Scarlett Bell Books in Order
Part ofDan Padavona Books in OrderThis page shows the Scarlett Bell FBI thrillers by Dan Padavona in order, with short summaries, series background, and where-to-start reading advice.
Last updated: January 14, 2026
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Publication Order
10 books
The Redeemer
by Dan Padavona
2019
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1711809519%22,%22description%22:%22A) murderer who believes he is doing something righteous is the hardest kind to stop. Scarlett Bell and Neil Gardy hunt a killer whose logic is twisted but consistent, and who may already be planning who to ‘redeem’ next.
The Devil's Hour
by Dan Padavona
2019
Attacks](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1099947189%22,%22description%22:%22Attacks) that strike at the same late-night hour turn into a pattern Scarlett Bell cannot ignore. Working with Neil Gardy, she follows the timeline of violence, knowing the next hour could bring another victim, or a trap.
The Bone Whisperer
by Dan Padavona
2019
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1794053956%22,%22description%22:%22A) case involving hidden remains pulls Scarlett Bell and Neil Gardy into a hunt for a predator who knows how to stay out of sight. Each clue points to someone who has been watching for a long time, waiting for the right moment.
Dead Waters
by Dan Padavona
2019
Bodies](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1702755363%22,%22description%22:%22Bodies) in the water point to a predator who knows the region and how investigations work. Scarlett Bell and Neil Gardy chase leads that keep sinking, trying to pull the truth to the surface before the killer disappears for good.
Dead Ringers
by Dan Padavona
2019
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1797673793%22,%22description%22:%22When) the evidence suggests imitation and misdirection, Scarlett Bell and Neil Gardy face a killer who can mimic anyone’s moves. To catch him, they have to figure out what is real, and what has been staged to lure them in.
Crown of Thorns
by Dan Padavona
2019
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1689769270%22,%22description%22:%22A) killer begins leaving a disturbing trail that feels symbolic, and Scarlett Bell and Neil Gardy must interpret the message without letting it control the investigation. Every assumption becomes dangerous when the murderer plans two steps ahead.
Chasing the Devil
by Dan Padavona
2019
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1092397531%22,%22description%22:%22A) brutal series of crimes forces Scarlett Bell and Neil Gardy to chase a suspect who thrives on fear and confusion. The deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes the killer wants to be hunted, and wants them to pay for it.
Mind of a Killer
by Dan Padavona
2018
Children](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1790798213%22,%22description%22:%22Children) are disappearing from a small Georgia community, and the case echoes an investigation that still haunts Scarlett Bell. Against orders, she pushes forward with Neil Gardy, hunting a predator who knows how to stay hidden.
Kill Shot
by Dan Padavona
2018
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791984428%22,%22description%22:%22A) precise killer is choosing victims with chilling accuracy, leaving little behind but fear. Scarlett Bell and Neil Gardy race to identify the shooter before the next kill shot lands, and before the investigation becomes a personal test.
Blood Storm
by Dan Padavona
2018
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791587267%22,%22description%22:%22A) new string of murders hits as chaos builds, and Scarlett Bell and Neil Gardy struggle to separate panic from evidence. The killer is counting on the storm to cover his tracks, and Scarlett has to move before the trail washes away.
Series background & context
The Scarlett Bell series follows FBI profiler Scarlett Bell and her partner, agent Neil Gardy, as they hunt serial killers and untangle cases built to deceive. Scarlett is smart and relentless, but the work has a cost, especially when a new crime echoes an investigation from her past.
For Scarlett, a case is never just a case.
These books lean into the procedural side of thriller fiction, interviews, profiles, patterns, and the slow reveal of who is lying. The crimes often come with a signature, a detail meant to frighten, distract, or taunt the people trying to stop them.
Along the way, Scarlett and Gardy deal with pressure from both local departments and the FBI itself. Scarlett’s instincts push her to act fast, even when she is told to wait, and that stubborn streak puts her in danger as often as it moves the case forward.
If you like serial killer thrillers with steady pacing and a strong investigative duo, this series delivers. It also sets the stage for later stories featuring Scarlett, including the Logan and Scarlett books, but you can read the Scarlett Bell titles on their own, starting with Mind of a Killer.
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