Mallory Dawson books in order

The Mallory Dawson series by Sarah Ward follows an investigator through four atmospheric crime novels with complex, layered mysteries.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Birthday Girl 2023 Sarah Ward Buy
2 The Sixth Lie 2023 Sarah Ward Buy
3 The Vanishing Act 2024 Sarah Ward Buy
4 The Death Lesson 2025 Sarah Ward Buy

The Mallory Dawson series launched in 2023 as Sarah Ward’s second major crime series. The four books follow Dawson through investigations where appearances are unreliable and the truth is buried under layers of deception.

Ward brings the same atmospheric quality that defined her Connie Childs books, with settings that feel lived-in and characters whose motivations are never simple. The Birthday Girl, The Sixth Lie, The Vanishing Act, and The Death Lesson each build on a different type of mystery while maintaining Ward’s consistent tone and pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mallory Dawson series?

There are four books in the Mallory Dawson series, published between 2023 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Mallory Dawson series?

The first book in the Mallory Dawson series is The Birthday Girl, published in 2023.

What is the Mallory Dawson series about?

The Mallory Dawson series follows its title character through four crime novels, starting with The Birthday Girl. Each book presents a new case built around deception, hidden identities, and the kind of secrets that can destroy lives when they surface.

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