BookPath
The Midwife Murders
James Patterson

The Midwife Murders

Quick Answer

Read "The Midwife Murders" as the 26th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Whiteout" (Book 25)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 26th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

Is this helpful?
2020336 pp
In this psychological thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author, a missing patient raises concerns in a New York hospital—but as others start disappearing, every dark possibility becomes more and more likely. To Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan, pregnancy is not an unusual condition—it's her life's work. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch in a university hospital in Manhattan, her focus abruptly changes. Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try. Rumors begin to swirl, blaming everyone from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network. Lucy teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to solve the case, but the truth is far more twisted than a feisty single mom could ever have imagined.
Next Recommended Book

Never

Book #26 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 Midwife Murders?

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

Can I read The Midwife Murders before Whiteout?

No. We recommend reading Whiteout first. The Midwife Murders is the 26th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Midwife Murders 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 Midwife Murders in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Midwife Murders is Never (Book #26).