Dearly Departed books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Dearly Departed series?"

"There are two books in the Dearly Departed series, published between 2021 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Dearly Departed series?"

"The first book in the Dearly Departed series is Diabolic, published in 2021."

Q: "Do you need to read the Dearly Departed books in order?"

"Reading the Dearly Departed series in publication order starting with Diabolic (2021) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the two books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Diabolic	2021	Penn Cassidy	Buy
2	Depraved	2025	Penn Cassidy	Buy

The Dearly Departed series by Penn Cassidy opens with Diabolic in 2021, with the follow-up Depraved arriving in 2025. The four-year gap between entries gives each book room to breathe, while the shared title — Dearly Departed — ties the two together as a connected pair.

Both books belong to Fiction, and reading them in order from Diabolic is the straightforward approach since the characters and story thread carry across both entries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dearly Departed series?

There are two books in the Dearly Departed series, published between 2021 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Dearly Departed series?

The first book in the Dearly Departed series is Diabolic, published in 2021.

Do you need to read the Dearly Departed books in order?

Reading the Dearly Departed series in publication order starting with Diabolic (2021) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the two books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order