Sidney Becker books in order

Sidney Becker by Linda Berry is a six-book mystery series following detective Sidney Becker through increasingly dark cases, published between 2019 and 2023.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Killing Woods / Quiet Scream 2019 Linda Berry Buy
2 The Dead Chill 2019 Linda Berry Buy
3 Cold Revenge 2020 Linda Berry Buy
4 Killer Magic 2021 Linda Berry Buy
5 The Sting Of Death 2022 Linda Berry Buy
6 Grave Secret 2023 Linda Berry Buy

The Sidney Becker series follows detective Sidney Becker through six mystery novels, starting with The Killing Woods in 2019. Each book presents a new case — Cold Revenge, Killer Magic, The Sting Of Death — while building on Becker’s personal story and relationships across the series.

The books grew darker as the series progressed, with the cases becoming more complex and the stakes more personal for Becker. Grave Secret, published in 2023, is the most recent entry in what has become Linda Berry’s signature series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sidney Becker series?

There are six books in the Sidney Becker series, published between 2019 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Sidney Becker series?

The first book in the Sidney Becker series is The Killing Woods / Quiet Scream, published in 2019.

Do the Sidney Becker books need to be read in order?

Reading in order is recommended as Sidney Becker’s character develops across the six books, from The Killing Woods (2019) through Grave Secret (2023), with recurring characters and ongoing personal storylines.

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