Lorna Dounaeva Books in Order

Lorna Dounaeva has written 19 books, published between 2013 and 2026. The first book is Fry (2013) and the newest is The Husband Ghost (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
19
Published
2013–2026
Pages on record
1,298 in 4 of 19 books

Lorna Dounaeva is a writer of psychological and domestic suspense. The stories feature family secrets, toxic relationships, obsession and deception, set in British seaside towns, on remote islands and in close-knit communities. Dounaeva has 19 catalogued books, from Fry (2013) to The Husband Ghost (2026), with the McBride Vendetta and May Queen Killers series among them. Titles include Cold Bath Lane (2019), The Girl in the Woods (2020) and The Wrong Twin (2021). Dounaeva is still publishing.

How many Lorna Dounaeva books are there?

Lorna Dounaeva has 19 books, released between 2013 and 2026. They include 2 series and 12 titles listed outside any series.

Lorna Dounaeva Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 19 Lorna Dounaeva books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. 1
    FryMcBride Vendetta #12013 · 306 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2013306
  2. 2
    Angel DustMcBride Vendetta #22018 · 346 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2018346
  3. 3
    The Perfect GirlMay Queen Killers #12019 · 332 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2019332
  4. 4
    Cold Bath LaneMcBride Vendetta #32019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019
  5. 5
    The WeddingMcBride Vendetta #42019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019
  6. 6
    The Girl in the Woods2020 · 314 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2020314
  7. 7
    The Girl Who Caught FireMcBride Vendetta #52020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020
  8. 8
    The Wrong Twin2021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021
  9. 9
    The Bitter EndMcBride Vendetta #62021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021
  10. 10
    The Perfect Family2022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022
  11. 11
    The Family Trap2022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022
  12. 12
    The Wife's Mistake2024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024
  13. 13
    The Perfect Housemate2024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024
  14. 14
    The Beach2024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024
  15. 15
    The Christmas Present2024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024
  16. 16
    The Perfect Daughter2025 · confirmed 1/4
    2025
  17. 17
    The Wedding Party2025 · confirmed 1/4
    2025
  18. 18
    The Valentine's Date2026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026
  19. 19
    The Husband Ghost2026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026

Lorna Dounaeva books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

McBride Vendetta in order

6 books
  1. 1. Fry
  2. 2. Angel Dust
  3. 3. Cold Bath Lane
  4. 4. The Wedding
  5. 5. The Girl Who Caught Fire
  6. 6. The Bitter End

May Queen Killers in order

1 book
  1. 1. The Perfect Girl

Standalone books

12 books

12 Lorna Dounaeva titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Lorna Dounaeva books in order?

You only need to read Lorna Dounaeva books in order within each series: the books listed here span 2 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Lorna Dounaeva

Start with Fry (2013), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Lorna Dounaeva book?

The Husband Ghost (2026) is the newest Lorna Dounaeva book released so far.

Is there a new Lorna Dounaeva book coming?

No next Lorna Dounaeva book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Lorna Dounaeva at a glance

Still publishing
Lorna Dounaeva published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Lorna Dounaeva books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
1,298 pages across the 4 of 19 books with a recorded length, a median of 323 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Lorna Dounaeva books, 14 of 19, were published in the 2020s.