The Forensic Genealogist Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Forensic Genealogist books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Hiding the Past
Buy on Amazon2013
The Lost Ancestor
Buy on Amazon2014
The Orange Lilies
Buy on Amazon2014
The America Ground
Buy on Amazon2015
The Spyglass File
Buy on Amazon2016
The Missing Man
Buy on Amazon2017
The Suffragette's Secret
Buy on Amazon2017
The Wicked Trade
Buy on Amazon2018
The Asylum
Buy on Amazon2018
The Sterling Affair
Buy on Amazon2020
The Foundlings
Buy on Amazon2021
The Deserter's Tale
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Forensic Genealogist series is publication order: 1. Hiding the Past (2013), 2. The Lost Ancestor (2014), 3. The Orange Lilies (2014), 4. The America Ground (2015), 5. The Spyglass File (2016), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Forensic Genealogist series by Nathan Dylan Goodwin contains 12 books. The series began in 2013 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Forensic Genealogist series is written by Nathan Dylan Goodwin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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