Kate Burkholder Books in Order
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Start with Sworn to Silence (2009), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Police chief Kate Burkholder's backstory unfolds across the books. Newest: Rage (2025).
- 1.
Sworn to Silence(2009)
Start here - 2.
Pray for Silence(2010)
- 3.
Breaking Silence(2011)
- 4.
Gone Missing(2012)
- 5.
Her Last Breath(2013)
- 6.
The Dead Will Tell(2014)
- 7.
After the Storm(2015)
- 8.
Among the Wicked(2016)
- 9.
Down a Dark Road(2017)
- 10.
A Gathering of Secrets(2018)
- 11.
Shamed(2019)
- 12.
Outsider(2020)
- 13.
Fallen(2021)
- 15.
An Evil Heart(2023)
- 16.
The Burning(2024)
- 17.
Rage(2025)
Newest
Upcoming: The Betrayed, July 13, 2027
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Kate Burkholder in?
Start with Sworn to Silence (2009), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Police chief Kate Burkholder's backstory unfolds across the books.
How many books are in Kate Burkholder?
17 main books, published 2009–2025.
What is the latest Kate Burkholder book?
The newest book in our reading order for Kate Burkholder is "Rage" (2025).
Can I read Kate Burkholder out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
When is the next Kate Burkholder book coming out?
"The Betrayed" is scheduled for July 13, 2027, according to the linked source. Dates can change, so check the source before planning around it.