The Recommended Reading Order for My Mira
Unlike many long-running thriller series that feature standalone cases, the My Mira series is a single, highly serialized story. The books build directly on top of each other, following a continuous narrative arc. Reading them out of order will lead to major spoilers and confusion. Therefore, you must read the series in its publication order, which also matches the chronological timeline of Kyle Clady's investigations.
- Spare Change (2018) – Kyle Clady returns to San Diego after a decade as a Navy SEAL, planning a quiet life with his wife, Mira. When Mira is murdered in Balboa Park, his world is shattered, launching his quest for vengeance.
- Office Visit (2018) – Kyle starts digging into Mira's past work as a social worker, realizing that her death was not a random act of violence, but a calculated hit.
- Fair Trade (2018) – The investigation leads Kyle into San Diego's dangerous underbelly, bringing him into direct conflict with local criminal elements and a ruthless motorcycle gang known as The Wolves.
- Ships Passing (2019) – Clady continues to follow the money and the clues, uncovering a conspiracy that goes much deeper than local gang activity.
- Warning Shot (2020) – As Kyle gets closer to the truth, his enemies try to scare him off, forcing him to use his lethal Navy SEAL training to survive.
- Battle Cry (2020) – The stakes escalate as Kyle goes on the offensive, turning the tables on those who orchestrated the conspiracy.
- Steel Trap (2021) – Kyle pieces together the final links of the chain, tracking the operations that led to the fatal day in Balboa Park.
- Iron Men (2021) – With the net closing in, Kyle prepares for a final confrontation with the shadow figures pulling the strings.
- Until Death (2021) – The explosive conclusion to the My Mira saga, bringing Kyle's journey of grief, vengeance, and justice to its definitive end.
What to Know Before You Start
Before diving into the first book, here are a few key details that set the My Mira series apart from standard thriller fare:
- Short, Episodic Structure: Dustin Stevens wrote these books as quick, punchy installments. They read less like massive doorstopper novels and more like episodes of a high-octane television drama. Many readers find they can finish a single book in just one or two sittings.
- A Focus on Grief: While the books feature plenty of military tactics and action, the emotional core is Kyle's love for his late wife. His grief is a constant motivator, grounding the high-stakes action in real, raw human emotion.
- Vivid San Diego Backdrop: The series is set against the backdrop of San Diego, California. Stevens uses real landmarks like Balboa Park to bring the setting to life, contrasting the sunny tourist destination with a gritty, dangerous criminal underbelly.
- Complete Story Arc: The series is completed. With the release of Until Death in 2021, the storyline surrounding Mira's murder is fully resolved, making this an ideal series to read from start to finish without waiting for the next release.
Where to Go Next: Dustin Stevens' Other Series
If you finish the My Mira series and want more of Dustin Stevens' fast-paced writing style, he has several other popular series that operate in different thriller subgenres:
- Reed & Billie Series: A highly popular detective series set in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on Detective Reed Mattox and his K-9 police dog partner, Billie.
- Hawk Tate Series: A thriller series following Hawk Tate, a former DEA agent who has relocated to the wilderness of Montana to work as a guide, only to find trouble following him.
- The Zoo Crew Series: A suspense series focusing on Drake Bell, a law student who joins a unique team based in Montana.