Audrey Walker Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Audrey Walker

Audrey Walker has quickly established herself as a powerhouse in the indie thriller community. Because her books are organized into distinct series that focus on different law enforcement officers and investigators, you can start almost anywhere depending on your favorite subgenre. However, if you want the quintessential Audrey Walker experience, we recommend starting with the Shelby Griffin Series (specifically Sleepless Night) or the Robin Matthews Series (starting with The Butcher's Head).

Shelby Griffin offers a classic, grit-filled LAPD police procedural experience, while Robin Matthews leans heavily into psychological suspense and complex mind games. Both showcase Walker’s signature rapid-fire pacing and cliffhanger endings.

Shelby Griffin Mysteries Reading Order

Detective Shelby Griffin is an LAPD investigator tackling some of the most dangerous gangs and serial killers in Los Angeles. Walker structure's Shelby's career in "Seasons," making this feel like an addictive television drama. It is highly recommended to read these in order within each season to keep up with Shelby's personal and professional developments.

Season 1

1. Sleepless Night (2020)
2. Sleepless Mind (2020)
3. Sleepless Street (2020)
4. Sleepless Hunt (2020)
5. Sleepless Shelby (2020)
6. Academy Assassin (2020)
7. Sleepless Deceit (2021)
8. Sleepless Lie (2021)
9. Secrets Behind Doors (2021)
10. Sleepless Morris (2022)

Season 2

1. Secrets Never Sleep (2021)
2. A Steep Trail (2021)
3. Drawn in His Tracks (2021)

Season 3

1. Bloody Death (2022)
2. Bloody Shot (2022)
3. Bloody Search (2022)
4. Bloody Hunt (2022)
5. Bloody Revenge (2022)

Robin Matthews Series Reading Order

If you prefer deep psychological suspense, the Robin Matthews books follow a detective facing complex psychological puzzles, abductions, and high-stakes investigations. With eighteen books, this is one of Walker's most substantial series and should be read in order of release to appreciate the character growth and recurring subplots.

1. The Butcher's Head (2021)
2. One Step Ahead (2021)
3. The Child's Plan (2021)
4. The Abandoned Child (2021)
5. Vanished (2021)
6. Secret Order (2021)
7. Deadly Turn (2021)
8. His Last Breath (2021)
9. Lie and Death (2021)
10. Deadly Touch (2021)
11. In His Past (2021)
12. The Final Confession (2021)
13. Twisted Game (2021)
14. Wicked Deal (2021)
15. Her Ultimate Choice (2021)
16. Chasing Past (2022)
17. The Girl in the Forest (2022)
18. Dangerous Game (2022)

Alex Payne Thrillers Reading Order

FBI Agent Alex Payne goes undercover and off-book in this action-packed thriller series. These books move at a breakneck speed and focus heavily on espionage, criminal profiling, and federal investigations.

1. Payne (2021)
2. Under Payne (2021)
3. Real Payne (2021)
4. Wracked with Payne (2021)
5. No Payne, No Gain (2021)
6. The Payne's Quest (2021)
7. The Payne’s Breakthrough (2021)
8. The Payne's Trap (2021)
9. The Payne's Discovery (2021)
10. The Payne's Thread (2021)
11. He Is Payne (2022)
12. Payne's Disclosure (2022)
13. Payne's Rules (2022)

Sarah Brown Books Reading Order

Set in a small town, the Sarah Brown series features Detective Sarah Brown as she uncovers local mysteries and buried secrets that threaten her own family. It blends domestic thriller elements with police work.

1. Sarah Brown and the Cabin (2022)
2. Sarah Brown and the Family Secret (2022)
3. Sarah Brown and the Brotherhood (2022)
4. Sarah Brown and the Hunt (2022)
5. Sarah Brown and the Betrayal (2022)
6. Sarah Brown and the Shadow (2023)

Giselle Norwood Books Reading Order

For fans of forensic investigations and courtroom thrillers, Dr. Giselle Norwood is a forensic pathologist and medical examiner in Washington, D.C. who dissects clues from the deceased to solve cases before they go cold.

1. Time of Death (2023)
2. Vigorous Defense (2023)
3. Echoes of Death (2023)
4. Kiss of Death (2024)

Mark Fropp Books Reading Order

CIA operative Mark Fropp stars in this espionage thriller series, utilizing his own rules to execute covert operations and deliver vigilante justice across international borders.

1. Act of Vengeance (2021)
2. Act of Deception (2021)
3. Act of Deliverance (2021)
4. Act of Defiance (2021)
5. Act of Destruction (2021)

What to Know Before You Start

Audrey Walker writes in a highly serialized style. Characters grow over time, and events in one book frequently impact the start of the next. To avoid major spoilers regarding character relationships, career promotions, and recurring villains, it is best to avoid jumping into the middle of a series. Additionally, Walker writes and publishes books at an incredibly rapid rate, so checking series trackers is the best way to ensure you do not miss any seasonal releases.