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Maggie O'Dell

by Alex Kava

13 books Started 2000 Latest 2017
Publication Reading Order

The Maggie O'Dell is a Western / Crime Fiction series by Alex Kava, made up of 13 books published between 2000 and 2017. It begins with A Perfect Evil (2000), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Goodnight, Sweet Mother (2017), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

13books
17years active
2decades
~1.4yrs between books
2017latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 A Perfect Evil 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Split Second 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Soul Catcher 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 At the Stroke of Madness 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 A Necessary Evil 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Exposed 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Black Friday 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 Damaged 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Hotwire 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Fireproof 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Stranded 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Before EvilLatest 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Goodnight, Sweet Mother 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Maggie O'Dell series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Maggie O'Dell series?

Start with A Perfect Evil (2000), the first book in the Maggie O'Dell series by Alex Kava. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Maggie O'Dell series?

There are 13 books in the Maggie O'Dell series by Alex Kava, published between 2000 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Maggie O'Dell series?

The first book in the Maggie O'Dell series is A Perfect Evil, published in 2000 by Alex Kava.

What is the latest book in the Maggie O'Dell series?

The most recent book in the Maggie O'Dell series is Goodnight, Sweet Mother (2017) by Alex Kava.

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About Alex Kava

Alex Kava is an American crime fiction author known for her thrillers featuring FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell. Born in Chicago, she attended Western Michigan University and worked as a journalist before pursuing writing full-time. Kava's breakthrough came with her debut novel "A Perfect Evil" (1998), which introduced Maggie O'Dell and quickly became a bestseller. She has since written over 20 novels, many of which have been translated into multiple languages. Notable works include the "Maggie O'Dell" series, the "Ryder Creed" series, and stand-alones like "The Soul Catcher" (2002), which won the Daphne du Maurier Award. Kava's novels are characterized by their intense suspense, complex characters, and psychological insight into killers' minds. Her work has received critical acclaim for its authenticity and riveting storytelling, earning her a loyal following of readers.

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About the Maggie O'Dell series

Alex Kava's Maggie O'Dell novels are taut, dark American thrillers featuring an FBI criminal profiler. Special Agent Maggie O'Dell hunts serial killers and confronts threats ranging from murderers to bioterrorism, drawing on sharp psychological insight while battling the personal toll the work takes on her.

Kava writes propulsive, suspenseful procedurals with a capable, complex heroine and genuinely menacing antagonists. The series balances investigative tension with Maggie's evolving personal life and recurring relationships.

Maggie's arc develops across the books, so reading in order from "A Perfect Evil" is recommended.