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True Crime

by M. William Phelps

41 books Started 2003 Latest 2020
Publication Reading Order

The True Crime is a Crime Fiction series by M. William Phelps, made up of 41 books published between 2003 and 2020. It begins with Perfect Poison (2003), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is We Thought We Knew You (2020), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

41books
17years active
3decades
~0.4yrs between books
2020latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Perfect Poison 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Lethal Guardian 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Every Move You Make 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Murder In The Heartland 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Sleep In Heavenly Peace 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Because You Loved Me 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 If Looks Could Kill 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 I'll Be Watching You 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Nathan Hale 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Deadly Secrets 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Cruel Death 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
12 Death Trap 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Kill For Me 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Devil's Rooming House 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Love Her To Death 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Too Young to Kill 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Crimes of the Presidents 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Devil's Right Hand 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Never See Them Again 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Eastbound Strangler (Short Story) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Murder, New England 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Jane Doe No More 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Dead Soul 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Kiss of the She-Devil 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Bad Girls 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Obsessed 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 The Killing Kind 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Madness, Sex, Serial Killer. 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 She Survived 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 I'd Kill For You 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Evil Minds 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 To Love and to Kill 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 One Breath Away 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 If You Only Knew 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Murderers' Row 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Don't Tell a Soul 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Dangerous Ground 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Targeted 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Beautifully Cruel 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Where Monsters Hide 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
41 We Thought We Knew YouLatest 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

True Crime series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the True Crime series?

Start with Perfect Poison (2003), the first book in the True Crime series by M. William Phelps. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the True Crime series?

There are 41 books in the True Crime series by M. William Phelps, published between 2003 and 2020.

What is the first book in the True Crime series?

The first book in the True Crime series is Perfect Poison, published in 2003 by M. William Phelps.

What is the latest book in the True Crime series?

The most recent book in the True Crime series is We Thought We Knew You (2020) by M. William Phelps.

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About M. William Phelps

M. William Phelps is an American author and true crime writer, known for his compelling and in-depth exploration of criminal cases. He has written several best-selling books, often focusing on notorious murders and the psychology behind the perpetrators. Phelps also contributes to various media outlets and has appeared on numerous television programs to discuss criminal investigations and his works. His writing style is investigative, often drawing from extensive research to present a detailed and suspenseful narrative.

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