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Sarah Alderson Reading Order

5 series Β· 22 books

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Come Back to Me Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2020)

The Come Back to Me series by Sarah Alderson comprises five mystery and thriller novels published between 2014 and 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Come Back to Me and continuing through This Is One Moment/Stay With Me, Run Away with Me, Watch Over Me, and concluding with Fall into Me. This young adult action-thriller sequence follows an interconnected narrative arc across all five installments.

Start with Come Back to Me, the first of 5 books in the Come Back to Me series.

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This Is One Moment / Stay With Me
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Fated Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Sarah Alderson's Fated trilogy is a complete young adult mystery and adventure series spanning three books published between 2012 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fated, followed by Severed and Shadowed. This fast-paced trilogy combines thriller and action elements that will appeal to readers seeking supernatural mystery with romance and suspense.

Start with Fated and read in order.

Lila Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2013)

The Lila series by Sarah Alderson consists of four complete books published between 2011 and 2013, following publication order: Hunting Lila, Losing Lila, Lila Shortcuts, and Tormenting Lila. This young adult mystery and thriller series blends action and adventure as it unfolds across its interconnected installments. Readers should begin with Hunting Lila and proceed through each book in the order published to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Hunting Lila, the first of 4 books in the Lila series.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

9 books (2013–2026)

Sarah Alderson's eight standalone novels span from 2013 to 2022, each offering independent stories that can be read in any order, though publication order is recommended for new readers. Her mystery and thriller works blend young adult and action-adventure elements across titles including The Sound, Out of Control, Conspiracy Girl, Friends Like These, In Her Eyes, The Stalker, The Weekend Away, The Cabin in the Woods, and The Edge of the Woods. The series appears to be complete as of 2022. While each book stands alone with its own plot and characters, reading them in publication order provides the best introduction to Alderson's evolving style and range as a thriller writer.

Start with The Sound, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sarah Alderson written?
Sarah Alderson has written 22 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Sarah Alderson series?
Here are the first books in Sarah Alderson's series: Come Back to Me: Come Back to Me; Fated: Fated; Lila: Hunting Lila.
What order should I read Sarah Alderson's books?
We recommend reading Sarah Alderson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Sarah Alderson's series complete?
Sarah Alderson has 4 completed series.

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