Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Missing One | 2014 | Lucy Atkins | Buy |
| 2 | The Other Child | 2015 | Lucy Atkins | Buy |
| 3 | The Night Visitor | 2017 | Lucy Atkins | Buy |
| 4 | Magpie Lane | 2020 | Lucy Atkins | Buy |
| 5 | Windmill Hill | 2023 | Lucy Atkins | Buy |
Lucy Atkins’ five novels each build psychological suspense from secrets within families and institutions. The Missing One (2014) launched her fiction career, and The Other Child (2015) followed with another story of hidden truths.
The Night Visitor (2017) and Magpie Lane (2020) deepened her reputation for atmospheric, character-driven thrillers. Magpie Lane uses Oxford’s enclosed academic world to claustrophobic effect, while Windmill Hill (2023) brings her suspense to a rural English setting. Each novel works as a standalone story with its own cast and location.