Where to Start Reading Autumn Trent
For the absolute best reading experience, you should start with the prequel novella, Autumn's Rise, which establishes Autumn's troubled past and the origin of her touch-based intuitive gift. After the prequel, proceed directly into the main series starting with Autumn's Game. If you want the full universe experience, start with Mary Stone's flagship Winter Black series, where Autumn is first introduced as a major supporting character and close friend to Winter.
Autumn Trent: Season One (The FBI Files)
Season One follows Autumn Trent's initial cases working alongside the Behavioral Analysis Unit. This arc consists of the prequel novella and nine core books. You should read them in the following order:
- Autumn's Rise (2020) – Prequel novella (available free via the author's newsletter)
- Autumn's Game (2020)
- Autumn's Break (2020)
- Autumn's Fear (2020)
- Autumn's Rage (2021)
- Autumn's Chaos (2021)
- Autumn's Risk (2021)
- Autumn's Strike (2021)
- Autumn's Prize (2021)
- Autumn's Trap (2022) – Season One Finale
Autumn Trent: Season Two
Season Two follows Autumn as she remains in Richmond to tackle new criminal threats after pivotal shifts in the BAU team. This season comprises six novels and should be read sequentially after completing Season One:
- Autumn's Deceit (2023)
- Autumn's Warning (2023)
- Autumn's Chase (2024)
- Autumn's Fall (2024)
- Autumn's Riddle (2024)
- Autumn's Legacy (2025) – Season Two Finale
Chronological vs. Publication Order
Because the overarching narrative, character relationships, and Autumn’s personal search for her sister Sarah develop chronologically across the series, publication order is the recommended reading path. There are no major chronological deviations other than starting with the prequel novella, Autumn's Rise, which takes place before the events of Autumn's Game.
Spin-offs and Universe Connections
The Autumn Trent series is a direct spin-off of the Winter Black series. The timelines and characters frequently intersect, meaning events from the Winter Black storyline (especially regarding major antagonists) ripple directly into Autumn’s books. Additionally, Mary Stone has written other interconnected series in the same thriller universe, such as the Emma Last series, though Autumn Trent itself is solely written by Mary Stone without co-authors.