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Home Sweet Murder
James Patterson

Home Sweet Murder

Quick Answer

Read "Home Sweet Murder" as the 72nd book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Hidden" (Book 71)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 72nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2020256 pp
Two true-crime tales relate the stories of a couple who were tortured and left for dead after a home invasion, and a double homicide in Omaha, Nebraska.
Next Recommended Book

Horsewoman

Book #73 of 524 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Standalone Novels conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Home Sweet Murder?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Home Sweet Murder before Hidden?

No. We recommend reading Hidden first. Home Sweet Murder is the 72th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Home Sweet Murder required reading for the Standalone Novels?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Home Sweet Murder in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Home Sweet Murder is Horsewoman (Book #73).