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Bone Secrets Books in Order

6 Books
2012 – 2016 Published
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01
Hidden
Hidden
2012
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02
Chilled
Chilled
2012
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03
Buried
2013
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04
Veiled
Veiled
2013
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05
Alone
2014
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06
Known
Known
2016
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How to Read the Bone Secrets Series

While each book in the Bone Secrets series features a self-contained romantic suspense mystery with a distinct pair of protagonists, the books share a central cast of secondary characters who grow and evolve. To get the best experience and avoid spoilers regarding these recurring characters, readers should follow the publication order.

Bone Secrets Publication Order

  • Hidden (2012) – The debut novel introducing forensic odontologist Lacey Campbell and ex-cop Jack Harper as they hunt a copycat killer.
  • Chilled (2012) – Follows forensic nurse Brynn Nealey and former US Marshal Alex Kinton trapped in a Cascade Mountains blizzard.
  • Buried (2013) – Focuses on reporter Michael Brody and Jamie Jacobs digging into a cold case involving a missing school bus.
  • Veiled (2013) – A novella (often numbered as Book 3.5) that reunites readers with Lacey Campbell and Jack Harper on a resort vacation turned crime scene.
  • Alone (2014) – Follows forensic anthropologist Dr. Victoria Peres investigating a chilling cold case replica in the Oregon woods.
  • Known (2016) – Follows Chris Jacobs and medical examiner Gianna Trask as they are stranded during a snowstorm with a killer.

Spin-Offs and the Wider Kendra Elliot Universe

Kendra Elliot’s thrillers are set in a shared universe, with characters moving seamlessly between different series. Once you finish the Bone Secrets series, you can follow these threads into her other popular books:

The Callahan & McLane Series

Detective Mason Callahan is introduced as a secondary character in the Bone Secrets books. Thanks to his popularity, he received his own spin-off series alongside FBI Special Agent Ava McLane. This series includes Vanished (2014), Bridged (2015), Spiraled (2015), and Targeted (2016).

The Columbia River Series

This series acts as a crossover hub, bringing together characters from the Callahan & McLane series and the Mercy Kilpatrick series. Notably, The Silence (2020) serves as an unofficial fifth book for Callahan and McLane.

Rogue River and Rogue Winter Novellas

Co-authored with Melinda Leigh, these quick-paced romantic suspense novellas (starting with On Her Father’s Grave) are also set in small-town Oregon and share the same tense, atmospheric vibe as Bone Secrets.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended starting point for Kendra Elliot's books?

You should start with Hidden, the first book in the Bone Secrets series. It sets up the Pacific Northwest setting and introduces characters who reappear in later books and spin-offs.

QDo you need to read the Bone Secrets series in order?

While the mystery in each book is resolved by the final page, it is highly recommended to read them in publication order. This allows you to watch the relationships and lives of recurring secondary characters develop naturally.

QWhere does the novella Veiled fit into the reading order?

The novella Veiled is Book 3.5 and should be read between Buried (Book 3) and Alone (Book 4). It features Lacey and Jack, the protagonists of the first book.

QHow is Callahan & McLane connected to Bone Secrets?

Detective Mason Callahan first appeared as a supporting character in the Bone Secrets books. He became popular enough to spin off into his own series, starting with Vanished.

QWill Kendra Elliot write more Bone Secrets books?

Kendra Elliot has stated that she does not plan to write any more novels under the Bone Secrets title, but she frequently brings back characters from the series for cameo appearances in her other books.