A.R. Torre Books in Order (Updated February 22, 2026)

A.R. Torre is the thriller pen name of Alessandra Torre. Under A.R. Torre, her work splits into two lanes:

• One connected trilogy (Deanna Madden) where order matters.
• Stand-alone thrillers where order is optional.

If you want the cleanest experience with zero accidental spoilers, read the trilogy in order first, then pick standalones by premise (or use publication order as your checklist).

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The “what should I read first?” shortcut

You want a series with a continuing lead and escalating consequences: start with The Girl in 6E.
You want a one-book commitment, contemporary psychological suspense: start with Every Last Secret.
You want a twisty, author-centric premise: start with The Ghostwriter.

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Continuity boundaries at a glance

Connected continuity

• Deanna Madden Trilogy (read in order)

No shared continuity

• All other A.R. Torre novels listed below (standalones)

Optional extras

• Multi-author anthologies that include an A.R. Torre story (not required for any novel)

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Deanna Madden Trilogy (read in order)

This is the only “must read in sequence” line for A.R. Torre. The core tension and character evolution are cumulative.

1. The Girl in 6E (2014/2015): A shut-in woman with strict rules breaks them, and that single choice starts the trilogy’s escalation.
2. Do Not Disturb (2015): Consequences arrive quickly, pushing the protagonist into riskier territory and widening the threat radius.
3. If You Dare (2015): The trilogy’s pressure peaks as survival, morality, and exposure collide in the endgame.

Edition note: You’ll see 2014 or 2015 for The Girl in 6E depending on market/edition. It is still Book 1 everywhere.

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A.R. Torre Standalone Thrillers (publication order)

These do not require an internal reading order. The list below is arranged by publication year so it doubles as a tracking checklist.

1. The Ghostwriter (2017): A writer’s proximity to a dark story becomes dangerous as reality and narrative start to blur.
2. Every Last Secret (2020): A neighborhood rivalry turns strategic, then vicious, built around status, marriage, and control.
3. The Good Lie (2021): A case-driven thriller where the official story looks sealed, and the truth has reasons to stay buried.
4. A Familiar Stranger (2022): A psychological suspense setup that leans into identity, recognition, and what people assume they know.
5. A Fatal Affair (2023): A relationship-and-motive thriller where desire and deception aren’t side plots, they’re the engine.
6. The Last Party (2024): A contained social setting becomes combustible, with secrets circulating faster than the exits.
7. A Happy Marriage (2025): A marriage-centered thriller that treats “stability” as the mask, and timing as the weapon.
8. The Missing Ones (April 14, 2026): An announced upcoming thriller positioned as a standalone, built around disappearance and investigative urgency.

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Optional: Anthologies / short fiction appearances

These are not part of a required continuity and can be read anytime.

• Two More Days (2021) (multi-author collection; includes an A.R. Torre contribution)
• Aloha (2023) (multi-author collection; includes an A.R. Torre contribution)
• “You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone” (2026) (listed as part of a collection)

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Recommended reading orders that actually feel different

Option A: “One lead, one long arc”

Read Deanna Madden #1-#3, then stop or continue with standalones.

Option B: “Modern, polished, drop-in thrillers”

Start with Every Last Secret, then hop to The Good Lie or A Familiar Stranger depending on whether you prefer plot-driven investigation or identity-driven suspense.

Option C: “Track everything in a tidy way”

Read in publication order (trilogy first, then standalones by year).

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FAQs

Are the standalones connected to Deanna Madden?
No. The Deanna Madden books are their own continuity.

Do I need to read the standalones in order?
No. They are designed to work as independent novels.

What’s the safest “try one” if I’m unsure about tone?

• Try The Ghostwriter if you want a premise that plays with storytelling and perception.
• Try Every Last Secret if you want sharp domestic tension and social maneuvering.

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Bottom line

If you want A.R. Torre “in order,” do Deanna Madden #1 → #3 first, then read the standalones in publication order (or simply pick whichever premise grabs you).