Kerry Barnes books

Kerry Barnes is a British crime fiction author known for gritty gangland thrillers including the Ruthless series, the Hunted trilogy, and the Cruel Secrets series, with 26 books published since 2016.

Carrie Verne Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Needs Must 2024 Buy
Bitter Enemies 2024 Buy

Cruel Secrets Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Cruel Secrets 2017 Buy
Wicked Lies 2018 Buy
Ugly Truth 2019 Buy
Raising A Gangster 2020 Buy

Georgie Deacon Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Nemesis 2023 Buy
Malice 2023 Buy
Callous 2023 Buy

Harper Kane Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Trusted 2021 Buy
Taboo 2022 Buy
Torment 2022 Buy

Ruthless Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Ruthless 2016 Buy
Rane 2016 N/A
Ruby’s Palace 2017 Buy
Wilder 2016 N/A
Raw Justice 2017 Buy
Low 2016 N/A
True 2016 N/A

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Deceit 2018 Buy
Outcast 2021 Buy

The Hunted Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Hunted 2018 Buy
The Rules 2019 Buy
The Choice 2019 Buy

Voice Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Voice Of Reason 2020 Buy
Voice Of Rage 2021 Buy

Kerry Barnes writes hard-edged British crime fiction centered on gangland families and the violence that comes with the territory. Her Ruthless series, which launched her career in 2016 with seven books, established her voice: fast-paced, unflinching, and focused on the internal politics of criminal organizations.

She has since expanded into multiple series including the Hunted trilogy, the Cruel Secrets books, the Harper Kane novels, and the Georgie Deacon and Carrie Verne series. Each follows different characters through the overlapping worlds of organized crime, loyalty, and betrayal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kerry Barnes written?

Kerry Barnes has written 26 books across eight series.

What was Kerry Barnes's first book?

Kerry Barnes’s first book is Low, published in 2016.

What kind of books does Kerry Barnes write?

Barnes writes gritty British gangland fiction — stories about crime families, power struggles, betrayal, and violence set in the London underworld and beyond. Her books follow characters on both sides of the law.

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