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Murder In Paradise
James Patterson

Murder In Paradise

Quick Answer

Read "Murder In Paradise" as the 98th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Murder Beyond The Grave" (Book 97)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 98th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2018448 pp
The lawyer lifeguard: Are you the lawyer who got blown up with his girlfriend? Defense lawyer Brian Lord survived the car bomb that killed his fiancee. Out of work and out of his mind, he takes on a lifeguard job at the beach. But there's one wave he'll never see coming. The shut-in: Abi Brenner is the new medical examiner in the Napa Valley, a dream job in a dream location. But her fairy tale will take a terrifying turn when she uncovers a series of murders --with one sinister thing in common. The doctor's plot: A woman who has solar urticaria, an uncommon allergy to the sun, watches the outside world through a flying drone as she is confined to her studio apartment. But when her high-tech toy records a vicious murder, she's determined to track down the killer--a killer who knows she's being watched.
Next Recommended Book

Murder Inn

Book #99 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 Murder In Paradise?

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

Can I read Murder In Paradise before Murder Beyond The Grave?

No. We recommend reading Murder Beyond The Grave first. Murder In Paradise is the 98th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Murder In Paradise 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 Murder In Paradise in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Murder In Paradise is Murder Inn (Book #99).