How to Read Alicia Anthony's Books
Alicia Anthony's bibliography consists of a tightly connected psychological thriller trilogy and a standalone psychological suspense novel. Because the core series relies heavily on character development, romantic progression, and an overarching mystery, the recommended path is straightforward: read the Blood Secrets trilogy in order, followed by her standalone book.
Blood Secrets Series in Order
The Blood Secrets trilogy combines elements of romance, psychological suspense, and paranormal intuition. The series follows Liv Sullivan, a woman who possesses psychic abilities that she often views as a burden rather than a gift. As the series progresses, her gifts draw her into cold cases, international intrigue, and dangerous conspiracies.
1. Inherent Truth (2020)
In this debut novel, readers are introduced to Liv Sullivan. Plagued by visions and the weight of her past, Liv returns to her small Ohio hometown after receiving a psychic cry for help following her grandmother's death. She is forced to confront dark secrets involving murder and betrayal while navigating her complicated relationship with former federal agent Ridge McCaffrey.
2. Inherent Lies (2020)
The story continues as Liv Sullivan acts as a cold-case consultant with the Dublin Garda in Ireland. Liv attempts to balance her paranormal abilities with a personal quest for answers about her own family origins, only to find herself caught in a dangerous web of international espionage, romance, and deception.
3. Inherent Fate (2020)
The trilogy reaches its climax in this third volume. Liv and Ridge McCaffrey must reunite to face the final, dangerous threads of the conspiracy that has haunted them. This book ties up the long-running mystery surrounding Liv's family secrets and wraps up the supernatural suspense elements of the series.
Alicia Anthony's Standalone Novels
Once you finish the main trilogy, you can dive into Anthony's standalone work, which delivers the same dark, emotionally complex tone without the paranormal elements of the trilogy.
Fractals (2021)
Published in early 2021, this standalone thriller centers on a teenager who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deception and secrets. It highlights Anthony's trademark focus on flawed, highly relatable characters navigating the dark corners of the human experience.
What to Know Before You Start
Alicia Anthony's writing blends gritty, character-driven realism with emotional complexity. While the Blood Secrets trilogy features a psychic protagonist, the books lean heavily into psychological thriller and romantic suspense territories rather than traditional fantasy. Because the trilogy's romantic subplot and family mystery build directly from one book to the next, we strongly advise against reading Inherent Lies or Inherent Fate out of order.