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Start with The Negotiator and continue through all 8 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Negotiator
Book 1 by Dee Henderson • Published 1999
Hostage negotiator Kate O'Malley is used to walking into volatile situations, but a courthouse bombing and anonymous threats push her into the crosshairs. FBI agent Dave Richman, already protective after a previous ca...
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Ends with Jennifer
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Book 1:The Negotiator
Dee Henderson • 1999
Hostage negotiator Kate O'Malley is used to walking into volatile situations, but a courthouse bombing and anonymous threats push her into the crosshairs. FBI agent Dave Richman, already protective after a previous ca...
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Book 2:Danger in the Shadows
Dee Henderson • 1999
Sara, hidden in witness protection since a childhood abduction, knows staying invisible is the only way to stay alive. Falling for well‑known former pro‑football player Adam Black shatters that safety, drawing out a p...
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Book 3:The Guardian
Dee Henderson • 2001
When a federal judge is assassinated, U.S. Marshal Marcus O'Malley is assigned to protect the sole eyewitness, a young teacher suddenly marked for death. Long days on the run draw them together, even as the assassin c...
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Book 4:The Truth Seeker
Dee Henderson • 2001
Forensic pathologist Lisa O'Malley loves solving puzzles, but a string of murdered women pulls her into more danger than she expects. U.S. Marshal Quinn Diamond has fallen for her and now has to keep Lisa alive while...
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Book 5:The Protector
Dee Henderson • 2001
Firefighter Jack O'Malley is fearless on the job, but a serial arsonist targeting his district turns him and his crew into prey. When burn survivor Cassie Ellis realises she saw the arsonist’s face, Jack becomes her r...
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Book 6:The Healer
Dee Henderson • 2002
Disaster specialist Rachel O'Malley helps children cope after tragedies, but a school shooting in her community leaves her emotionally drained and professionally stretched. As she and Captain Cole Parker search for a...
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Book 7:The Rescuer
Dee Henderson • 2003
Paramedic Stephen O'Malley has spent years pulling strangers out of wrecks, but one catastrophic night forces him to fight for someone he loves. As stolen jewels surface and a kidnapping collides with a tornado, Steph...
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Book 8:Jennifer
Dee Henderson • 2010
Pediatrician Jennifer O'Malley loves her young patients and her busy Dallas practice, but surgeon Tom Peterson unexpectedly captures her heart. As she introduces him to her large family and begins a new walk of faith,...
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O Malley FAQ
What is the best order to read the O Malley series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Negotiator.
How many books are in the O Malley series?
There are 8 books currently listed in the O Malley series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the O Malley series?
New readers should start with The Negotiator, the first book in the reading order.
Is the O Malley series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1999 to 2010.