Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know Trilogy books in order

Q: "What is the Mad trilogy about?"

"The trilogy follows Alvina Knightly, who kills her identical twin sister Beth in Sicily and assumes her perfect life. Each book traces her increasingly desperate attempts to maintain the deception as complications pile up."

Q: "Should the books be read in order?"

"Yes. Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know form one continuous story following Alvie's criminal adventures. Start with Mad."

Q: "Is the Mad trilogy being adapted?"

"Universal optioned the film rights for the trilogy."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Mad	2017	Chloe Esposito	Buy
2	Bad	2018	Chloe Esposito	Buy

The Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know trilogy by Chloé Esposito features one of fiction’s most memorable antiheroines: Alvina Knightly, a woman who solves her problems through murder.

Mad (2017) introduces Alvie, who travels to Sicily for her twin sister Beth’s wedding. Jealous of Beth’s perfect life, Alvie kills her and takes her place. The sequels follow Alvie as the body count rises and her schemes grow more elaborate.

The trilogy is dark comedy at its most twisted. Read Mad first to meet Alvie at her worst.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mad trilogy about?

The trilogy follows Alvina Knightly, who kills her identical twin sister Beth in Sicily and assumes her perfect life. Each book traces her increasingly desperate attempts to maintain the deception as complications pile up.

Should the books be read in order?

Yes. Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know form one continuous story following Alvie’s criminal adventures. Start with Mad.

Is the Mad trilogy being adapted?

Universal optioned the film rights for the trilogy.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order