Anna Curtis Books in Order

Recommended Reading Order for the Anna Curtis Series

To fully experience Anna Curtis’s evolution from a rookie prosecutor to a seasoned legal veteran, we recommend reading the series in publication order. The books follow a chronological timeline that tracks both Anna’s professional battles in the courtroom and her personal life, particularly her relationship with fellow homicide prosecutor Jack Bailey.

Here is the recommended reading path for the series:

1. Law of Attraction (2010) – Rookie prosecutor Anna Curtis leads her first domestic violence case, which quickly spirals into a high-stakes murder trial that threatens her career.
2. Ten Rules for a Call Girl (2012) – A prequel novella that sets up the events of the second novel. It focuses on a Georgetown student entering a high-end escort ring, rather than Anna herself, and serves as an excellent companion piece (often designated as Book 1.5).
3. Discretion (2012) – Anna is called to investigate the death of a high-profile call girl whose body is found at the U.S. Capitol, exposing a dangerous web of political secrets.
4. Speak of the Devil (2013) – Anna's personal life with Jack Bailey faces a crisis when an anti-human trafficking raid collides with violent MS-13 gang activity.
5. A Good Killing (2015) – Anna takes a leave of absence from Washington, D.C. to return to her Michigan hometown, where she must defend her sister against charges of murdering a local high school sports hero.
6. The Last Good Girl (2016) – Back in D.C., Anna investigates campus sexual assault and political corruption when she searches for a missing university student who accused a prominent politician's son of rape.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

Because the novella Ten Rules for a Call Girl is a prequel to the events of Discretion, some readers choose to start with it. However, we recommend starting with Law of Attraction to properly establish Anna Curtis's character and the world of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C. The novels themselves are best read in order of release to appreciate the long-term character arcs and relationship dynamics.

Real-World Authority and Legal Authenticity

What sets the Anna Curtis series apart from typical legal thrillers is its authenticity. Author Allison Leotta spent twelve years as a federal sex-crimes prosecutor in Washington, D.C. Her real-world experiences prosecuting domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault cases directly inform the plots, procedures, and emotional stakes of the books, providing readers with an unfiltered and realistic look at the criminal justice system.