Baxter Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Tested by Fire |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Day of Reckoning |
2002 |
Buy |
| Vital Signs |
2002 |
Buy |
| High Stakes |
2003 |
Buy |
| A Fine Line |
2003 |
Buy |
Ozark Mountain Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Not by Sight |
2013 |
Buy |
| Only by Death |
2018 |
Buy |
| A Treacherous Mix |
2018 |
Buy |
Phantom Hollow Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Ever Present Danger |
2007 |
Buy |
| Never Look Back |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Grand Scheme |
2008 |
Buy |
Seaport Suspense Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Shred of Evidence |
2005 |
Buy |
| Discurso de la madre muerta |
2005 |
N/A |
| Eye of the Beholder |
2005 |
Buy |
| All Things Hidden |
2006 |
Buy |
| Not By Chance |
2006 |
Buy |
Secrets of Roux River Bayou Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| False Pretenses |
2011 |
Buy |
| Dangerous Mercy |
2011 |
Buy |
| Relentless Pursuit |
2012 |
Buy |
Sophie Trace Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Real Enemy |
2009 |
Buy |
| The Last Word |
2009 |
Buy |
| The Right Call |
2010 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Poor Mrs. Rigsby |
2004 |
Buy |
Kathy Herman writes Christian suspense fiction set in small American towns where crimes disrupt close-knit communities. Across seven series and 23 books published between 2001 and 2018, she has built a body of work that blends mystery plotting with faith-based themes.
Her series — Baxter, Seaport Suspense, Phantom Hollow, Sophie Trace, Secrets of Roux River Bayou, and the Ozark Mountain Trilogy — each center on a different community facing threats that test both their safety and their beliefs. Herman’s focus on community dynamics gives her mysteries an emotional dimension beyond the whodunit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Kathy Herman written?
Kathy Herman has written 23 books across seven series.
What was Kathy Herman's first book?
Kathy Herman’s first book is Tested by Fire, published in 2001.
What kind of books does Kathy Herman write?
Herman writes Christian suspense novels set in small American towns. Her books combine mystery and thriller elements with faith-based themes, following communities dealing with crimes that test their beliefs and relationships.