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Ruth Ware

Ruth Ware Reading Order

5 series · 20 books · Born 1977

Mystery & Thriller

Ruth Ware is a British author specializing in psychological thrillers that combine mystery with unreliable narrators and intricate plot twists. Her breakout novels *In a Dark, Dark Wood* and *The Woman in Cabin 10* became international bestsellers, establishing her reputation for tense, character-driven suspense. Since 2015, Ware has published over twenty books including standalone novels, short stories, and novellas that consistently explore themes of deception and psychological manipulation.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2022–2024)

Start with Marple: Twelve New Mysteries and read in order.

Start this series with Marple: Twelve New Mysteries

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Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hush Collection Series

Complete

6 books (2020–2020)

Start with Buried(By: Jeffery Deaver), the first of 6 books in the Hush Collection series.

Start this series with Buried(By: Jeffery Deaver)

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1
Buried(By: Jeffery Deaver)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Let Her Be(By: Lisa Unger)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Slow Burner(By: Laura Lippman)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
The Gift(By: Alison Gaylin)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Treasure(By: Oyinkan Braithwaite)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lo Blacklock Series

Ongoing

2 books (2016–2025)

Start with The Woman in Cabin 10 and read in order.

Start this series with The Woman in Cabin 10

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The Woman in Cabin 10
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Woman in Suite 11
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

2 books (2020–2024)

Start with We Will Be Watching and read in order.

Start this series with We Will Be Watching

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1
We Will Be Watching
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Murder at the Turkish Baths
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2015–2024)

Start with In a Dark, Dark Wood, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with In a Dark, Dark Wood

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In a Dark, Dark Wood
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Lying Game
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Death of Mrs. Westaway
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Turn of the Key
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
6
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7
Cover of Zero Days
8
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One Perfect Couple
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ruth Ware written?
Ruth Ware has written 20 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Ruth Ware series?
Here are the first books in Ruth Ware's series: Anthologies: Marple: Twelve New Mysteries; Hush Collection: Buried(By: Jeffery Deaver); Lo Blacklock: The Woman in Cabin 10; Short Stories/Novellas: We Will Be Watching.
What order should I read Ruth Ware's books?
We recommend reading Ruth Ware's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ruth Ware still writing new books?
Yes, Ruth Ware has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Lo Blacklock, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

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