Susanna Kearsley Reading Order
3 series · 17 books · Born 1966
Susanna Kearsley is a Canadian author known for weaving history, mystery, and atmospheric storytelling into immersive novels that blur the lines between past and present. Her works often feature paranormal or romantic elements grounded in meticulous historical detail, earning her recognition including a RITA Award from the Romance Writers of America. Writing across multiple series and standalone novels, as well as thrillers under the pen name Emma Cole, Kearsley has built a devoted readership with her ability to craft compelling narratives that appeal to fans of literary fiction and historical mystery alike.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2014–2020)
Start this series with Pulp Literature Issue 4 Autumn 2014
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleSlains Series
Likely Complete3 books (2008–2021)
Start with The Winter Sea / Sophia's Secret and read in order.
Start this series with The Winter Sea / Sophia's Secret
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (1993–2025)
Start with Undertow, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Undertow
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susanna Kearsley written?
- Susanna Kearsley has written 17 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Susanna Kearsley series?
- Here are the first books in Susanna Kearsley's series: Anthologies: Pulp Literature Issue 4 Autumn 2014; Slains: The Winter Sea / Sophia's Secret.
- What order should I read Susanna Kearsley's books?
- We recommend reading Susanna Kearsley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Susanna Kearsley still writing new books?
- Yes, Susanna Kearsley has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.