Kathy Bennett books

Retired LAPD detective turned crime fiction author, known for her Deadly Thriller series featuring detective Maddie Divine and the Buckner Thriller Suspense series.

Buckner Thriller Suspense Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Collateral Damage 2019 Buy
Damaged Goods 2020 Buy
Damage Control 2022 Buy

Deadly Thriller Reading Order

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A Dozen Deadly Roses 2011 Buy
A Deadly Blessing 2012 Buy
A Deadly Justice 2013 Buy
A Deadly Denial 2014 Buy
A Deadly Prayer 2017 Buy
A Deadly Beauty 2018 Buy
A Deadly Blood Moon 2019 Buy

Hot Crime in the City

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Grave Impact 2024 Buy

Kathy Bennett spent 29 years with the Los Angeles Police Department before turning to crime fiction. Her firsthand experience with police work shows up throughout her novels, which feature realistic procedural details and authentic portrayals of law enforcement.

Her longest-running series is the Deadly Thriller series, which follows LAPD Detective Maddie Divine through seven books published between 2011 and 2019. Bennett also writes the Buckner Thriller Suspense series, a three-book run that started with Collateral Damage in 2019, and contributed to the multi-author Hot Crime in the City anthology series in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kathy Bennett written?

Kathy Bennett has written eleven books across three series.

What was Kathy Bennett's first book?

Kathy Bennett’s first book is A Dozen Deadly Roses, published in 2011.

Was Kathy Bennett a real police officer?

Yes, Kathy Bennett served 29 years with the Los Angeles Police Department before retiring to write crime fiction. Her law enforcement experience directly informs the procedural details in her mystery and thriller novels.

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