The Seven Deadly Sins — by Allison Brennan

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  Deliver Us From Evil
  

  in What You Can't See

  • Jan-2008
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  Book - 0.5
  

  Demonologist Anthony Zaccardi can't save the twelve priests brutally slaughtered at a California mission, but he's determined to send the killer -- an ancient demon -- back to hell. And when tough, sexy local sheriff Skye McPherson refuses to believe...

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  Original Sin
  

  • Feb-2010
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  Book - 1
  

  Haunted by chilling memories of demonic possession and murder, Moira O'Donnell has spent seven years hunting down her mother, Fiona, whose command of black magic has granted her unprecedented control of the underworld. Now Moira's global search has l...

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  Ghostly Justice
  

  • Nov-2014
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  Book - 1.5
  

  LAPD Detective Grant Nelson made a promise to his dying girlfriend that he would find out what happened to a Jane Doe who's been in the morgue for months. Grant is a cop first, last and always -- but what he's recently witnessed makes him realize t...

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  Carnal Sin
  

  • Jun-2010
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  Book - 2
  

  Santa Louisa is still reeling from the lethal rampage of the demon Envy, one of the Seven Deadly Sins released from Hell by black magic. The fiendish entity was finally trapped, but when more bodies bearing satanic marks surface in Los Angeles, demon...

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  Mortal Sin
  

  • Nov-2014
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  Book - 3
  

  Four months ago, a black magic coven summoned the Seven Deadly Sins from hell then quickly lost control. Former witch Moira O'Donnell and her lover, ex-seminarian Rafe Cooper, captured two of the demons, but the remaining five Sins disappeared. Now, ...

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Series Premise

The Seven Deadly Sins series follows law enforcement officers and their allies as they investigate crimes inspired by the seven deadly sins. Each book features a new central couple facing intense danger and building a relationship amid the high-stakes investigation.

The Seven Deadly Sins Series Reading Order

Publication order gives the best experience for the Seven Deadly Sins series. Each book has a complete central plot with its own crime and resolution, but character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the series. Readers who begin later in the series will understand the main events yet miss the deepening connections, shared history, and context for recurring elements that add emotional depth.

Explanation of reading order types

The Seven Deadly Sins Series Characters

Each book features a new law enforcement protagonist paired with a strong civilian partner, such as FBI agents, detectives, or private investigators. Recurring figures from previous cases occasionally appear, linking the stories through the broader world of crime and justice.

Setting of the The Seven Deadly Sins Series

The series is primarily set in the United States, with stories unfolding in cities, small towns, and remote locations where deadly sins manifest through violent crimes and personal betrayals.

Tone & Themes of the The Seven Deadly Sins Series

The tone blends romantic suspense with intense investigative drama. Central themes include justice and redemption, the destructive power of unchecked desires, trust and vulnerability in relationships, and the strength found in partnership during crisis.

Is the The Seven Deadly Sins Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy romantic suspense, strong law enforcement protagonists, and stories that combine crime-solving with emotional romance. It suits fans of tightly plotted mysteries with compelling personal stakes.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Moderate violence from crime scenes; sensual romantic content with explicit scenes; suitable for adult readers.

The Seven Deadly Sins series delivers gripping romantic suspense tied to powerful human vices. Its structure rewards sequential reading while offering satisfying individual stories. The blend of danger, romance, and justice creates an engaging series for fans of the genre.