Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Good Mother |
2020 |
Rae Cairns |
Buy |
| 2 |
Dying to Know |
2023 |
Rae Cairns |
Buy |
Rae Cairns has published two standalone literary thrillers. The Good Mother (2020) is a dark exploration of maternal instinct and how far a parent will go to protect a child. Dying to Know (2023) takes a different approach to suspense, centering on secrets and the damage they cause.
Both novels share Cairns’ interest in moral complexity and characters facing impossible decisions. They are standalone stories with no connection to each other beyond their author and genre.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Rae Cairns Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Rae Cairns Standalone Novels series, published between 2020 and 2023.
What is the first book in the Rae Cairns Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Rae Cairns Standalone Novels series is The Good Mother, published in 2020.
Which Rae Cairns novel should I read first?
Either book works as a starting point since they are standalone novels. The Good Mother (2020) is her debut and focuses on a mother’s desperate choices, while Dying to Know (2023) explores secrets and their fallout.