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Susan Lewis Reading Order

7 series · 60 books · Born 1954

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Andee Lawrence Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2018)

Susan Lewis's Andee Lawrence series comprises five mystery thrillers published between 2014 and 2018, following a complete story arc best read in publication order. The series begins with Behind Closed Doors and concludes with Hiding in Plain Sight, taking readers through The Girl Who Came Back, The Moment She Left, and Believe In Me in between. This finished series is ideal for fans of literary mystery fiction who prefer to experience a detective's cases as they unfold chronologically across multiple interconnected investigations.

Start with Behind Closed Doors, the first of 5 books in the Andee Lawrence series.

Start this series with Behind Closed Doors

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2018)

Susan Lewis's two-book anthology series spans from 2010 to 2018 and is now complete. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Mix Tape followed by They Said. The series blends mystery, thriller, and literary fiction elements across its standalone stories.

Start with The Mix Tape and read in order.

Cristy Ward Thriller Series

Ongoing

5 books (2024–2027)

The Cristy Ward Thriller series by Susan Lewis comprises four books published between 2024 and 2026, with the sequence ongoing. Readers should follow the books in publication order beginning with Nothing to See Here, continuing through Don't Believe A Word, Never Look Back, Who Can You Trust?, and I Dare You. This mystery and thriller series blends elements of literary fiction with suspenseful storytelling.

Start with Nothing to See Here, the first of 4 books in the Cristy Ward Thriller series.

Start this series with Nothing to See Here

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Laurie Forbes and Elliott Russell Series

Complete

4 books (2001–2010)

Susan Lewis's Laurie Forbes and Elliott Russell series comprises four standalone mystery thrillers published between 2001 and 2010. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Silent Truths and continuing through Wicked Beauty, The Hornbeam Tree, and concluding with Intimate Strangers. This complete series blends mystery and literary fiction across its interconnected standalone narratives.

Start with Silent Truths, the first of 4 books in the Laurie Forbes and Elliott Russell series.

No Child of Mine Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2017)

Susan Lewis's No Child of Mine trilogy is a complete mystery and literary thriller series consisting of three books published between 2012 and 2017. The three interconnected novels—No Child of Mine, Don't Let Me Go, and You Said Forever—should be read in publication order to fully experience the narrative. This series blends emotional drama with suspenseful storytelling across its standalone yet thematically connected entries.

Start with No Child of Mine and read in order.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2011)

Susan Lewis's two-book nonfiction series consists of Just One More Day and One Day at a Time, released between 2005 and 2011. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Just One More Day followed by One Day at a Time. Both books reflect the author's crossover between her thriller and literary fiction work, bringing narrative depth to nonfiction storytelling.

Start with Just One More Day and read in order.

Start this series with Just One More Day

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

39 books (1983–2024)

Susan Lewis has written 39 standalone novels from 1983 to 2024, with new titles continuing to be released. These mystery and thriller novels, blending literary fiction with suspenseful storytelling, can be read in any order as each book stands alone with its own complete story. Readers who wish to follow the author's creative evolution may read them in publication order beginning with Dance While You Can.

Start with Dance While You Can, the first of 39 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Dance While You Can

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Susan Lewis written?
Susan Lewis has written 60 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Susan Lewis series?
Here are the first books in Susan Lewis's series: Andee Lawrence: Behind Closed Doors; Anthologies: The Mix Tape; Cristy Ward Thriller: Nothing to See Here; Laurie Forbes and Elliott Russell: Silent Truths; No Child of Mine: No Child of Mine.
What order should I read Susan Lewis's books?
We recommend reading Susan Lewis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Susan Lewis still writing new books?
Yes, Susan Lewis has 2 ongoing series: Cristy Ward Thriller, Standalone Novels.

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