Below is the complete list of Lisa Gardner books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of Detective D.D. Warren Books
- Alone (2004)
Alone was published in 2004 and is listed as book #1 in the Detective D.D. Warren series. - Hide (2007)
Published in 2007, Hide is listed as book #2 in the Detective D.D. Warren series. - The Neighbor (2009)
The Neighbor is a 2009 release and appears as book #3 in the Detective D.D. Warren series. - Live to Tell (2010)
In the Detective D.D. Warren series, Live to Tell is book #4 and was published in 2010. - Love You More (2011)
Love You More was first published in 2011; within the Detective D.D. Warren series, it is listed as book #5. - Catch Me (2012)
Catch Me was published in 2012 and is listed as book #6 in the Detective D.D. Warren series. - Fear Nothing (2014)
Published in 2014, Fear Nothing is listed as book #7 in the Detective D.D. Warren series. - Find Her (2016)
Find Her is a 2016 release and appears as book #8 in the Detective D.D. Warren series. - Look For Me (2018)
In the Detective D.D. Warren series, Look For Me is book #9 and was published in 2018. - The Guy Who Died Twice (2019)
The Guy Who Died Twice was first published in 2019; within the Detective D.D. Warren series, it is listed as book #10. - Never Tell (2019)
Never Tell was published in 2019 and is listed as book #11 in the Detective D.D. Warren series. - When You See Me (2020)
Published in 2020, When You See Me is listed as book #12 in the Detective D.D. Warren series.
Publication Order of Detective D.D. Warren Short Stories/Novellas Books
- The 7th Month (2012)
The 7th Month was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Detective D.D. Warren Short Stories/Novellas series. - The Laughing Buddha: Malachai Samuels vs. D.D. Warren (2015)
(With M.J. Rose)
Published in 2015, The Laughing Buddha: Malachai Samuels vs. D.D. Warren is listed as book #2 in the Detective D.D. Warren Short Stories/Novellas series. - 3 Truths and a Lie (2016)
3 Truths and a Lie is a 2016 release and appears as book #3 in the Detective D.D. Warren Short Stories/Novellas series.
Publication Order of FBI Profiler Books
- The Perfect Husband (1997)
The Perfect Husband was published in 1997 and is listed as book #1 in the FBI Profiler series. - The Third Victim (2001)
Published in 2001, The Third Victim is listed as book #2 in the FBI Profiler series. - The Next Accident (2001)
The Next Accident is a 2001 release and appears as book #3 in the FBI Profiler series. - The Killing Hour (2003)
In the FBI Profiler series, The Killing Hour is book #4 and was published in 2003. - Gone (2006)
Gone was first published in 2006; within the FBI Profiler series, it is listed as book #5. - Say Goodbye (2008)
Say Goodbye was published in 2008 and is listed as book #6 in the FBI Profiler series. - The 4th Man (2016)
Published in 2016, The 4th Man is listed as book #7 in the FBI Profiler series. - Right Behind You (2017)
Right Behind You is a 2017 release and appears as book #8 in the FBI Profiler series. - Never Tell (2019)
In the FBI Profiler series, Never Tell is book #9 and was published in 2019. - When You See Me (2020)
When You See Me was first published in 2020; within the FBI Profiler series, it is listed as book #10.
Publication Order of Frankie Elkin Books
- Before She Disappeared (2021)
Before She Disappeared was published in 2021 and is listed as book #1 in the Frankie Elkin series. - One Step Too Far (2022)
Published in 2022, One Step Too Far is listed as book #2 in the Frankie Elkin series. - Still See You Everywhere (2024)
Still See You Everywhere is a 2024 release and appears as book #3 in the Frankie Elkin series. - Kiss Her Goodbye (2025)
In the Frankie Elkin series, Kiss Her Goodbye is book #4 and was published in 2025.
Publication Order of Guiness Gang Books
as Alicia Scott
- At the Midnight Hour (1995)
At the Midnight Hour was published in 1995 and is listed as book #1 in the Guiness Gang Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series. - Hiding Jessica (1995)
Published in 1995, Hiding Jessica is listed as book #2 in the Guiness Gang Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series. - Quiet One (1996)
Quiet One is a 1996 release and appears as book #3 in the Guiness Gang Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series. - The One Worth Waiting For (1996)
In the Guiness Gang Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series, The One Worth Waiting For is book #4 and was published in 1996. - One Who Almost Got Away (1996)
One Who Almost Got Away was first published in 1996; within the Guiness Gang Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series, it is listed as book #5.
Publication Order of Maximillian’s Children Books
as Alicia Scott
- Maggie’s Man (1997)
Maggie's Man was published in 1997 and is listed as book #1 in the Maximillian's Children Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series. - MacNamara’s Woman (1997)
Published in 1997, MacNamara's Woman is listed as book #2 in the Maximillian's Children Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series. - Brandon’s Bride (1998)
Brandon's Bride is a 1998 release and appears as book #3 in the Maximillian's Children Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series.
Publication Order of Tessa Leoni Books
- Love You More (2011)
Love You More was published in 2011 and is listed as book #1 in the Tessa Leoni series. - Touch & Go (2013)
Published in 2013, Touch & Go is listed as book #2 in the Tessa Leoni series. - Crash & Burn (2015)
Crash & Burn is a 2015 release and appears as book #3 in the Tessa Leoni series.
Publication Order of Walking After Midnight Books
as Alicia Scott
- Walking After Midnight (1992)
Walking After Midnight was published in 1992 and is listed as book #1 in the Walking After Midnight Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series. - Shadow’s Flame (1994)
Published in 1994, Shadow's Flame is listed as book #2 in the Walking After Midnight Books in Orderas Alicia Scott series.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books
- Waking Nightmare (1994)
Waking Nightmare was published in 1994 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Other Daughter (1999)
Published in 1999, The Other Daughter is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series. - Marrying Mike… Again (2000)
Marrying Mike… Again is a 2000 release and appears as book #3 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Survivors Club (2002)
In the Standalone Novels series, The Survivors Club is book #4 and was published in 2002. - You’ll Be Sorry (2026)
You'll Be Sorry was first published in 2026; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #5.
Publication Order of 36 Hours Books
- Partners In Crime (1998)
Partners In Crime was published in 1998 and is listed as book #1 in the 36 Hours series. - Partners in Crime Part 1 (2014)
(As: Alicia Scott)
Published in 2014, Partners in Crime Part 1 is listed as book #2 in the 36 Hours series. - Partners in Crime Part 2 (2014)
(As: Alicia Scott)
Partners in Crime Part 2 is a 2014 release and appears as book #3 in the 36 Hours series. - Partners in Crime Part 3 (2014)
(As: Alicia Scott)
In the 36 Hours series, Partners in Crime Part 3 is book #4 and was published in 2014. - Nine Months Part 1 (2014)
(As: Alicia Scott)
Nine Months Part 1 was first published in 2014; within the 36 Hours series, it is listed as book #5. - Nine Months Part 2 (2014)
(As: Alicia Scott)
Nine Months Part 2 was published in 2014 and is listed as book #6 in the 36 Hours series. - Nine Months Part 3 (2014)
(As: Alicia Scott)
Published in 2014, Nine Months Part 3 is listed as book #7 in the 36 Hours series.
About Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner is an American author widely known for her psychological thrillers and crime novels, many of which feature strong investigative characters and tightly woven suspense. Over the course of her career she has developed several interconnected series that follow detectives, profilers, and survivors navigating complex criminal investigations. Her books consistently appear on bestseller lists and have been translated into many languages, reaching readers across the world.
Gardner was born in Hillsboro, Oregon, and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. From a young age she was drawn to storytelling and books, although writing as a profession came later in her life. Before becoming a full-time novelist, she worked as a research analyst in the consulting industry. The analytical skills she developed during that time would later influence the methodical approach she often takes when constructing investigative plots.
Her writing career began in the late 1990s under the name Alicia Scott, a pseudonym she used for romantic suspense novels. These early books allowed Gardner to develop her narrative voice while experimenting with suspense-driven storytelling. Although the Alicia Scott titles lean more toward romance, they already showed the strong pacing and character tension that would become hallmarks of her later thrillers.
Gardner achieved broader recognition when she began publishing under her own name with darker crime fiction. One of her early breakthroughs was The Perfect Husband (1997), which introduced FBI profiler Pierce Quincy. The novel combines psychological tension with a serial killer investigation, establishing a style that balances procedural detail with emotional stakes. Quincy would go on to appear in multiple books that explore his work within the FBI and his evolving personal life.
Reading Lisa Gardner’s books in publication order highlights how her fictional universe gradually expands across several series. The Quincy novels were followed by the D. D. Warren series, which centers on a Boston homicide detective whose cases often involve complex criminal psychology. Detective Warren became one of Gardner’s most recognizable characters, appearing in a number of bestselling titles that blend police procedural elements with psychological suspense.
Another major thread in Gardner’s bibliography is the Tessa Leoni storyline. Leoni, a state trooper introduced in Love You More, becomes a recurring figure who later crosses paths with Detective Warren. These intersecting narratives form a loosely connected world in which characters from different books occasionally appear together, creating a sense of continuity across Gardner’s work.
One of the distinctive qualities of Gardner’s novels is her focus on survivor narratives. Many of her stories explore the experiences of victims who must confront trauma while helping investigators solve crimes. This perspective adds emotional depth to the suspense and often places characters in morally complex situations where personal history shapes the investigation.
Gardner is known for conducting extensive research while writing her novels. She frequently consults with law enforcement professionals, forensic experts, and psychologists in order to portray investigative procedures realistically. This attention to detail helps ground her stories in believable scenarios, even as the plots deliver dramatic twists and high tension.
Her novels often explore themes such as resilience, trust, family relationships, and the psychological effects of crime. By focusing not only on the investigators but also on the people affected by violence, Gardner creates narratives that feel both suspenseful and emotionally layered.
Over time, Lisa Gardner has become one of the most recognizable names in modern crime fiction. Her books continue to attract a loyal readership drawn to the combination of strong characters, intricate mysteries, and carefully researched investigative detail. Following her novels in publication order offers a clear view of how her characters and storylines developed across multiple series, revealing the gradual growth of a richly connected thriller universe.