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Suspense Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Suspense books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Suspense series? Start with "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (1998) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Suspense reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Drop Dead Gorgeous
1998
Tall, Dark, and Deadly
1999
Long, Lean, and Lethal
2000
Dying to Have Her
2001
Hurricane Bay
2002
Picture Me Dead
2003
Dead on the Dance Floor
2004
Killing Kelly
2005
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