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Start with Malevolent and continue through all 7 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Malevolent
Book 1 by Jana DeLeon • Published 2015
Nine years after waking with no memory of her life before age fifteen, PI Shaye Archer takes on Emma Frederick’s terrifying case. Emma swears the man who tormented her is back, even though she believes she killed him,...
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Shaye Archer reading order
Ends with Damned
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Book 1:Malevolent
Jana DeLeon • 2015
Nine years after waking with no memory of her life before age fifteen, PI Shaye Archer takes on Emma Frederick’s terrifying case. Emma swears the man who tormented her is back, even though she believes she killed him,...
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Book 2:Sinister
Jana DeLeon • 2016
Street kids are vanishing from New Orleans, and Shaye Archer’s friend Jinx wakes in a cage with no memory of how she got there. As Shaye and detective Jackson Lamonte investigate, they uncover a chilling predator who...
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Book 3:Diabolical
Jana DeLeon • 2016
Shaye Archer’s latest case rips open her own past when new evidence suggests a link between her client’s tormentor and the people who once held Shaye captive. Digging for the truth puts her directly in the sights of a...
- 4
Book 4:Wicked
Jana DeLeon • 2017
A new client draws Shaye Archer into the world of online harassment and carefully crafted personas. What starts as a case of anonymous threats escalates into physical danger, forcing Shaye to confront just how far an...
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Book 5:Unseen
Jana DeLeon • 2017
Madison Avery is sure she witnessed a brutal murder, but a rare neurological condition means she cannot recognize faces, even her own. Shaye Archer has to track a killer when her only eyewitness literally cannot ident...
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Book 6:Dreadful
Jana DeLeon • 2018
Six years ago, Jenny Taylor’s twin sister disappeared during a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans. Now Jenny dreams of Caitlyn begging for help and hears her voice in waking moments. Shaye Archer takes the case, following...
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Book 7:Damned
Jana DeLeon • 2019
A confessed serial killer claims more victims than the police can confirm, and the only person he will talk to is Shaye Archer. As she digs into the truth behind his stories, Shaye edges closer to the people who destr...
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Shaye Archer FAQ
What is the best order to read the Shaye Archer series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Malevolent.
How many books are in the Shaye Archer series?
There are 7 books currently listed in the Shaye Archer series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Shaye Archer series?
New readers should start with Malevolent, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Shaye Archer series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2015 to 2019.