Rachel Abbott Reading Order
4 series · 18 books
Rachel Abbott is a British thriller writer known for crafting psychologically complex mysteries that have captured millions of readers worldwide. Her self-published works have dominated Amazon's bestseller lists, establishing her as a major force in the digital publishing landscape since 2011. Abbott's prolific output spans detective procedurals featuring DCI Tom Douglas, psychological standalone thrillers, and the Stephanie King series, showcasing her range within the crime and suspense genres.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
DCI Tom Douglas Series
Likely Complete12 books (2011–2023)
Rachel Abbott's DCI Tom Douglas series consists of twelve mystery and thriller novels published between 2011 and 2023, following detective protagonist Tom Douglas through interconnected investigations. The series appears to be complete as of 2023. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Only the Innocent, to fully appreciate the character development and ongoing storylines that span the entire series. The twelve installments are Only the Innocent, The Back Road, Sleep Tight, Nowhere Child, Stranger Child, Kill Me Again, The Sixth Window, Come a Little Closer, The Shape of Lies, Right Behind You, Close Your Eyes, and No More Lies.
Start with Only the Innocent, the first of 12 books in the DCI Tom Douglas series.
Start this series with Only the Innocent
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Stephanie King Series
Ongoing4 books (2018–2024)
Rachel Abbott's Stephanie King series comprises four mystery thrillers published between 2018 and 2024, with the saga still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with And So It Begins, followed by The Murder Game (also titled The Invitation), Don't Look Away, and The Last Time I Saw Him. This series is best experienced sequentially as the narrative builds across installments.
Start with And So It Begins, the first of 4 books in the Stephanie King series.
Start this series with And So It Begins
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rachel Abbott written?
- Rachel Abbott has written 18 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Rachel Abbott series?
- Here are the first books in Rachel Abbott's series: DCI Tom Douglas: Only the Innocent; Stephanie King: And So It Begins.
- What order should I read Rachel Abbott's books?
- We recommend reading Rachel Abbott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Rachel Abbott still writing new books?
- Yes, Rachel Abbott has 1 ongoing series: Stephanie King.