Charlotte Winters books in order

The Charlotte Winters series by Tim McBain and L.T. Vargus follows a determined investigator through three gripping mystery thrillers centered on missing persons cases.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 First Girl Gone 2020 Tim McBain Buy
2 Girl Under Water 2020 Tim McBain Buy
3 Watch Her Sleep 2021 Tim McBain Buy

The Charlotte Winters series comprises three mystery thrillers following its titular investigator through cases involving missing and endangered women. First Girl Gone and Girl Under Water both appeared in 2020, with Watch Her Sleep completing the trilogy in 2021.

The series shows McBain and Vargus applying their thriller instincts to a more grounded mystery format. Charlotte Winters operates without the FBI resources of Violet Darger, giving these books a more personal, small-town feel while maintaining the suspense and pacing the authors are known for.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Charlotte Winters series?

There are three books in the Charlotte Winters series, published between 2020 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Charlotte Winters series?

The first book in the Charlotte Winters series is First Girl Gone, published in 2020.

Is Charlotte Winters connected to the Violet Darger series?

Charlotte Winters is a separate series from Violet Darger, though both are written by Tim McBain and L.T. Vargus. The Charlotte Winters trilogy — First Girl Gone (2020), Girl Under Water (2020), and Watch Her Sleep (2021) — features its own protagonist and setting.

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