Sally Hepworth Reading Order
3 series · 22 books
Sally Hepworth is an Australian mystery writer who crafts intricate psychological thrillers often centered on family secrets and complex relationships. Her debut novel The Secrets of Midwives launched her career in 2015, while The Good Sister became her breakout success, earning the 2021 Adult Crime Novel Davitt Award and establishing her reputation for clever plotting and unreliable narrators. Across multiple series and standalone novels, Hepworth has built a body of work spanning nearly a decade that consistently delivers twisty narratives with emotionally resonant characters.
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Alibis Collection Series
Ongoing6 books (2025–2025)
The Alibis Collection is an ongoing series of six mystery and thriller novels from various authors, launched in 2025. Each standalone entry offers a different perspective on crime and deception, featuring works by Freida McFadden, David Lagercrantz, Chad Zunker, Wanda M. Morris, Sally Hepworth, and Chris Bohjalian. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with Death Row to experience the collection as intended. With new titles continuing to be added, this series provides an anthology approach to suspenseful storytelling across multiple voices.
Start with Death Row(By: Freida McFadden), the first of 6 books in the Alibis Collection series.
Start this series with Death Row(By: Freida McFadden)
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Getaway Series
Likely Complete6 books (2022–2022)
The Getaway is a six-book mystery and thriller series edited by Sally Hepworth, with each installment written by a different author. Published in 2022, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Belle Mer by Luanne Rice. Each book offers a standalone mystery experience while contributing to the overall collection's exploration of escape, secrets, and suspense.
Start with Belle Mer(By: Luanne Rice), the first of 6 books in the Getaway series.
Start this series with Belle Mer(By: Luanne Rice)
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (2015–2026)
Sally Hepworth has written 10 mystery and thriller novels published between 2015 and 2026, with the series ongoing. Though each book stands alone with its own characters and plot, they should be read in publication order beginning with The Secrets of Midwives. The series includes The Things We Keep, The Mother's Promise, The Family Next Door, The Mother-in-Law, The Good Sister, The Younger Wife, Darling Girls, The Soulmate, and Mad Mabel.
Start with The Secrets of Midwives, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Secrets of Midwives
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sally Hepworth written?
- Sally Hepworth has written 22 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sally Hepworth series?
- Here are the first books in Sally Hepworth's series: Alibis Collection: Death Row(By: Freida McFadden); Getaway: Belle Mer(By: Luanne Rice).
- What order should I read Sally Hepworth's books?
- We recommend reading Sally Hepworth's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sally Hepworth still writing new books?
- Yes, Sally Hepworth has 2 ongoing series: Alibis Collection, Standalone Novels.