Dark and Shallow Lies books in order

The Dark and Shallow Lies series by Ginny Myers Sain is a young adult thriller collection set in eerie Southern locations where supernatural forces and human secrets collide.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Dark and Shallow Lies 2021 Ginny Myers Sain Buy
2 Secrets So Deep 2022 Ginny Myers Sain Buy
3 One Last Breath 2024 Ginny Myers Sain Buy

The Dark and Shallow Lies series by Ginny Myers Sain brings together three young adult thrillers connected by their Southern Gothic atmosphere and themes of hidden truth. Dark and Shallow Lies (2021) introduced readers to La Cachette, a dying bayou town hiding a terrible secret. The book became a bestseller and announced Sain as a new voice in YA thrillers.

Secrets So Deep (2022) moved to a different setting but maintained the same eerie, atmospheric quality. One Last Breath (2024) continued the pattern. Each book features a young protagonist forced to confront something terrifying about the place they are in and the people around them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dark and Shallow Lies series?

There are three books in the Dark and Shallow Lies series, published between 2021 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Dark and Shallow Lies series?

The first book in the Dark and Shallow Lies series is Dark and Shallow Lies, published in 2021.

Does the Dark and Shallow Lies series need to be read in order?

The books share a thematic connection and similar atmosphere but feature different characters and settings. Dark and Shallow Lies (2021) is the recommended starting point as it established Sain’s style, but Secrets So Deep (2022) and One Last Breath (2024) can each be read independently.

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