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Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thrillers Books in Order

25 Books
2020 – 2023 Published
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The Recommended Reading Path

For the best experience, readers should start the Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thrillers with the very first book, The 7 She Saw (2020). The series follows a continuous, overarching storyline focusing on Blake Wilder's search for the truth behind her family's murder and the kidnapping of her sister. While each book presents a self-contained crime investigation, Blake's personal life, team relationships, and the resolution of her family mystery progress sequentially. Reading the books out of order will lead to major spoilers regarding these ongoing plotlines.

Publication Order of Blake Wilder Books

Elle Gray is an incredibly prolific writer, publishing multiple titles each year. The main series consists of the following books in publication order:

  1. The 7 She Saw (2020)
  2. A Perfect Wife (2021)
  3. Her Perfect Crime (2021)
  4. The Chosen Girls (2021)
  5. The Secret She Kept (2021)
  6. The Lost Girls (2021)
  7. The Lost Sister (2021)
  8. The Missing Woman (2021)
  9. Night at the Asylum (2021)
  10. A Time to Die (2022)
  11. The House on the Hill (2022)
  12. The Missing Girls (2022)
  13. No More Lies (2022)
  14. The Unlucky Girl (2022)
  15. The Heist (2022)
  16. The Hit List (2022)
  17. The Missing Daughter (2023)
  18. The Silent Threat (2023)
  19. A Code to Kill (2023)
  20. Watching Her (2023)
  21. The Inmate's Secret (2024)
  22. A Motive to Kill (2024)
  23. The Kept Girls (2024)
  24. Prison Break (2024)
  25. The Perfect Crime (2024)
  26. A Shot to Kill (2024)
  27. Double Cross (2025)
  28. The Silent Hunt (2025)
  29. The Hunter's Game (2025)
  30. No Ransom (2025)
  31. True Crime (2025)
  32. The Silent Killer (2026)
  33. The Forgotten Girls (2026)
  34. The Kill List (2026)

Chronological Connections and Crossover Series

Many of Elle Gray's series are interconnected and exist within the same universe. The most notable tie-in is the Pax Arrington Mystery series, which follows Paxton Arrington, a former Seattle detective turned private investigator. Pax frequently collaborates with Blake Wilder on her investigations, and she appears in his books as well. If you want the full context of their friendship, you can read the Pax Arrington books alongside the Blake Wilder series. Pax's series begins with the prequel novella, Deadly Pursuit, and should be read in publication order alongside Blake's timeline.

Spin-offs and Co-authored Series

Beyond Blake Wilder, Elle Gray has created several other series, some written solo and others in collaboration with other authors:

  • Olivia Knight FBI Mystery Thrillers: Co-authored with K.S. Gray, this series follows FBI Agent Olivia Knight and starts with New Girl in Town (2021).
  • Sweetwater Falls Mystery: A solo series by Elle Gray starting with New Girl in the Falls (2023).
  • Alexa Landers Series: Co-authored with James Holt, starting with The Florida Girl (2023).
  • Serenity Springs Mystery: Co-authored with K.S. Gray, starting with The Girl in the Springs (2024).
  • Chesapeake Valley Mystery: A solo mystery series starting with The Girl in Town (2024).
  • Sapphire Valley Mystery: A solo series starting with The Girl in the Valley (2025).
  • Joey Wright FBI Mystery: A solo series starting with The Girl in the City (2026).

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Blake Wilder series?

You should start with Book 1, The 7 She Saw. Since Blake's personal story and the mystery of her family's murder develop from book to book, starting at the beginning is essential to avoid major spoilers.

QHow many books are in the Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thrillers series?

As of 2026, there are 34 books in the main Blake Wilder series, beginning with The 7 She Saw and ending with The Kill List.

QIs the Pax Arrington series connected to Blake Wilder?

Yes. Private Investigator Pax Arrington lives in the same universe and frequently teams up with Blake Wilder. While both series can be read independently, reading them in parallel publication order provides the complete picture of their partnership.

QAre there any co-authored series by Elle Gray?

Yes. Elle Gray co-authors the Olivia Knight FBI Mystery Thrillers and the Serenity Springs Mystery series with K.S. Gray, and the Alexa Landers series with James Holt.

QCan I read the Blake Wilder books as standalone novels?

While the criminal cases in each book are resolved by the end, the character relationships, team dynamics, and the mystery surrounding Blake's family tragedy are continuous and are best enjoyed in order.

QIs Mary Stone's Winter Black series connected to Blake Wilder?

No. Although Mary Stone's Winter Black series is often recommended to fans of Blake Wilder due to its similar tone and strong FBI protagonist, it is written by a different author and is set in an entirely separate universe.