Order of Karin Slaughter Books

Karin Slaughter is an American novelist who won the Dagger Award from the Crime Writers’ Association for Best Thriller Debut of 2001. Slaughter is a native of Georgia, which is where she sets her novels. She started out with two series – Grant County and Will Trent and eventually brought the characters together in the Georgia series.

Karin has been a published author since 2001 when she began her Grant County series. Below is a list of Karin Slaughter’s novels in publication order and in chronological order:

Publication Order of Grant County Books

Blindsighted	(2001)
Kisscut	(2002)
A Faint Cold Fear	(2003)
Indelible	(2004)
Faithless	(2005)
Beyond Reach / Skin Privilege	(2007)
Genesis / Undone	(2009)
Short Story (With: Michael Koryta)	(2017)

Publication Order of Will Trent Books

Triptych	(2006)
Fractured	(2008)
Genesis / Undone	(2009)
Broken	(2010)
Fallen	(2011)
Snatched	(2012)
Criminal	(2012)
Busted	(2013)
Unseen	(2013)
The Kept Woman	(2016)
Cleaning the Gold (With: Lee Child)	(2019)
The Last Widow	(2019)
The Silent Wife	(2020)

Publication Order of Good Daughter Books

Last Breath	(2017)
The Good Daughter	(2017)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Martin Misunderstood	(2008)
Cop Town	(2014)
Pretty Girls	(2015)
Pieces of Her	(2018)
False Witness	(2021)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

Cold, Cold Heart	(2006)
The Unremarkable Heart	(2010)
Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes	(2015)

Publication Order of Georgia Books

Genesis / Undone	(2009)
Broken	(2010)
Fallen	(2011)

Publication Order of Anthologies

Like a Charm	(2004)
First Thrills	(2010)
Mystery Writers of America Presents Vengeance	(2012)
The Library Book	(2012)
Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box	(2013)
MatchUp	(2017)

Notes: Beyond Reach is known as Skin Privilege internationally. Undone is known as Genesis in the United Kingdom.

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7 Responses to “Order of Karin Slaughter Books”

1. Antony Manchester: 4 years ago

   I have a book by Karin Slaughter called “Genesis” but can not find it on the list, anyone know were it comes?

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   • Justbecuz: 4 years ago

     Hi, Antony! “Genesis” is also titled “Undone” (2009) and is listed above under the heading “Publication Order of Georgia Books”. Hope this helps. Happy Reading!

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2. Elaine Wilson: 6 years ago

   Pretty girls has got to be the most brilliant book of all times! !!!
   Every book of karin slaughter ‘s is page turning BUT pretty girls is the best

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3. gayle: 7 years ago

   I read cop town and want to know if there are more books with the character kate murphy?

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   • Brandon: 7 years ago

     Not at this time (the novel just came out this year though).

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4. teddybearhug: 8 years ago

   I’m an insatiable reader. Most books are forgotten as soon as I read them. Triptych, on the other hand, is a book I haven’t been able to forget. I remember scenes, conversations, and even the décor of the houses described. Amazing story, amazing writer. Congratulation Ms. Slaughter

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5. Kris43: 9 years ago

   These books are amazing. Great character development and twists you really don’t see coming.

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