Detective Megan Carpenter books in order

The Detective Megan Carpenter series by Gregg Olsen is an eight-book crime thriller series set in the Pacific Northwest, starting with Snow Creek (2019).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Snow Creek 2019 Gregg Olsen Buy
2 Water’s Edge 2020 Gregg Olsen Buy
3 Silent Ridge 2020 Gregg Olsen N/A
4 Silent Ridge / Dark Falls 2020 Gregg Olsen Buy
5 Stillwater Island 2021 Gregg Olsen N/A
6 Vanishing Point / Stillwater Island 2021 Gregg Olsen Buy
7 Cougar Point 2024 Gregg Olsen Buy
8 Final Victim 2025 Gregg Olsen Buy

The Detective Megan Carpenter series is Gregg Olsen’s longest-running fiction series, starting with Snow Creek in 2019 and growing to eight books through 2025. Detective Megan Carpenter investigates crimes in small Pacific Northwest communities, where isolated settings and close-knit populations make every case personal.

The series includes Water’s Edge (2020), Silent Ridge (2020), Stillwater Island (2021), Cougar Point (2024), and Final Victim (2025). Each book features a new case while developing Carpenter’s character across the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective Megan Carpenter series?

There are eight books in the Detective Megan Carpenter series, published between 2019 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Detective Megan Carpenter series?

The first book in the Detective Megan Carpenter series is Snow Creek, published in 2019.

Where is the Detective Megan Carpenter series set?

The series is set in the Pacific Northwest, with locations including Snow Creek, Water’s Edge, and Stillwater Island in Washington state. Olsen uses the region’s moody landscapes as a backdrop for his crime stories.

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