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Explore Theo Baxter’s books and series in order, with short summaries and reading lists to help you find your next book and decide where to begin reading.

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Escaping You

by Theo Baxter

2021

Novelist Amelia Case returns to Boston with her unfaithful husband, hoping to repair their marriage. A break-in introduces a police officer who befriends them, but his interest in Amelia threatens to exploit the distrust already dividing the couple.

Murder For Hire

by Theo Baxter

2021

Dean wakes with blood on his hands and no memory of the seizure that preceded his father’s death. As police investigate, conflicting stories and family secrets leave him struggling to determine whether he can trust anyone, including himself.

The Double Lie

by Theo Baxter

2021

Fired criminal analyst Ellie Cantwell becomes the target of charming con man James Johnson, who invents a mob kidnapping to obtain her money. Her unexpected offer to intervene directly draws them into an increasingly dangerous sequence of deception.

The Last Suspect

by Theo Baxter

2021

Profiler Drew Chase travels to New Orleans to investigate brutal killings of strippers along the Mississippi. When his prime suspect is murdered in the same manner, the stalled investigation forces him toward disturbing connections with his own past.

The Neighbor Upstairs

by Theo Baxter

2021

Newlyweds Melissa and Ben believe they have found the perfect apartment until their building manager becomes intrusive. Harassment, unexplained problems, and Melissa’s failing health turn suspicion and jealousy into a struggle to protect their marriage and survive.

The Missing Wife

by Theo Baxter

2022

Brian's marriage to billionaire heiress Marianna appears enviable until he becomes the focus of an intensive police investigation. As their private life is examined, hidden secrets threaten the couple's polished image and spread consequences through their neighborhood.

It's Your Turn Now

by Theo Baxter

2023

Desperate to escape an abusive husband, Daisy meets a stranger who proposes exchanging murders. She dismisses the suggestion until her husband dies, leaving her trapped by a dangerous man demanding she fulfill a bargain she never intended to make.

The Stepfather

by Theo Baxter

2023

Madelyne believes her new marriage offers a fresh start, but her daughter suspects her stepfather is hiding something dangerous. Seeking help from her own father, Connie investigates George and uncovers a threat to both herself and her mother.

The Widow's Secret

by Theo Baxter

2023

Leona’s husband disappears during an anniversary hike, leaving bloodied clothing and unanswered questions. When suspicion falls on her and more family members become victims, she must uncover a hidden secret before the danger reaches her.

Vanished

by Theo Baxter

2023

Single mother Maggie Conner fears for her daughter Isabel in a home dominated by an abusive grandfather. When Isabel repeatedly vanishes and returns without memories, reluctant professionals and buried family secrets complicate Maggie's desperate search for help.

Blood Line

by Theo Baxter

2024

Detective Marcy Kendrick investigates an heiress’s murder while her twin sons refuse to speak. Pressure from her ex-husband and boss intensifies as evidence implicates the boys and exposes a larger pattern of revenge.

Dark Duty

by Theo Baxter

2024

A killer targets Los Angeles police officers, drawing detectives Marcy Kendrick and Angel Reyes into a tense investigation. Discovering the victims’ connection to a horrific crime forces them to confront corruption as public anger threatens to erupt.

If Only You Knew

by Theo Baxter

2024

As Emily’s divorce approaches its end, stalking escalates into break-ins, surveillance and threats to her livelihood. Her estranged husband seems the obvious suspect, but her new boyfriend’s behavior complicates the search for whoever is trying to destroy her.

Kill Count

by Theo Baxter

2024

Detective Marcy Kendrick and her partner investigate a young actress’s murder and discover connections to an elusive drug lord. Pursuing his carefully guarded secrets puts them against a criminal determined to keep the truth hidden.

Lie to Me

by Theo Baxter

2024

Reclusive novelist Elena loses the assistant she relied on, then discovers betrayal and receives disturbing anonymous messages. Unsure whether she is being stalked or losing her grip on reality, she hires an investigator to identify the threat.

Lost Souls

by Theo Baxter

2024

Detectives Marcy Kendrick and Angel Reyes investigate murders marked by the use of baptismal water. As a religiously driven killer claims more victims, intense publicity adds pressure to find a connection before he strikes again.

Not My Mother

by Theo Baxter

2024

Carly reluctantly stays with her unfaithful lover to care for his son after the boy’s mother is attacked. When Jake insists the woman returning from hospital is an impostor, Carly investigates a danger she can no longer dismiss.

Pay Back

by Theo Baxter

2024

A wealthy woman’s murder leads detectives Marcy Kendrick and Angel Reyes to a network selling stolen goods. More women are killed during home invasions, leaving the detectives racing for answers while their only witness lies in a coma.

Scandal Next Door

by Theo Baxter

2024

Literary agent Callie rekindles a relationship with her high-school boyfriend when he returns seeking representation. Their affair promises excitement, but increasingly unsettling incidents suggest that revisiting the past could destroy the life she has built.

Skin Deep

by Theo Baxter

2024

Detective Marcy Kendrick investigates murders resembling the killing that took her mother’s life. Already questioned for fatally shooting suspects, she faces a killer who taunts her by insisting they share the same capacity for murder.

The Dream Home

by Theo Baxter

2024

Ashlyn moves into a house designed by her husband, believing her future secure. When women resembling her disappear and her sister vanishes, she begins investigating the secrets her husband keeps behind the doors of their dream home.

The Honey Trap

by Theo Baxter

2024

Psychologist Chris accepts a job with a wealthy man, hoping to escape his troubled past. Attraction to his employer’s wife becomes a dangerous moral test when she asks him to help murder the husband who gave him a fresh start.

The Lake House

by Theo Baxter

2024

Laura rebuilds her life in Pine Lake after her fiancé cheats with her best friend. When the pair move next door following a neighbor’s death, strange incidents and a murder make her question whether she can ever escape them.

The Scorned Wife

by Theo Baxter

2024

Amelia hires an actor to pose as her boyfriend after her husband leaves her for her sister. The revenge scheme succeeds, but her supposed partner becomes dangerously possessive, turning her brief triumph into a fight to reclaim her life.

I Remember You

by Theo Baxter

2025

After losing her memory to a head injury, sculptor Aria lives quietly with her husband in a remote cabin. Nightmares contradict his account of her past, and recovering the truth becomes urgent as his behavior grows increasingly alarming.

In Her Shadow

by Theo Baxter

2025

Rachel moves into her new husband’s seaside estate, where reminders of his first wife’s death become increasingly disturbing. As messages and apparitions unsettle her, investigating the past threatens her marriage, her sense of reality, and her safety.

The Other Family

by Theo Baxter

2025

After her mother dies and her father suffers a breakdown, fifteen-year-old Sam enters foster care. The Bradfords appear devout and respectable, but surveillance, forbidden rooms, and missing former foster children suggest a terrifying danger inside their isolated home.

You Don't Know Me

by Theo Baxter

2025

At her parents’ funeral, Annabelle discovers her father had a secret family. Her siblings invite the newcomers to their ranch, but suspicious incidents and a sudden illness make Annabelle fear that sharing the inheritance could put them all in danger.

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He Is Mine

by Theo Baxter

2026

Aspiring actress Crystal becomes a nanny for a wealthy film producer and his wife. His attention promises the life she wants, but helping him escape his marriage draws her into a dangerous contest between people with hidden agendas.

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The Other Sister

by Theo Baxter

2026

Psychologist Celeste’s career collapses when a patient stalks her and releases manipulated recordings. The attacks revive questions about her mother’s murder and the testimony that institutionalized her twin sister, forcing Celeste to confront gaps in her own memory.

Theo Baxter sub-series and character series

Detective Marcy Kendrick books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Blood Line"

    Blood Line

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  2. Book cover for "Dark Duty"

    Dark Duty

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  3. Book cover for "Kill Count"

    Kill Count

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  4. Book cover for "Lost Souls"

    Lost Souls

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  5. Book cover for "Pay Back"

    Pay Back

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  6. Book cover for "Skin Deep"

    Skin Deep

    by Theo Baxter

    2024

Standalone Theo Baxter books

  1. Book cover for "Escaping You"

    Escaping You

    by Theo Baxter

    2021
  2. Book cover for "Murder For Hire"

    Murder For Hire

    by Theo Baxter

    2021
  3. Book cover for "The Double Lie"

    The Double Lie

    by Theo Baxter

    2021
  4. Book cover for "The Last Suspect"

    The Last Suspect

    by Theo Baxter

    2021
  5. Book cover for "The Neighbor Upstairs"

    The Neighbor Upstairs

    by Theo Baxter

    2021
  6. Book cover for "The Missing Wife"

    The Missing Wife

    by Theo Baxter

    2022
  7. Book cover for "It's Your Turn Now"

    It's Your Turn Now

    by Theo Baxter

    2023
  8. Book cover for "The Stepfather"

    The Stepfather

    by Theo Baxter

    2023
  9. Book cover for "The Widow's Secret"

    The Widow's Secret

    by Theo Baxter

    2023
  10. Book cover for "Vanished"

    Vanished

    by Theo Baxter

    2023
  11. Book cover for "If Only You Knew"

    If Only You Knew

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  12. Book cover for "Lie to Me"

    Lie to Me

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  13. Book cover for "Not My Mother"

    Not My Mother

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  14. Book cover for "Scandal Next Door"

    Scandal Next Door

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  15. Book cover for "The Dream Home"

    The Dream Home

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  16. Book cover for "The Honey Trap"

    The Honey Trap

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  17. Book cover for "The Lake House"

    The Lake House

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  18. Book cover for "The Scorned Wife"

    The Scorned Wife

    by Theo Baxter

    2024
  19. Book cover for "I Remember You"

    I Remember You

    by Theo Baxter

    2025
  20. Book cover for "In Her Shadow"

    In Her Shadow

    by Theo Baxter

    2025
  21. Book cover for "The Other Family"

    The Other Family

    by Theo Baxter

    2025
  22. Book cover for "You Don't Know Me"

    You Don't Know Me

    by Theo Baxter

    2025
  23. Book cover for "He Is Mine"

    He Is Mine

    by Theo Baxter

    2026
  24. Book cover for "The Other Sister"

    The Other Sister

    by Theo Baxter

    2026

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