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The Girl In The Castle
James Patterson

The Girl In The Castle

Quick Answer

Read "The Girl In The Castle" as the 66th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Gift" (Book 65)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 66th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2022368 pp
The world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson delivers a thrilling novel about a teen caught between two worlds and the truths that could set her free—or trap her forever.   My name is Hannah Dory and I need you to believe me.     NOW: Hannah Doe is brought to Belman Psych, kicking and screaming, told she is suffering from hallucinations and delusions.     1347: Hannah Dory and her village are starving to death in a brutal winter. Hannah seeks out food and salvation in the baron's castle. If she is caught stealing, she will surely hang.     NOW: Hannah knows the truth: she is Hannah Doe and Hannah Dory, and she must return to the past before it's too late to save her sister.   Can Jordan, an Abnormal-Psych student, be the one to finally help her? Jordan isn't sure what to believe, and Hannah has even bigger problems: if she doesn't make it back, her sister will die, but if she keeps going back, she might never escape.
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The Girl In The Castle

Book #66 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 The Girl In The Castle?

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

Can I read The Girl In The Castle before Gift?

No. We recommend reading Gift first. The Girl In The Castle is the 66th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Girl In The Castle 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 The Girl In The Castle in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Girl In The Castle is The Girl In The Castle (Book #66).