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Start with The Shark and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Mary Burton
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Ends with The Hangman
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Book 1:The Shark
Mary Burton
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:The Dollmaker
Mary Burton • 2016
Forensic pathologist Tessa McGowan is pulled into a case where victims are posed like dolls. Partnering with federal agent, and her estranged husband, Dakota Sharp, she follows clues toward a killer who wants to contr...
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Book 3:The Hangman
Mary Burton • 2017
Officer Julia Vargas can’t let go of a serial killer known as the Hangman, whose crimes are tied to her father’s death. When new evidence surfaces, she and detective Tobias Novak reopen the hunt, and the killer turns...
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Forgotten Files FAQ
What is the best order to read the Forgotten Files series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Shark.
How many books are in the Forgotten Files series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Forgotten Files series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Forgotten Files series?
New readers should start with The Shark, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Forgotten Files series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2016 to 2017.