First Family Books in Order

The president's sudden death makes Nick Cappuano president and Sam Holland first lady. Determined to keep investigating homicides, Sam confronts a case linked to an old killing while their family navigates the pressures of the White House.

Sam Holland investigates a woman's prolonged captivity and murder as Christmas approaches, only to face another killing close to home. Meanwhile, President Nick Cappuano handles a national tragedy while their family contends with a looming custody battle.

Lieutenant Sam Holland confronts a baffling murder investigation that pushes her to break boundaries in pursuit of answers. Meanwhile, President Nick Cappuano faces the consequences of his State of the Union address and a returning figure from his past.

Nick Cappuano prepares his first State of the Union address while Sam Holland tackles a baffling case and family difficulties. Security worries add pressure as they face a public test of the new administration and their private resilience.

Sam and Nick plan an anniversary vacation at Dewey Beach, but another crisis in the investigation of a disgraced lieutenant delays their escape. A murdered student, legal disputes and family tensions threaten the quiet time they hoped to share.

President Nick Cappuano faces his mother’s arrest, political threats and relentless media attention. As Sam investigates a major new case, personal crises pull her away from work and test the couple’s hopes of escaping Washington for their anniversary.

Lieutenant Sam Holland agrees to keep secrets from her colleagues and husband during a national security investigation. President Nick Cappuano faces betrayal within his military leadership, while another murder and threats to their children compound the family’s danger.

The murder of U.S. Attorney Tom Forrester sends Sam Holland after an elusive killer before the FBI takes over. Political resistance, a state dinner and Nick’s estranged mother complicate an investigation that could also threaten Sam’s career.

Sam Holland’s eleven-year-old nephew disappears from Washington, throwing the First Family into turmoil. As investigators pursue online messages and possible radicalization, Sam must balance her fear as an aunt with the responsibility of finding him before time runs out.

A security threat interrupts the First Family’s Easter celebration as Sam’s detectives investigate seemingly unrelated killings. Clues suggest a campaign of revenge, while an incident from Sam’s past resurfaces to threaten her career and her family’s safety.

The twelfth First Family novel continues Marie Force’s series about Washington homicide detective Sam Holland and President Nick Cappuano. Their overlapping lives in police work, national politics and family remain the setting for this announced installment.

After her nephew’s kidnapping, Sam Holland takes on a cold case as scandal engulfs Nick’s vice president. A Russian operative’s death and an explosion intensify the pressure, threatening their loved ones while Sam’s earlier decisions come under scrutiny.