Baxter

Q: "How many books are in the Baxter series?"

"There are five books in the Baxter series, published between 2001 and 2003."

Q: "What is the first book in the Baxter series?"

"The first book in the Baxter series is Tested by Fire, published in 2001."

Q: "What is the Baxter series about?"

"The series follows the community of Baxter through five books of suspense, starting with Tested by Fire. Each novel brings a new threat to the town while exploring how the residents' faith is challenged and strengthened."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Tested by Fire	2001	Kathy Herman	Buy
2	The Day of Reckoning	2002	Kathy Herman	Buy
3	Vital Signs	2002	Kathy Herman	Buy
4	High Stakes	2003	Kathy Herman	Buy
5	A Fine Line	2003	Kathy Herman	Buy

The Baxter series is Kathy Herman’s debut sequence, with five books published between 2001 and 2003. Set in the fictional town of Baxter, the series follows the community through escalating crises — from arson in Tested by Fire to the higher-stakes conflicts of High Stakes and A Fine Line.

Herman established her approach here: small-town settings, ensemble casts of characters, and suspense plots that challenge the faith of everyone involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Baxter series?

There are five books in the Baxter series, published between 2001 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Baxter series?

The first book in the Baxter series is Tested by Fire, published in 2001.

What is the Baxter series about?

The series follows the community of Baxter through five books of suspense, starting with Tested by Fire. Each novel brings a new threat to the town while exploring how the residents’ faith is challenged and strengthened.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order