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E.L. Pender Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of E.L. Pender 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 E.L. Pender series? Start with "The Girls He Adored" (2001) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete E.L. Pender reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Girls He Adored
2001
Fear Itself
2002
Twenty-Seven Bones
2004
When She Was Bad
2007
The Boys from Santa Cruz
2010
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