Kyla Zhao Standalone Novels books in order

Kyla Zhao's standalone novels explore ambition and identity across contemporary Singapore, Silicon Valley, and 1940s San Francisco.
Series · Contemporary Fiction · Women's Fiction · Young Adult

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Fraud Squad 2023 Kyla Zhao Buy
2 Valley Verified 2024 Kyla Zhao Buy
3 Heirs of Infamy 2026 Kyla Zhao Buy

Kyla Zhao’s standalone novels span contemporary and historical settings. The Fraud Squad (2023), her debut, follows a working-class Singaporean woman infiltrating Singapore’s high society to pursue her dreams. Valley Verified (2024) drops a fashion writer into the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley tech. Heirs of Infamy (2026), her YA debut, features two proteges from rival gangs in 1940s San Francisco Chinatown plotting a high-stakes heist.

Each novel is a standalone story, but they share Zhao’s interest in characters who have to navigate environments where they don’t quite belong.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Kyla Zhao Standalone Novels series?

There are 3 books in the Kyla Zhao Standalone Novels series, published between 2023 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Kyla Zhao Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Kyla Zhao Standalone Novels series is The Fraud Squad, published in 2023.

Are Kyla Zhao's novels connected?

No, each of Zhao’s novels stands alone with different characters and settings. They share themes of ambition, identity, and characters navigating competitive social environments, but each tells a self-contained story.

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