Jennifer Hillier Standalone Novels books in order

Jennifer Hillier's standalone thrillers span five novels exploring buried secrets, hidden identities, and the long reach of past crimes, from an amusement park murder mystery to a story of survival built on lies.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Wonderland 2015 Jennifer Hillier Buy
2 Jar of Hearts 2018 Jennifer Hillier Buy
3 Little Secrets 2020 Jennifer Hillier Buy
4 Things We Do in the Dark 2022 Jennifer Hillier Buy
5 Heart of Glass 2026 Jennifer Hillier Buy

Hillier’s standalone novels cover a lot of ground thematically, but they share a preoccupation with what people do to protect themselves and what that protection eventually costs them. Wonderland is set against a decaying amusement park and has a slightly pulpier feel than the books that followed. Jar of Hearts marked a step change, with its dual-timeline structure and unflinching look at teenage complicity in murder.

Little Secrets (2020) follows a woman whose son disappears, only for her to discover her husband’s affair while searching for him. Things We Do in the Dark (2022) centres on a woman with a carefully constructed false identity whose past catches up with her. Each book works as a standalone, and you can read them in any order.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jennifer Hillier Standalone Novels series?

There are five books in the Jennifer Hillier Standalone Novels series, published between 2015 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Jennifer Hillier Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Jennifer Hillier Standalone Novels series is Wonderland, published in 2015.

Which of Jennifer Hillier's standalone novels should I read first?

Jar of Hearts is a good entry point as it’s her most widely read standalone and a strong example of her style. Things We Do in the Dark is equally compelling if you prefer stories built around hidden identity and survival.

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