The Will Trent is a Crime Fiction / Psychological Thriller series by Karin Slaughter, made up of 15 books published between 2006 and 2024. It begins with Triptych (2006), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is This is Why We Lied (2024), spanning 18 years of storytelling.
Will Trent series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Will Trent series?
Start with Triptych (2006), the first book in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Will Trent series?
There are 15 books in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter, published between 2006 and 2024.
What is the first book in the Will Trent series?
The first book in the Will Trent series is Triptych, published in 2006 by Karin Slaughter.
What is the latest book in the Will Trent series?
The most recent book in the Will Trent series is This is Why We Lied (2024) by Karin Slaughter.
About the Will Trent series
Karin Slaughter's Will Trent novels are dark, propulsive Atlanta-set crime fiction. Will is a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent who hides severe dyslexia and a brutal foster-care childhood behind a sharp mind and dogged decency. His cases are harrowing, and his damaged history makes him fiercely protective of the vulnerable.
Slaughter is known for her unflinching intensity and her layered, recurring cast — including medical examiner Sara Linton, whose own story connects to Slaughter's Grant County series. The TV adaptation has brought a wave of new readers.
Relationships and trauma carry across the books, so read in order from "Triptych" — and note the rewarding crossover with the Grant County novels.