Mind of a Madman Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Evil Unleashed |
2012 |
Buy |
| Evil Stalks |
2012 |
Buy |
| Evil Redemption |
2012 |
Buy |
Sake of Amelia Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Tormented |
2011 |
Buy |
| Inhibition |
2011 |
Buy |
| Retribution |
2011 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Faerie Wishes |
2011 |
Buy |
| Kaslyne’s Story |
2012 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Drifter |
2012 |
Buy |
| Shattered |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Enchanted Oasis |
2013 |
Buy |
| Deceitful Hearts |
2015 |
Buy |
Valerie Bowen is an American author from Belfast, Maine, who writes across thriller, suspense, and fantasy genres. Her books frequently deal with difficult subject matter, particularly the effects of domestic violence and psychological abuse, and she donates a portion of her royalties from certain titles to organizations that support abuse survivors.
Bowen’s For the Sake of Amelia trilogy (Tormented, Inhibition, Retribution) follows one woman’s fight to escape and recover from physical and mental abuse. Her Mind of a Madman series takes a different approach, following escaped convict Calob Talbot on a killing spree as Officer Michael Quincy and his K9 partner race to stop him. Her standalone novel Shattered (2012) is based on a true story of a woman enduring seventeen years of psychological abuse.
Not all of Bowen’s work stays in dark territory. Her short fiction includes Faerie Wishes and Kaslyne’s Story, which lean into fantasy, and The Enchanted Oasis offers a lighter standalone experience. Across her catalog, Bowen writes with a focus on emotional stakes and characters under pressure, whether from a violent pursuer or the invisible scars of long-term abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Valerie Bowen written?
Valerie Bowen has written twelve books across four series.
What was Valerie Bowen's first book?
Valerie Bowen’s first book is Faerie Wishes, published in 2011.
What themes does Valerie Bowen write about?
Valerie Bowen frequently writes about the effects of physical and psychological abuse, and the struggle to escape and recover from it. Her For the Sake of Amelia series follows a woman fighting to overcome the scars of abuse, and her novel Shattered is based on a true story of 17 years of psychological abuse. She donates a portion of her royalties from some titles to organizations supporting domestic abuse survivors.