Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A World of Joy |
2013 |
N/A |
May Queen Killers#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Perfect Girl |
2019 |
Buy |
McBride Vendetta Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Fry |
2013 |
Buy |
| Angel Dust |
2018 |
Buy |
| Cold Bath Lane |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Wedding |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Girl Who Caught Fire |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Bitter End |
2021 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Girl in the Woods |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Wrong Twin |
2021 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Family |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Family Trap |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Wife’s Mistake |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Housemate |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Beach |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Christmas Present |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Daughter |
2025 |
Buy |
| The Wedding Party |
2025 |
Buy |
Lorna Dounaeva writes psychological thrillers that dig into family secrets, obsessive relationships, and the dark side of seemingly ordinary domestic life. Her McBride Vendetta series follows a family entangled in violence and revenge across six books, while her standalone novels explore the thriller side of suburban and family life.
Her output has picked up in recent years, with multiple standalone thrillers published annually since 2022. Titles like The Wife’s Mistake, The Perfect Housemate, and The Family Trap reflect her focus on domestic suspense where the threats come from within the household rather than outside it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Lorna Dounaeva written?
Lorna Dounaeva has written eighteen books across four series.
What was Lorna Dounaeva's first book?
Lorna Dounaeva’s first book is A World of Joy, published in 2013.
What is Lorna Dounaeva best known for?
She is best known for her domestic thrillers featuring unreliable narrators and twisted family dynamics, including The Perfect Girl, The Wrong Twin, and The Perfect Family.