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Detective Kay Hunter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Detective Kay Hunter books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Detective Kay Hunter series? Start with "Scared to Death" (2016) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Detective Kay Hunter reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Scared to Death
2016
Will to Live
2017
One to Watch
2017
Hell to Pay
2017
Call to Arms
2018
Gone to Ground
2018
Bridge to Burn
2019
Cradle to Grave
2019
Turn to Dust
2020
A Darker Place
2021
A Lethal Deception
2022
The Dying Season
2023
A Deadly Promise
2024
A Burning Question
2024
A Fatal Silence
2025
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