Tara Laskowski Reading Order
4 series · 14 books
Tara Laskowski crafts suspenseful mysteries and psychological thrillers that explore dark secrets and unexpected twists. Her debut novel One Night Gone established her reputation in the genre, earning the prestigious Agatha Award for Best First Novel, while her sharp short fiction has earned her additional Agatha recognition. Working across novels, novellas, and curated collections, Laskowski has built a diverse body of work that appeals to readers seeking intricate plots and compelling character studies.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete6 books (2014–2023)
Tara Laskowski edited five anthologies between 2014 and 2023, spanning mystery, thriller, and horror genres. The series comprises The New Black, Flash Fiction International, Exquisite Duet 2016, The Beat of Black Wings, Come October: An Anthology of Autumnal Horror, and Healing Visions. These collections should be read in publication order to follow the development of the anthology series over its near-decade run. The series appears to be complete.
Start with The New Black, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The New Black
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Collections Series
Complete2 books (2012–2016)
Tara Laskowski's Collections series consists of two complete mystery and thriller books published between 2012 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Modern Manners For Your Inner Demons followed by Bystanders. Both entries are self-contained yet connected within the broader collection.
Start with Modern Manners For Your Inner Demons and read in order.
Start this series with Modern Manners For Your Inner Demons
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2018–2019)
Tara Laskowski's complete short story collection spans two volumes published between 2018 and 2019. These mystery and thriller novellas should be read in publication order, beginning with The Case of the Vanishing Professor followed by The Long-Term Tenant. The series contains standalone entries that deliver suspenseful narratives within a compact format.
Start with The Case of the Vanishing Professor and read in order.
Start this series with The Case of the Vanishing Professor
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Likely Complete4 books (2019–2026)
Tara Laskowski has written four standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2023, consisting of One Night Gone, The Mother Next Door, The Weekend Retreat, and The Cold Read. Each book can be read independently, though they should be approached in publication order to experience them as the author intended. The series appears to be complete, offering readers four distinct mystery narratives to explore.
Start with One Night Gone and read in order.
Start this series with One Night Gone
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tara Laskowski written?
- Tara Laskowski has written 14 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Tara Laskowski series?
- Here are the first books in Tara Laskowski's series: Anthologies: The New Black; Collections: Modern Manners For Your Inner Demons; Short Stories/Novellas: The Case of the Vanishing Professor.
- What order should I read Tara Laskowski's books?
- We recommend reading Tara Laskowski's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Tara Laskowski's series complete?
- Tara Laskowski has 2 completed series.