Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betrayal Of The Trust | 2004 | L.A. Banks | Buy |
| 2 | Blind Trust | 2005 | L.A. Banks | Buy |
| 3 | Shattered Trust | 2006 | L.A. Banks | Buy |
| 4 | No Trust | 2007 | L.A. Banks | Buy |
L.A. Banks’ Betrayal of the Trust is a four-book urban fiction series exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and resilience. Beginning with Betrayal Of The Trust (2004), the series progresses through Blind Trust (2005), Shattered Trust (2006), and No Trust (2007).
While Banks is best remembered for her Vampire Huntress Legend paranormal series, the Betrayal of the Trust books show a different side of her writing. This series is grounded in reality, with no supernatural elements. The focus is on relationships, community, and the fallout when trust between people breaks down. Each title marks a further stage in that erosion.
The four books came out on a yearly schedule from 2004 to 2007. Banks published under several names during her career, including Leslie Esdaile, and she moved between genres with ease. Readers who know her only from her paranormal work may be surprised by the emotional directness of these urban fiction novels.