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Malicious
James Patterson

Malicious

Quick Answer

Read "Malicious" as the 91st book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Little Black Dress" (Book 90)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 91st installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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When his brother is charged with murdering the husband of the woman he is rumored to be involved with, Navy SEAL dropout Mitchum must expose the truth. When Mitchum's brother Nathaniel is charged with murder, he swears he didn't kill anyone. But word on the street is that Nathaniel was charged with the victim's wife. Mitchum will break every rule to expose the truth-- even if the truth destroys the people he loves.
Next Recommended Book

Mating Season

Book #92 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 Malicious?

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

Can I read Malicious before Little Black Dress?

No. We recommend reading Little Black Dress first. Malicious is the 91th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Malicious 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 Malicious in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Malicious is Mating Season (Book #92).