Cathryn Grant Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Cathryn Grant

With over thirty novels spanning psychological suspense, domestic noir, and paranormal mystery, diving into Cathryn Grant's bibliography can feel intimidating. The best starting point depends entirely on what kind of thriller you enjoy:

• For Psychological Suspense & Antiheroes: Start with The Woman in the Mirror, the first book in the acclaimed Alexandra Mallory series. It introduces a fascinating, morally complex sociopathic protagonist who acts as a vigilante.
• For Paranormal Mystery: Start with Fatal Cut, the opener of the Madison Keith Ghost Story series, which blends cozy suburban mystery with ghostly intervention.
• For a Quick Standalone Thriller: Try The Good Neighbor or The Guest, which perfectly showcase her ability to peel back the layers of everyday domestic life to reveal the dark secrets underneath.

Alexandra Mallory Series Reading Order

The Alexandra Mallory series is Cathryn Grant's signature work. It follows a vigilante killer navigating love, murder, and dark secrets. Because of the continuous development of Alexandra's character, her relationships, and her dark exploits, it is highly recommended to read these books in their chronological publication order:

1. The Woman In the Mirror (2016)
2. The Woman In the Water (2016)
3. The Woman In the Painting (2016)
4. The Woman In the Window (2017)
5. The Woman in the Bar (2017)
6. The Woman In the Bedroom (2017)
7. The Woman In the Dark (2017)
8. The Woman In the Cellar (2018)
9. The Woman In the Photograph (2018)
10. The Woman In the Storm (2019)
11. The Woman In the Taxi (2020)
12. The Woman In the Church (2021)
13. The Woman In the Shadows (2022)
14. The Woman In the Hotel (2023)
15. The Woman In the Castle (2024)
16. Red Flags (2024)
17. The Woman In the Vineyard (2024)

Madison Keith Ghost Story Series

For readers who prefer a touch of the supernatural with their suburban noir, the Madison Keith series delivers. Madison Keith conducts murder investigations in her seemingly quiet neighborhood, often aided by ghosts who refuse to stay quiet. These novellas should be read in order to follow Madison's ongoing life developments:

1. Fatal Cut (2011)
2. Shallow Water (2011)
3. Unholy Child (2011)
4. Stone Cold (2012)
5. Deadly Streets (2012)
6. Lonely Ghosts (2012)
7. Last Chance (2013)
8. Eaten Alive (2013)
9. Empty Home (2014)
10. Ugly Truth (2015)
11. Beloved Ghosts (2015)

Note that these stories have also been compiled into multi-volume editions, such as the Madison Keith Ghost Story Collection volumes 1 through 4, for readers who prefer omnibus formats.

The Haunted Ship Trilogy

This quick-paced trilogy moves the suspense to the coast, blending paranormal elements with psychological dread across three tightly connected books:

1. Alone on the Beach (2015)
2. Slipping Away from the Beach (2016)
3. Haunting the Beach (2016)

Liars Island (Shared-World Series)

The Liars Island series is an interconnected, multi-author project of domestic thriller novellas set in a fictional island community. While the books are written by different authors, they share a setting where secrets and lies rule the day. Cathryn Grant wrote book 12, Jealousy Junction, and the series also features a contribution listed as co-authored or written under the linked identity Betrayal Bend (credited in some catalogues as Andrea M. Long). The full publication order is:

1. Ransom Road (2021) – by Anya Mora
2. Panic Pond (2021) – by Cole Baxter
3. Forbidden Falls (2021) – by V.J. Chambers
4. Betrayal Bend (2021) – by Andrea M. Long
5. Guilty Drive (2021)
6. Liars Lane (2021)
7. Swallow Lane (2021)
8. Poison Lake (2021)
9. Harborside Hatred (2021)
10. Gold Digger Grove (2021)
11. Perfect Place (2021)
12. Jealousy Junction (2021) – by Cathryn Grant
13. Arrangement Acres (2021)
14. Dark Harbor (2021)
15. Cheaters Chase (2021)

Standalone Psychological Suspense Novels

If you aren't ready to commit to a series, Cathryn Grant has written an extensive catalog of standalone novels. These are perfect domestic thrillers focusing on ordinary suburban environments turning dangerous:

• The Demise of the Soccer Moms (2010)
• Buried by Debt (2011)
• The Suburban Abyss (2012)
• The Hallelujah Horror Show (2013)
• Getting Ahead (2014)
• Faceless (2015)
• An Affair With God (2015)
• She's Listening (2018)
• The Good Neighbor (2019)
• The Good Mother (2020)
• The Guest (2020)
• The Assistant (2020)
• The Other Couple (2020)
• Only You (2021)
• Always Remember (2021)
• Best Friends Forever (2022)
• The Favorite Child (2022)
• The Secret She Kept (2022)
• Don't Trust Her (2023)
• The Artist (2023)
• The Former Occupant (2024)

Collections, Novellas, and Non-Fiction

In addition to her full-length novels and novellas, Grant has published several collections of short fiction and flash fiction, highlighting her origins in brief, punchy thrillers. She has also published a guide on the craft of writing mysteries:

• Flash Fiction for the Cocktail Hour (Volumes 1-5, published between 2010 and 2014)
• Twelve Days of Xmas (2016)
• Writing is Murder: Motive, Means, and Opportunity (2018) – Non-fiction writing guide