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Rebecca Forster Reading Order

6 series · 37 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Rebecca Forster is an American mystery and thriller writer with a prolific output spanning over three decades. She has crafted multiple interconnected series including the Bailey Devlin and Josie Bates novels, alongside standalone works and novellas that blend procedural tension with literary depth. Her thirty-six books explore crime, justice, and complex human relationships through tightly plotted narratives and compelling character development.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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1
Flash Fiction 2019
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Bailey Devlin Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2015)

Start with The Day Bailey Devlin Picked Up a Penny and read in order.

Start this series with The Day Bailey Devlin Picked Up a Penny

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#Title
1
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The Day Bailey Devlin Picked Up a Penny
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Day Bailey Devlin's Horoscope Came True
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Day Bailey Devlin's Ship Came in
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Josie Bates Series

Ongoing

10 books (2004–2024)

Start with Hostile Witness, the first of 10 books in the Josie Bates series.

Start this series with Hostile Witness

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1
Hostile Witness
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Silent Witness
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Privileged Witness
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Expert Witness
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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Dark Witness
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Forgotten Witness
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Hannah's Diary
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Lost Witness
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The 9th Witness
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

O'Brien/Anderson Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2016–2022)

Start with Severed Relations, the first of 5 books in the O'Brien/Anderson series.

Start this series with Severed Relations

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1
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Severed Relations
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Foreign Relations
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Secret Relations
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Distant Relations
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Intimate Relations
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
The Death of Me
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

17 books (1989–2011)

Start with A Delicate Matter, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Delicate Matter

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1
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A Delicate Matter
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Privileged Secrets
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Golden Threads
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Rainbow's End
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Reckless Ones
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Checks and Balances
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Vanities
8
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Beyond Malice
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Vows: Which Ones Can a Woman Break?
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Dreams
11
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Keeping Counsel
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Seasons
13
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Character Witness
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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15
Before Her Eyes
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Wilde's Gamble
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
The Matthias Ring
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rebecca Forster written?
Rebecca Forster has written 37 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Rebecca Forster series?
Here are the first books in Rebecca Forster's series: Bailey Devlin: The Day Bailey Devlin Picked Up a Penny; Josie Bates: Hostile Witness; O'Brien/Anderson: Severed Relations.
What order should I read Rebecca Forster's books?
We recommend reading Rebecca Forster's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rebecca Forster still writing new books?
Yes, Rebecca Forster has 1 ongoing series: Josie Bates.

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