Grant County books in order

The Grant County series by Karin Slaughter is a crime fiction saga set in a small Georgia town, featuring medical examiner Sara Linton and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Aklumas 2001 Karin Slaughter N/A
2 Blindsighted 2001 Karin Slaughter Buy
3 Kisscut 2002 Karin Slaughter Buy
4 A Faint Cold Fear 2003 Karin Slaughter Buy
5 Corpi 2003 Karin Slaughter N/A
6 Indelible 2004 Karin Slaughter Buy
7 Faithless 2005 Karin Slaughter Buy
8 Gottlos 2005 Karin Slaughter N/A
9 Beyond Reach 2007 Karin Slaughter N/A
10 Beyond Reach / Skin Privilege 2007 Karin Slaughter Buy
11 Genesis / Undone 2009 Karin Slaughter Buy
12 Short Story 2019 Karin Slaughter Buy

The Grant County series was Karin Slaughter’s first published work and remains one of her most popular. Set in a fictional small town in Georgia, the books follow Sara Linton and Jeffrey Tolliver as they investigate violent crimes in a community where everyone knows everyone else. Blindsighted, the 2001 opener, established the series’ willingness to put its characters through real danger.

Across six main novels and additional shorter works, the series built a loyal readership through its combination of forensic detail, relationship drama, and southern setting. Several characters from Grant County later appeared in the Will Trent series, creating a broader shared universe that rewards long-time readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Grant County series?

There are twelve books in the Grant County series, published between 2001 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Grant County series?

The first book in the Grant County series is Aklumas, published in 2001.

Who are the main characters in the Grant County series?

The main characters are Sara Linton, a pediatrician and part-time medical examiner, and Jeffrey Tolliver, the police chief of Grant County, Georgia. Their personal relationship runs alongside the criminal investigations in each book.

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