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Lexi Carmichael Mystery Books in Order

  • 16 Books
  • 2010 – 2023 Published

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How to Read the Lexi Carmichael Mystery Series

Julie Moffett's bestselling Lexi Carmichael Mystery series features a brilliantly geeky, socially awkward, and coffee-fueled protagonist who moves from desk-bound NSA coder to globetrotting cyber-sleuth. To fully appreciate Lexi's character growth, evolving friendships, and slow-burn romance (especially with the mysterious hacker Slash), reading the books in order is highly recommended.

While the main novels follow a straightforward narrative timeline, the placement of novellas and short stories introduces minor choices for readers. Below, we break down the ideal reading orders, spin-offs, and critical context to make your journey through the series seamless.

Recommended Reading Order: Chronological Path

For the most cohesive narrative experience, we recommend starting with the prequel novella No Money Down. Although it was published after the second novel, it depicts Lexi's first meeting with the fan-favorite Zimmerman twins and sets the stage for her subsequent adventures.

  1. No Money Down (2012) – Prequel Novella (Book 0.5). Lexi is dragged on a beach vacation by her best friend Basia, only to run into the Secret Service and meet the Zimmerman twins for the first time.
  2. No One Lives Twice (2010) – Book 1. Lexi is thrust into danger when her best friend goes missing, forcing her to team up with government agents and lawyers.
  3. No One to Trust (2011) – Book 2. Lexi joins a private cyber-intelligence firm and gets caught up in a search for a missing researcher.
  4. No Place Like Rome (2013) – Book 3. Lexi heads to Italy with Slash to decrypt a dangerous file.
  5. No Biz Like Showbiz (2014) – Book 4. Lexi goes undercover in the entertainment industry to protect a young star.
  6. No Test for the Wicked (2014) – Book 5. A cyber-threat at a high school leads Lexi into another complex investigation.
  7. No Woman Left Behind (2015) – Book 6. Lexi must track down a missing colleague and friend in a high-stakes race.
  8. No Room for Error (2015) – Book 7. An investigation into a high-tech military drone puts Lexi in the crosshairs.
  9. No Strings Attached (2016) – Book 8. Cyber-espionage and personal drama collide as Lexi tackles a new case.
  10. No Living Soul (2017) – Book 9. A trip to Egypt throws Lexi and her team into a historical and digital mystery.
  11. No Comment (2017) – Bonus Short Story (Book 9.5). A meta, character-focused mock interview where Lexi answers reader questions.
  12. No Regrets (2018) – Book 10. Lexi deals with dangerous secrets from the past that threaten her present.
  13. No Stone Unturned (2019) – Book 11. Lexi investigates a cold case with digital clues that lead to active danger.
  14. No Questions Asked (2020) – Book 12. Lexi races through the Brazilian rainforest to stop cyber-thieves from stealing a vaccine.
  15. No Escape (2021) – Book 13. Lexi is trapped in a remote location and must use all her hacking skills to survive.
  16. No Vow Broken (2023) – Book 14. Personal milestones and a dangerous security breach culminate in high-stakes drama.
  17. No Time Off (2025) – Book 15. The latest installment finds Lexi attempting to take a vacation, only to be pulled back into the fray.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

If you prefer to read the books exactly as Julie Moffett wrote them, you will read the main novels first and insert the companion pieces as they were released. This order is also perfectly enjoyable, though you will meet characters like Elvis and Xavier Zimmerman in the first novel before seeing their official first meeting in the prequel.

  • No One Lives Twice (2010)
  • No One to Trust (2011)
  • No Money Down (2012 - Novella)
  • No Place Like Rome (2013)
  • No Biz Like Showbiz (2014)
  • No Test for the Wicked (2014)
  • No Woman Left Behind (2015)
  • No Room for Error (2015)
  • No Strings Attached (2016)
  • No Living Soul (2017)
  • No Comment (2017 - Novella)
  • No Regrets (2018)
  • No Stone Unturned (2019)
  • No Questions Asked (2020)
  • No Escape (2021)
  • No Vow Broken (2023)
  • No Time Off (2025)

Spin-Offs and Companion Works

The White Knights Series

Julie Moffett wrote a Young Adult (YA) spin-off series called White Knights, starting with the novel White Knights (2017). This series focuses on a group of young, tech-savvy girls who balance their school classes with amateur espionage. While it target a younger audience and follows a different set of main characters (led by Angel Sinclair), it shares the same universe, geeky charm, and fast-paced thrill of the main series. The connection is highlighted in the short story No Comment, which features a joint interview with both Lexi Carmichael and Angel Sinclair.

What to Know Before You Start

The Lexi Carmichael Mystery series is best described as a hybrid of cozy mystery, romantic suspense, and geek-culture thriller. Lexi is a STEM-fluent heroine who works in a male-dominated industry, and Julie Moffett takes care to explain tech and hacking concepts in a way that is fun and accessible to non-tech readers. The overarching romantic plotline and the growth of Lexi's friendship circle are crucial elements of the series, which is why reading standalone books out of order is generally not recommended.

Frequently Asked

Can the Lexi Carmichael books be read as standalones?

While each book features a self-contained mystery or cyber-case, the character development, friendships, and romantic subplots build significantly from book to book. It is highly recommended to read them in order, starting with No One Lives Twice or the prequel novella No Money Down.

Where does the novella No Money Down fit into the reading order?

Chronologically, No Money Down takes place first (Book 0.5) and shows how Lexi meets the Zimmerman twins. However, it was published after Book 2 (No One to Trust), so you can read it either first or after the second book.

Is there a spin-off to the Lexi Carmichael Mystery series?

Yes, Julie Moffett wrote a Young Adult spin-off series called the White Knights series (beginning in 2017), which features teenage geek girls involved in espionage and is set in the same universe.

Who are the Zimmerman twins in the series?

Elvis and Xavier Zimmerman are genius hacker twins who become Lexi's close friends and allies throughout the series, first appearing chronologically in the prequel novella No Money Down.

What is the latest book in the Lexi Carmichael series?

The latest book in the series is No Time Off (Book 15), which was published in 2025.