When does the next Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller book come out?

The First Mistake (#5) is publisher-scheduled for October 1, 2026. Release dates are announced by the publisher and subject to change.

Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller Books in Order

Q: How many books are in the Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller series?

We list 4 books by Sarah Ward, published between 2023–2025.

Q: Where can I buy the Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller books?

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by Sarah Ward ·4 books · 2023–2025

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The Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller series by Sarah Ward includes 4 books published between 2023–2025.

✓ All 4 books verified against the publisher's official series list.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

The Birthday Girl

2024 · Sarah Ward

Welcome to Eldey, an island with deadly secrets. Mona: a carefree artist, staying at the Cloister to work on her illustrations. Beth: the harried…
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The Sixth Lie

2023 · Sarah Ward

Six lies killed Huw Jones. On New Year's Eve 2011, Huw Jones disappeared from his bedroom while his father and five friends were downstairs. His body…
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The Vanishing Act

2024 · Sarah Ward

Everyone in the family had a secret. Which one has proved deadly? When Mallory Dawson gets a call from a former colleague, Elsa, describing a strange…
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The Death Lesson

2025 · Sarah Ward

The sins of the past have not been forgotten Pippa Evans had been a teacher at Penbryn Hall for just one week when her body was found alongside…
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The First Mistake📅 Expected Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Birthday Girl”. Start with “The Birthday Girl.”

How many books are in the Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller series?

We list 4 books by Sarah Ward , published between 2023–2025.

When is the next Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller book released?

The next book is “The First Mistake”, book 5 in the series, expected Oct 1, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.

Where can I buy the Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller books?

Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.

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.