Kathleen Donnelly Books in Order
Explore Kathleen Donnelly books in order, with short summaries and a guide to the series and standalone titles to help you choose where to start reading.
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Kathleen Donnelly books in publication order
7 books
Chasing Justice
by Kathleen Donnelly
2022
Former Marine Maya accepts a Forest Service job in Colorado after losing her military dog. Paired with K-9 Juniper, she must overcome her mistrust of deputy Josh when her grandfather disappears amid a growing drug conflict.
Hunting the Truth
by Kathleen Donnelly
2023
Forest Service officer Maya investigates her mother’s unsolved death after new DNA evidence emerges. Despite warnings from her grandfather and the deputy she loves, she follows a suspect into the wilderness with K-9 partner Juniper.
Killer Secrets
by Kathleen Donnelly
2024
An avalanche exposes a serial killer’s dumping ground near a Colorado town. Forest Service officer Maya and her dog Juniper pursue connections to other deaths, while an obstructive sheriff and her uncertain romance complicate the investigation.
Colorado K-9 Rescue
by Kathleen Donnelly
2025
FBI victim specialist Mckenna learns the man who abducted her has been released and is pursuing her again. Investigating two missing girls with agent Evan and her crisis dog Mocha places her directly in renewed danger.
Buried Lies
by Kathleen Donnelly
2026
Maya and K-9 Juniper discover a woman’s body in forest debris awaiting burning. When the victim proves to be her boyfriend Josh’s former fiancée, Maya must investigate his past before a revenge-driven killer strikes again.
Deadly Revenge
by Kathleen Donnelly
2026
A forest fire becomes even more urgent for Maya when she learns a kidnapped teenager has been taken into the wilderness. Racing the flames with K-9 Juniper, she discovers the girl’s unexpected connection to her own family.
Colorado K-9 Defense
by Kathleen Donnelly
2027
FBI agent Cassidy returns to her hometown with explosive-detection dog Cooper to investigate a serial bomber. Working beside the man who once broke her heart complicates the mission, especially when the bomber turns his attention to her.
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