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The KGI series centers on the Kelly Group International, a super-elite, top-secret, family-run organization specializing in hostage recovery and intelligence work. Each book follows members of the Kelly family as they navigate high-stakes missions while forming deep, often romantic, connections with individuals in danger. The series consistently explores themes of loyalty, protection, and the emotional challenges of balancing personal relationships with professional duty.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Darkest Hour

    The Darkest Hour

    2010 · Maya Banks

    The Kelly Group International (KGI) is a super elite, top secret, family-run business handling hostage recovery and intelligence gathering. It has…

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  2. Cover of No Place to Run

    No Place to Run

    2010 · Maya Banks

    The Kelly Group International (KGI) is a super-elite, top-secret, family-run business handling hostage recovery and intelligence work the U.S.…

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  3. Cover of Hidden Away

    Hidden Away

    2011 · Maya Banks

    The third book in the Kelly/KGI series follows Garrett Kelly, who accepts a beach assignment to keep tabs on Sarah Daniels, in hiding after…

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  4. Cover of Whispers In The Dark

    Whispers In The Dark

    2012 · Maya Banks

    The Kelly Group International (KGI) is a super-elite, top-secret, family-run business handling hostage recovery and intelligence work the U.S.…

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  5. Cover of Echoes at Dawn

    Echoes at Dawn

    2012 · Maya Banks

    Grace Peterson is desperate, in hiding, and on the run after escaping a shadowy group determined to exploit her extraordinary ability to heal others.…

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  6. Cover of Shades of Gray

    Shades of Gray

    2013 · Maya Banks

    The Kelly Group International (KGI) is a super-elite, top-secret, family-run business handling hostage recovery and intelligence work the U.S.…

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  7. Cover of Forged in Steele

    Forged in Steele

    2013 · Maya Banks

    Kelly Group International (KGI) is a super-elite, top-secret, family-run business handling hostage recovery and intelligence gathering. Steele, a KGI…

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  8. Cover of After the Storm

    After the Storm

    2014 · Maya Banks

    KGI is a super-elite, top-secret, family-run business. Donovan Kelly has fought relentlessly for justice, but his next mission happens on his home…

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  9. Cover of When Day Breaks

    When Day Breaks

    2014 · Maya Banks

    KGI is a super-elite, top-secret, family-run business handling hostage recovery and intelligence gathering. Eden, one of the most beautiful women in…

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  10. Cover of Darkest Before Dawn

    Darkest Before Dawn

    2015 · Maya Banks

    KGI is a super-elite, top-secret, family-run business. Hancock, both opponent and ally to KGI teams, has a true allegiance that has never been…

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  11. Cover of Brighter Than the Sun

    Brighter Than the Sun

    2017 · Maya Banks

    KGI is a super-elite, top-secret, family-run business. As the last unattached member of the Kelly clan, Joe is ready to risk life and limb on…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the KGI books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Darkest Hour”. Start with “The Darkest Hour.”

How many books are in the KGI series?

We list 13 books by Maya Banks , published between 2010–2022.

Where can I buy the KGI books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.