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Alafair Burke Books in Order
Alafair Burke is a New York Times bestselling author known for crafting strong, believable, and relatable female characters, including NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher and Portland Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid. Her novels, born from her experience as a prosecutor in police precincts and criminal courtrooms, have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Today Show, People Magazine, and The New York Times. Entertainment Weekly praises her as a "terrific web spinner" who skillfully weaves clues to captivate readers. A graduate of Stanford Law School and a former Deputy District Attorney in Portland, Alafair currently teaches criminal law and procedure at Hofstra Law School. Her work has been translated into 12 languages and praised by notable crime writers, including Gillian Flynn and Michael Connelly.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Alafair Burke's book series? Alafair Burke has written 5 book series. The most notable is the Ellie Hatcher series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Alafair Burke
- #1
Dead Connection(2007) - #2
Angel's Tip / City of Fear(2008) - #3
212 / City of Lies(2010) - #4
Never Tell(2012) - #5
All Day and a Night(2014) - #6
Find Me / The Girl She Was(2022)
- #1
Judgment Calls(2003) - #2
Missing Justice(2004) - #3
Close Case(2005)
- #1
Long Gone(2011) - #2
If You Were Here(2013) - #3
The Ex(2016) - #4
Waking Kylie(2017) - #5
The Wife(2018) - #6
The Better Sister(2019) - #7
The Note(2025) - #8
Winning(2010) - #9
The Blue Religion(2008) - #10
The Best American Mystery Stories 2009(2009) - #11
Vengeance(2012) - #12
Inherit the Dead(2013) - #13
Suspense Magazine June 2013(2013) - #14
When a Stranger Comes to Town(2021) - #15
Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021(2021)
- #1
I've Got You Under My Skin(2014) - #2
The Cinderella Murder(2014) - #3
All Dressed in White(2015) - #4The Sleeping Beauty Killer(2016)
- #5
Every Breath You Take(2017) - #6
You Don't Own Me(2018) - #7
Piece of My Heart(2020) - #8
It Had to Be You(2024)
- #1
Where are the Children? (By: Mary Higgins Clark)(1975) - #2
Where Are the Children Now? (With: Mary Higgins Clark)(2023)
About Alafair Burke
Alafair Burke is a New York Times bestselling author known for crafting strong, believable, and relatable female characters, including NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher and Portland Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid. Her novels, born from her experience as a prosecutor in police precincts and criminal courtrooms, have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Today Show, People Magazine, and The New York Times. Entertainment Weekly praises her as a "terrific web spinner" who skillfully weaves clues to captivate readers. A graduate of Stanford Law School and a former Deputy District Attorney in Portland, Alafair currently teaches criminal law and procedure at Hofstra Law School. Her work has been translated into 12 languages and praised by notable crime writers, including Gillian Flynn and Michael Connelly.
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