Sara Shepard Reading Order
10 series · 53 books · Born 1977
Sara Shepard is an American author specializing in mystery and thriller narratives for young adult readers. She gained widespread recognition as the creator of Pretty Little Liars, a bestselling series that spawned a popular Freeform television adaptation, and has since written dozens of books across multiple interconnected series including The Lying Game, The Heiresses, and numerous anthology collections. Her work consistently blends suspenseful plotting with teenage protagonists navigating complex secrets and moral dilemmas.
Agatha Harkness Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Anthologies Series
Ongoing5 books (2013–2026)
Start with Who Done It?, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Who Done It?
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Heiresses Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Penny Draws Series
Likely Complete2 books (2023–2023)
Start with Penny Draws a Best Friend and read in order.
Start this series with Penny Draws a Best Friend
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Pretty Little Liars Series
Likely Complete19 books (2006–2022)
Start with Pretty Little Liars, the first of 19 books in the Pretty Little Liars series.
Start this series with Pretty Little Liars
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing11 books (2009–2027)
Start with The Visibles / All The Things We Didn't Say, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Visibles / All The Things We Didn't Say
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The Amateurs Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Start with The Amateurs and read in order.
Start this series with The Amateurs
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The Lying Game Series
Complete8 books (2010–2013)
Start with The Lying Game, the first of 8 books in the The Lying Game series.
Start this series with The Lying Game
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The Perfectionists Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Start with The Perfectionists and read in order.
Start this series with The Perfectionists
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sara Shepard written?
- Sara Shepard has written 53 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Sara Shepard series?
- Here are the first books in Sara Shepard's series: Anthologies: Who Done It?; Penny Draws: Penny Draws a Best Friend; Pretty Little Liars: Pretty Little Liars; The Amateurs: The Amateurs; The Lying Game: The Lying Game.
- What order should I read Sara Shepard's books?
- We recommend reading Sara Shepard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sara Shepard still writing new books?
- Yes, Sara Shepard has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.