Baddest Chick: Bad Apple; Cartier Cartel: Cartier Cartel; Killer Dolls: Killer Dolls; Mafioso: Mafioso - Part 1; Murdergram: Murdergram.
What order should I read Nisa Santiago's books?
We recommend reading Nisa Santiago's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Nisa Santiago's series complete?
Nisa Santiago has 7 completed series.

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