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You've Been Warned
James Patterson

You've Been Warned

Quick Answer

Read "You've Been Warned" as the 12th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Pale Horse" (Book 11)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 12th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Kristin Burns has lived her life by the philosophy, ‘don’t think, just shoot’ – pictures that is. Struggling to make ends meet, she works full time as nanny to the fabulously wealthy Turnbull family, looking after their two children and waiting for her life as a New York fashion photographer to begin. But Kristin has a major distraction: forbidden love. The man of her dreams is almost hers for keeps. Breathless with an inexhaustible passion and the excitement of being within reach of everything she wants, Kristin ignores all signs of catastrophe brewing. Fear exists for a reason. And Kristin can only dismiss the warnings for so long. Searching desperately for the truth through the lens of her camera she can only hope that it’s not too late
Next Recommended Book

Six Years

Book #12 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 You've Been Warned?

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

Can I read You've Been Warned before The Pale Horse?

No. We recommend reading The Pale Horse first. You've Been Warned is the 12th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is You've Been Warned 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 You've Been Warned in the reading order?

The next recommended book after You've Been Warned is Six Years (Book #12).