Detective D.D. Warren books in order

Complete reading order for the Detective D.D. Warren series by Lisa Gardner, featuring the tough Boston homicide detective solving dark criminal cases.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Alone 2004 Lisa Gardner Buy
2 Hide 2007 Lisa Gardner Buy
3 The Neighbor 2009 Lisa Gardner Buy
4 Live to Tell 2010 Lisa Gardner Buy
5 Love You More 2011 Lisa Gardner Buy
6 Catch Me 2012 Lisa Gardner Buy
7 Fear Nothing 2014 Lisa Gardner Buy
8 Find Her 2016 Lisa Gardner Buy
9 Look For Me 2018 Lisa Gardner Buy
10 Never Tell 2019 Lisa Gardner Buy
11 The Guy Who Died Twice 2019 Lisa Gardner Buy
12 When You See Me 2020 Lisa Gardner Buy

The Detective D.D. Warren series follows a Boston Police Department homicide detective known for her sharp instincts, fierce determination, and complicated personal life. D.D. takes on Boston’s most disturbing cases—child killings, serial abductions, and family annihilations—while navigating relationships with colleagues, criminals, and the victims she fights for. Lisa Gardner grounds the series in procedural detail while building psychological tension.

Beginning with Alone in 2004, the series has spanned two decades and evolved with its protagonist. D.D. starts as a driven single detective and her life changes significantly over the course of the books, including relationships and career shifts that add depth to the ongoing narrative. Gardner also weaves in characters from her FBI Profiler series, creating a shared universe that rewards readers who follow both storylines. The books consistently land on bestseller lists and have been praised for their plotting and complex female lead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the D.D. Warren series?

There are 12 books in the Detective D.D. Warren series, published between 2004 and 2020.

What order should I read the D.D. Warren books?

Read the D.D. Warren series in publication order, starting with Alone. While each book contains a standalone case, D.D.’s personal life, career, and relationships develop across the series. Several books also connect to Gardner’s other series featuring FBI profiler Pierce Quincy.

Is the D.D. Warren series connected to other Lisa Gardner books?

Yes, the D.D. Warren series crosses over with Lisa Gardner’s FBI Profiler series featuring Pierce Quincy. Characters from both series appear in each other’s books, and some cases span both worlds. However, the D.D. Warren books can be read independently.

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