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Ash Park Books in Order

11 Books
2016 – 2020 Published
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01
Famished
Famished
2016
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02
Conviction
Conviction
2016
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03
Repressed
2016
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04
Hidden
2017
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05
Redemption
2017
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06
Salvation
2019
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07
Recall
Recall
2019
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08
Imposter
Imposter
2020
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09
Composed
Composed
2020
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10
Witness
2020
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11
Savage
2020
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Recommended Reading Order

While Meghan O'Flynn designed the Ash Park series so that each novel features a self-contained mystery and can technically be read as a standalone, reading them in chronological order is highly recommended. This allows readers to fully appreciate the complex, slow-burn character development and the recurring personal struggles of Detective Edward Petrosky and other residents of this decaying Detroit suburb.

Chronological Reading Order

To follow the timeline from the very beginning, start with the prequel companion that establishes the backstory of the series' central detective:

  1. Salvation (Book 0.5) – A prequel companion exploring Detective Edward Petrosky's dark history.
  2. Famished (Book 1) – The debut novel following Hannah Montgomery as a serial killer targets her women's shelter.
  3. Conviction (Book 2) – Focused on District Attorney Shannon Taylor and a high-stakes wrongful conviction case.
  4. Repressed (Book 3) – Centered on Detective Curtis Morrison after his family goes missing.
  5. Hidden (Book 4) – Detective Edward Petrosky takes center stage, chasing a sadistic serial killer.
  6. Redemption (Book 5) – Petrosky's struggles continue as he seeks redemptive justice.
  7. Recall (Book 6) – An investigation into a series of murders linked to long-buried cold cases.
  8. Imposter (Book 7) – Petrosky investigates the suspicious suicide of a boy who had previously returned from a kidnapping.
  9. Composed (Book 8) – Petrosky hunts a serial killer who poses victims in chilling tableaus.
  10. Witness (Book 9) – A dark investigation into missing persons and deeply kept family secrets.
  11. Savage (Book 10) – A grueling case that pushes Detective Petrosky to his absolute limit.

Publication Order

If you prefer to read the series in the exact order the books were released, you will encounter the prequel Salvation later in the sequence. Follow this order:

  • Famished (2016)
  • Conviction (2016)
  • Repressed (2016)
  • Hidden (2017)
  • Redemption (2017)
  • Salvation (2019)
  • Recall (2019)
  • Imposter (2020)
  • Composed (2020)
  • Witness (2020)
  • Savage (2020)

Spin-offs and Related Series

For readers who enjoy the dark psychological depth and intense crime thriller vibes of Ash Park, Meghan O'Flynn's completed Born Bad series is a perfect next step. This series explores serial killers and their families from the inside out, beginning with the acclaimed novel Wicked Sharp.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading the Ash Park series?

The best starting point is either the debut novel Famished to follow the release order, or the prequel novella Salvation to read chronologically and get early backstory on Detective Petrosky.

QDo I need to read the Ash Park books in order?

Each book features a standalone mystery, but they are highly interconnected. Reading them in order is recommended to fully experience the character development and overarching plotlines.

QWho is the main character of the Ash Park series?

While early books follow different protagonists (such as Hannah Montgomery and Shannon Taylor), the series eventually centers on the cynical and sharp-tongued Detective Edward Petrosky.

QHow many books are in the Ash Park series?

There are 11 books in the main series sequence, including the prequel companion Salvation and running through to Savage.

QWhat is Meghan O'Flynn's Born Bad series?

The Born Bad series is a separate, completed psychological thriller series by O'Flynn that focuses on serial killers and their families, starting with the book Wicked Sharp.

QIs Ash Park a real place?

No, Ash Park is a fictional, run-down suburb of Detroit created by Meghan O'Flynn, drawing inspiration from her own childhood in Detroit and her professional background as a clinical therapist.