Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Liars and Saints |
2003 |
Maile Meloy |
Buy |
| 2 |
A Family Daughter |
2006 |
Maile Meloy |
Buy |
| 3 |
Do Not Become Alarmed |
2017 |
Maile Meloy |
Buy |
Maile Meloy’s standalone novels span literary fiction and suspense. Liars and Saints (2003), her debut novel, traces a Catholic family in California through four decades of secrets and betrayals. A Family Daughter (2006) revisits some of these themes from a different angle.
Do Not Become Alarmed (2017) marked a shift into suspense, following families on a cruise who lose their children during a shore excursion. The novel became a bestseller.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Maile Meloy Standalone Novels series?
There are three books in the Maile Meloy Standalone Novels series, published between 2003 and 2017.
What is the first book in the Maile Meloy Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Maile Meloy Standalone Novels series is Liars and Saints, published in 2003.
What are Maile Meloy's standalone novels about?
Meloy’s standalone novels range from literary family sagas to contemporary thrillers. Liars and Saints (2003) and A Family Daughter (2006) explore a California family across generations. Do Not Become Alarmed (2017) follows families on a cruise vacation that goes terribly wrong.