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Ali Reynolds — by J.A. Jance
Ali Reynolds Series in Order: 22 books
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Edge of Evil
Book - 1
The end of her high-profile broadcasting career came too soon for TV journalist Alison Reynolds - bounced off the air by executives who wanted a "younger face." With a divorce from her cheating husband of ten years also pending, there is nothing keep...
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Web of Evil
Book - 2
The New York Times bestselling author of Edge of Evil is back with another masterful thriller featuring Ali Reynolds, an ex-television journalist who finds herself in a twisted web of mystery and murder. Fired from her dream job as a Los Angeles n...
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Hand of Evil
Book - 3
The New York Times bestselling author of Web of Evil realizes every parent's worst nightmare in the latest heart-stopping thriller featuring All Reynolds, an ex-television journalist who is stalked by danger. With his hand trapped in the door of a...
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Cruel Intent
Book - 4
A cold-blooded murderer lures former newscaster All Reynolds into a chilling web of online romance -- and doom--in this exciting thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Hand of Evil Ex-television journalist All Reynolds just wants a b...
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Trial by Fire
Book - 5
In the heat of the Arizona desert, a raging fire pushes temperatures to a deadly degree, and one woman is left to burn. Pulled naked and barely breathing from the fire, the victim has no idea who she is, let alone who would do this to her -- or why. ...
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Fatal Error
Book - 6
An Internet lothario is murdered in cold blood. Police immediately focus their investigation on the victims whose broken hearts he left in his virtual wake. Can Ali Reynolds prove a former colleague's innocence before a remorseless killer decides it'...
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Left for Dead
Book - 7
Ali Reynolds investigates two shocking cases of victims brutally left for dead in New York Times bestselling J.A. Jance's latest mystery-thriller. When Santa Cruz County deputy sheriff Jose Reyes, Ali's classmate from the Arizona Police Academy, is g...
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Deadly Stakes
Book - 8
Former reporter Ali Reynolds finds herself working against the police to add up the clues that connect one frightened teenager, two dead bodies, and $300,000 . . . with the body count rising. Hired to investigate the grisly murder of a gold-diggin...
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Moving Target
Book - 9
In this instant New York Times bestseller and high-stakes thriller Ali Reynolds spans continents to solve a cold case murder and to figure out who wants a young juvenile offender dead. EVEN GHOSTS CAN'T HIDE FOREVER. Lance Tucker, an incarcerat...
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A Last Goodbye
Book - 9.5
New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance brings her trademark breakneck pace to this fun and exciting e-novella, where fan favorite Ali Reynolds takes on double responsibilities as both sleuth and bride.Ali Reynolds is finally getting married to ...
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Cold Betrayal
Book - 10
Revenge isn't the only dish served cold... Ali Reynolds's longtime friend and Taser-carrying nun, Sister Anselm, rushes to the bedside of a young pregnant woman hospitalized for severe injuries after she was hit by a car on a deserted Arizona high...
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No Honor Among Thieves
Book - 10.5
For the first time ever, Ali Reynolds and Joanna Brady, New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance's popular series sleuths, join forces to solve a terrifying crime in this exclusive enovella that has everything you want in a thriller -- page-turni...
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Random Acts
Book - 11.5
Sheriff Joanna Brady and investigator Ali Reynolds join forces to solve a crime that has hit dangerously close to home. Sheriff Joanna Brady has a lot on her plate -- she is up for re-election as sheriff, pregnant with her third child, and her eld...
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Man Overboard
Book - 12
In New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance's gripping new thriller, Man Overboard, two tech geniuses face off -- one intent on saving lives, the other on ending them. Cybersecurity expert Roger McGeary finally has his life back on track after...
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Duel to the Death
Book - 13
After taking down the man responsible for his best friend's death, Stuart Ramey thinks the case is finally closed. That is, until Stu finds himself left with a multimillion dollar fortune in Bitcoin in a desperate bid by Frigg, a rogue A.I. program c...
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The A List
Book - 14
Ali Reynolds learns that no good deed goes unpunished. More than ten years after the abrupt end of her high-profile broadcasting career, Ali Reynolds has made a good life for herself in her hometown of Sedona, Arizona. She has a new house, a new h...
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Taking the Veil
Book - 14.5
His throat was slit with the blade of a hunting knife... In this short story from the thrilling anthology MatchUp, bestselling authors J.A. Jance and Eric Van Lustbader -- along with their popular series characters Ali Reynolds and Bravo Shaw -- t...
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Credible Threat
Book - 15
Ali Reynolds and her team at High Noon Enterprises must race against the clock to save an archbishop who faces mysterious death threats in yet another installment of J.A. Jance's New York Times bestselling series. Years after her son's fatal overd...
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Unfinished Business
Book - 16
In this heart-pounding and sharply written thriller from J.A. Jance, Ali Reynolds's personal life is thrown into turmoil just as two men show up on the scene -- a former employee of her husband's who has just been released from prison and a serial ki...
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Collateral Damage
Book - 17
Ali Reynolds and High Noon Enterprises face the dangerous consequences of one man's desperate search for revenge in this unputdownable thriller from J.A. Jance, the New York Times bestselling author who "has been delivering must-read books for a long...
Series Premise
Ali Reynolds transitions from a high-profile news career to life as a blogger and later co-owner of a cybersecurity firm called High Noon. Each book centers on a self-contained mystery—often a murder, cold case, or cyber-related threat—that draws Ali into the investigation alongside local law enforcement or her own team. Personal elements from her life frequently intersect with the cases she helps solve.
Ali Reynolds Series Reading Order
🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1: Edge of Evil
Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.
Publication order gives the best experience for the Ali Reynolds series. Each book has a complete central mystery with its own resolution, while character relationships and ongoing personal developments carry across the volumes. Readers who jump ahead miss the gradual evolution of Ali’s career, her romance and marriage to B. Simpson, and the deepening connections within her circle of friends and colleagues.
Explanation of reading order types
Ali Reynolds Series Characters
Ali Reynolds serves as the central protagonist, evolving from a newly divorced ex-news anchor into a determined investigator and business owner. Key recurring figures include her second husband B. Simpson (tech expert and co-owner of High Noon), her son Chris, longtime friend Sister Anselm, and various Sedona-area allies who assist with cases.
Setting of the Ali Reynolds Series
The series is primarily set in Sedona, Arizona, and surrounding desert communities, with their dramatic red rock landscapes and tight-knit local culture. Stories also occasionally extend to Phoenix, Los Angeles, or other locations tied to cyber threats or personal connections.
Tone & Themes of the Ali Reynolds Series
The tone is engaging mystery with strong procedural elements and personal drama. Core themes include second chances after midlife setbacks, justice for victims overlooked by the system, resilience in the face of loss, and the blending of traditional investigation with modern technology.
Is the Ali Reynolds Series Worth Reading?
Yes, for readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries that combine crime-solving with meaningful personal growth. The series offers a consistent balance of suspense and emotional depth across its many installments.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
This is an adult mystery series featuring murder, violence, and crime scene details. Some books include themes of domestic abuse, betrayal, or trauma; language is moderate with limited sexual content.
The Ali Reynolds series follows one woman’s journey from television news to amateur and professional investigator in Arizona. With its mix of self-contained cases and continuing personal arcs, it rewards readers who follow the books in sequence. J.A. Jance’s focus on realistic characters and Southwestern settings anchors the long-running series.
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