Lassiter and Martinez Books in Order
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Lassiter and Martinez books in publication order
5 books
Borderline
by Joseph Badal
2015
New Mexico detectives Barbara Lassiter and Susan Martinez investigate a wealthy Albuquerque socialite's murder and discover a long list of people she harmed. The killing of her psychiatrist adds another layer to an already tangled case.
Dark Angel
by Joseph Badal
2017
Detectives Barbara Lassiter and Susan Martinez investigate a murderer apparently targeting criminals who escaped punishment. Links to a deadly home-invasion gang draw them into conflict with FBI officials more concerned with protecting careers than pursuing justice.
Natural Causes
by Joseph Badal
2019
A suspicious death at a retirement center brings homicide detectives Barbara Lassiter and Susan Martinez into an inquiry that may involve multiple murders. They must determine whether a calculating killer is exploiting circumstances that conceal the crimes.
Everything to Lose
by Joseph Badal
2022
Albuquerque homicide detectives Barbara Lassiter and Susan Martinez investigate a series of killings linked to two mass murderers. Their work becomes personally dangerous when their old adversary Lisa French turns her murderous attention toward the detectives themselves.
Gone Forever
by Joseph Badal
2026
Albuquerque detectives Barbara Lassiter and Susan Martinez investigate a terrorist attack and two prominent murders. Their inquiries intersect with Afghan veterans confronting a trafficking gang, creating a case where official obstacles and competing loyalties complicate justice.
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