Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First, Murder | 2023 | Rylie Dark | Buy |
| 2 | Second, Death | 2023 | Rylie Dark | Buy |
| 3 | Third, Envy | 2023 | Rylie Dark | Buy |
| 4 | Fourth, Lust | 2023 | Rylie Dark | Buy |
| 5 | Fifth, Wrath | 2023 | Rylie Dark | Buy |
The Alex Quinn series by Rylie Dark is a five-book thriller sequence released entirely in 2023. Each book takes its title from a numbered entry paired with a dark theme. The series opens with First, Murder and continues through Second, Death, Third, Envy, Fourth, Lust, and Fifth, Wrath. This structure gives the books a countdown feel, with each installment raising the emotional stakes.
Quinn’s cases grow more personal as the series progresses. The early books establish her methods and background, while later entries push her into territory where the crimes hit closer to home. Readers who like their thrillers organized around a clear thematic arc will appreciate how Dark builds tension across all five volumes. Start with First, Murder and read them in order for the full effect.