Cutler books in order

The Cutler series by V.C. Andrews follows Dawn Cutler as she discovers her true identity and faces dark secrets at a Virginia resort hotel.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Dawn 1990 V.C. Andrews Buy
2 Secrets of the Morning 1991 V.C. Andrews Buy
3 Twilight’s Child 1992 V.C. Andrews Buy
4 Midnight Whispers 1992 V.C. Andrews Buy
5 Darkest Hour 1993 V.C. Andrews Buy

The Cutler series starts with Dawn (1990), in which a teenage girl learns that the family she grew up with is not her biological one. Her real family runs a prestigious Virginia hotel, but her arrival is anything but welcome. Across five books, the series traces Dawn’s struggle to claim her place while uncovering the lies and cruelty woven into the Cutler family history.

All five Cutler novels were written by Andrew Neiderman under the V.C. Andrews name. The series is one of the more popular post-Andrews runs, partly because of its resort hotel setting and the sprawling family drama that plays out over multiple generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Cutler series?

There are five books in the Cutler series, published between 1990 and 1993.

What is the first book in the Cutler series?

The first book in the Cutler series is Dawn, published in 1990.

What is the Cutler series about?

The Cutler series follows Dawn, a girl who discovers she was kidnapped as a baby and must navigate life with her real family, the wealthy Cutlers, who run a seaside hotel full of dark secrets.

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