Clare Carlson books in order

The complete reading order for the Clare Carlson series by R.G. Belsky, following a New York TV news director who investigates cold cases and breaking crimes.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Yesterday’s News 2018 R.G. Belsky Buy
2 Below the Fold 2019 R.G. Belsky Buy
3 The Last Scoop 2020 R.G. Belsky Buy
4 Beyond the Headlines 2021 R.G. Belsky Buy
5 It’s News to Me 2022 R.G. Belsky Buy
6 Broadcast Blues 2024 R.G. Belsky Buy

The Clare Carlson series follows a New York TV news director who keeps finding stories that lead her into criminal investigations. Starting with Yesterday’s News (2018), the series has grown to six books. Clare is a protagonist whose professional ambition and personal flaws make her compelling. She chases stories that matter, sometimes at the expense of her own relationships and well-being.

Belsky draws on his own newsroom background to make the media setting feel real. The series captures the pace of a breaking news story and the ethical questions that arise when a journalist becomes personally involved in the cases she covers. Each book presents a new investigation while Clare’s ongoing personal storylines develop across the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Clare Carlson series?

There are six books in the Clare Carlson series, published between 2018 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Clare Carlson series?

The first book in the Clare Carlson series is Yesterday’s News, published in 2018.

Who is Clare Carlson?

Clare Carlson is a TV news director in New York City who has a talent for connecting old cases to current events. She is driven, complicated, and carries personal baggage that sometimes interferes with her work. Her position in the newsroom gives her access to information and sources that help her investigate crimes the police have overlooked.

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