Smoky Barrett books in order

Q: "Who is Smoky Barrett?"

"Smoky Barrett is an FBI special agent who leads a violent crimes unit in Los Angeles. Before the series begins, a killer murdered her husband and daughter and left her face scarred. She returns to work to hunt the worst criminals."

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

"Yes. The series follows Smoky's ongoing recovery and career. Start with Shadow Man, which establishes her backstory and team."

Q: "How many Smoky Barrett books are there?"

"There are five books published in the US. A sixth, The Silence of Death, was published only in Germany."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Shadow Man	2006	Cody McFadyen	Buy
2	The Face of Death	2007	Cody McFadyen	Buy
3	The Darker Side	2008	Cody McFadyen	Buy
4	Abandoned	2009	Cody McFadyen	Buy
5	The Truth Factory	2016	Cody McFadyen	Buy

The Smoky Barrett series by Cody McFadyen follows an FBI special agent who hunts serial killers. Smoky leads the violent crimes unit in Los Angeles, a team of elite specialists who track the worst of the worst.

The series begins after tragedy: a serial killer murdered Smoky’s husband and daughter and left her face permanently scarred. She killed him in turn, but her life was shattered. Shadow Man follows her return to the FBI, where a new case forces her to confront her demons.

McFadyen has sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide, and his work has been compared to Karin Slaughter and Thomas Harris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Smoky Barrett?

Smoky Barrett is an FBI special agent who leads a violent crimes unit in Los Angeles. Before the series begins, a killer murdered her husband and daughter and left her face scarred. She returns to work to hunt the worst criminals.

Should the Smoky Barrett books be read in order?

Yes. The series follows Smoky’s ongoing recovery and career. Start with Shadow Man, which establishes her backstory and team.

How many Smoky Barrett books are there?

There are five books published in the US. A sixth, The Silence of Death, was published only in Germany.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order