Dark and Shallow Lies books in order

Q: "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."

Q: "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."

Q: "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."

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.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order