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Rachel Howzell Hall Reading Order

7 series · 26 books

Mystery & Thriller

Rachel Howzell Hall crafts propulsive mysteries and psychological thrillers that explore crime, corruption, and justice across Los Angeles and beyond. Her Detective Elouise Norton series follows the determined homicide investigator as she navigates complex cases rooted in the city's darker underbelly, beginning with Land of Shadows and continuing through four gripping installments. With over two dozen books spanning multiple series, anthologies, and novellas since 2002, Hall has established herself as a versatile storyteller who balances intricate plotting with deeply drawn characters.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2020)

Start with The Family Lawyer and read in order.

Start this series with The Family Lawyer

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1
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The Family Lawyer
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Shattering Glass
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Detective Elouise Norton Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2017)

Start with Land of Shadows, the first of 4 books in the Detective Elouise Norton series.

Start this series with Land of Shadows

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1
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Land of Shadows
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Skies of Ash
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Trail of Echoes
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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City of Saviors
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Haven Thriller Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with Fog and Fury and read in order.

Start this series with Fog and Fury

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1
Fog and Fury
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Mist and Malice
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Never Tell Collection Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024–2024)

Start with Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine), the first of 6 books in the Never Tell Collection series.

Start this series with Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine)

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1
Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Jackrabbit Skin(By: Ivy Pochoda)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
The Bad Friend(By: Caroline Kepnes)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Ghost Writer(By: Loreth Anne White)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Other Side of the Road(By: Andrea Bartz)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with How It Ends and read in order.

Start this series with How It Ends

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1
2
See How They Run
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2002–2024)

Start with A Quiet Storm, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Quiet Storm

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1
A Quiet Storm
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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They All Fall Down
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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And Now She's Gone
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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These Toxic Things
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
What Never Happened
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
What Fire Brings
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Vallendor Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with The Last One and read in order.

Start this series with The Last One

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1
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The Last One
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Cruel Dawn
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rachel Howzell Hall written?
Rachel Howzell Hall has written 26 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Rachel Howzell Hall series?
Here are the first books in Rachel Howzell Hall's series: Anthologies: The Family Lawyer; Detective Elouise Norton: Land of Shadows; Haven Thriller: Fog and Fury; Never Tell Collection: Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine); Short Stories/Novellas: How It Ends.
What order should I read Rachel Howzell Hall's books?
We recommend reading Rachel Howzell Hall's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rachel Howzell Hall still writing new books?
Yes, Rachel Howzell Hall has 4 ongoing series: Haven Thriller, Never Tell Collection, Standalone Novels, Vallendor.

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