The Obsidian Files books in order

The Obsidian Files by Shannon McKenna is a four-book romantic suspense series blending sci-fi elements with romance, following subjects of a secret government program, published between 2016 and 2018.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Right Through Me 2016 Shannon McKenna Buy
2 My Next Breath 2017 Shannon McKenna Buy
3 In My Skin 2018 Shannon McKenna Buy
4 Light Me Up 2018 Shannon McKenna Buy

The Obsidian Files brings a sci-fi edge to Shannon McKenna’s romantic suspense formula. The four books, published between 2016 and 2018, follow subjects of a secret government program who have enhanced abilities and powerful enemies. Right Through Me, My Next Breath, In My Skin, and Light Me Up each pair an enhanced hero with a woman who becomes his lifeline.

The series stands out in McKenna’s catalog for its speculative elements, pushing beyond standard romantic suspense into territory closer to urban fantasy while keeping the intense romance and breakneck pacing her readers expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Obsidian Files series?

There are four books in the The Obsidian Files series, published between 2016 and 2018.

What is the first book in the The Obsidian Files series?

The first book in the The Obsidian Files series is Right Through Me, published in 2016.

What makes The Obsidian Files different from McKenna's other series?

The Obsidian Files adds science fiction elements — the heroes are subjects of a secret government bioweapons program that gave them enhanced abilities, adding a paranormal dimension to McKenna’s usual romantic suspense formula.

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