Mary Stone books

Mary Stone is a bestselling author of FBI thriller series including Winter Black, Amelia Storm, and Stella Knox, featuring female agents hunting serial killers.

A Villain’s Story FBI Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Blood on the Badge 2023 Buy
Crossing the Line 2023 Buy
Descent into Madness 2023 Buy
Origins of Justice 2023 N/A
Stalked by Darkness 2023 Buy
The Hunting Grounds 2023 Buy
The Villains’ Creed 2023 Buy

Amelia Storm Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Storm’s Awakening 2021 N/A
Storm’s Cage 2021 Buy
Storm’s Fury 2021 Buy
Storm’s Justice 2021 Buy
Storm’s Peril 2021 Buy
Storm’s Rite 2021 Buy
Storm’s Ruin 2021 Buy
Storm’s Wrath 2021 Buy
Storm’s Nightmare 2022 Buy
Storm’s Revenge 2022 Buy
Storm’s Cut 2023 Buy
Storm’s Target 2023 Buy
Storm’s Burn 2024 Buy

Autumn Trent Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Autumn’s Break 2020 Buy
Autumn’s Fear 2020 Buy
Autumn’s Game 2020 Buy
Autumn’s Rise 2020 N/A
Autumn’s Chaos 2021 Buy
Autumn’s Prize 2021 Buy
Autumn’s Rage 2021 Buy
Autumn’s Risk 2021 Buy
Autumn’s Strike 2021 N/A
Autumn’s Trap 2022 Buy
Autumn’s Warning 2023 Buy
Autumn’s Deceit 2023 Buy
Autumn’s Chase 2024 Buy

Charli Cross Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dark Greed 2021 Buy
Dark Power 2021 Buy
Dark Purpose 2021 Buy
Dark Malice 2022 Buy
Dark Obsession 2022 Buy
Dark Silence 2022 Buy
Dark Bet 2023 Buy
Dark Mask 2024 Buy

Ellie Kline Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Cold Grave 2020 Buy
Cold Highway 2020 Buy
Cold Hunt 2020 Buy
Cold Revenge 2020 Buy
Cold Shadows 2020 Buy
Cold Start 2020 N/A
Cold Threat 2020 Buy
Cold Truth 2020 Buy
Cold Death 2021 Buy
Cold Trail 2021 Buy
Cold Heart 2022 Buy
Cold Judgment 2022 Buy
Cold Intentions 2023 Buy
Cold Crash 2024 Buy

Emma Last FBI Mystery Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Last Breath 2023 Buy
Last Chance 2023 Buy
Last Heist 2023 Buy
Last Mercy 2023 Buy
Last Sinner 2023 Buy
Last Three 2023 Buy
Last Vendetta 2023 Buy

Kylie Hatfield Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Deadly Act 2019 Buy
Deadly Dreams 2019 Buy
Deadly Games 2019 Buy
Deadly Lies 2019 Buy
Deadly Silence 2019 Buy

Shadow Island Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Shadow’s Captive 2022 Buy
Shadow’s Deadline 2022 Buy
Shadow’s Edge 2022 N/A
Shadow’s Secret 2022 Buy
Shadow’s Conspiracy 2023 Buy
Shadow’s Darkness 2023 Buy
Shadow’s Flame 2023 Buy
Shadow’s Force 2023 Buy
Shadow’s Hoax 2023 Buy
Shadow’s Hostage 2023 Buy
Shadow’s Mystery 2023 Buy
Shadow’s Ritual 2023 Buy
Shadow’s Watch 2023 Buy

Stella Knox Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Killer Memo 2022 Buy
Killer Note 2022 Buy
Killer Shot 2022 Buy
Killer Smile 2022 Buy
Killer Spirit 2022 Buy
Killer Style 2022 Buy
Killer Blast 2023 Buy
Killer Encore 2023 Buy
Killer Fame 2023 Buy
Killer Knockout 2023 Buy
Killer Deal 2024 Buy

Winter Black Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Winter’s Curse 2019 Buy
Winter’s Ghost 2019 Buy
Winter’s Mourn 2019 Buy
Winter’s Origin 2019 N/A
Winter’s Redemption 2019 Buy
Winter’s Rise 2019 Buy
Winter’s Secret 2019 Buy
Winter’s Web 2019 Buy
Winter’s End 2020 Buy
Winter’s Storm 2020 Buy
Winter’s Black Christmas 2021 Buy
Winter’s Return 2022 Buy
Winter’s Rescue 2023 Buy
Winter’s Shock 2023 Buy
Winter’s Gamble 2024 Buy

Mary Stone is an American author of FBI thriller novels. Born and raised in the Appalachian region, she developed an interest in mystery through unexplained events in her youth and became an avid reader of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Mary Higgins Clark.

After a career in healthcare marketing, Stone pivoted to freelance editing during the 2008 recession before writing her own novels. Her debut, Winter’s Mourn (2019), launched the Winter Black series about an FBI agent hunting the serial killer who destroyed her family. The series has expanded to over twenty-five books.

Stone has founded Mary Stone Publishing, her own publishing house, and works with co-writers to maintain a prolific output across multiple series featuring female FBI agents investigating violent crimes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Winter Black series about?

Thirteen years ago, Winter Black’s parents were murdered and her brother was taken by a serial killer called The Preacher. Now an FBI agent, she’s assigned her first murder case while still seeking answers about her family’s tragedy.

How many series has Mary Stone written?

Mary Stone has written over a dozen FBI thriller series including Winter Black, Amelia Storm, Stella Knox, Ellie Kline, Charli Cross, Shadow Island, and more. Many feature female FBI agents as protagonists.

Do Mary Stone's series need to be read in order?

Each series should be read in order, starting with the first book. Some series share the same fictional universe, but each follows its own protagonist and can be read independently of the others.

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