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Kendra Michaels — by Iris Johansen; Roy Johansen
Kendra Michaels Series in Order: 12 books
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Close Your Eyes
Book - 1
WHAT YOU DON'T SEE... Blind for the first twenty years of her life, Kendra Michaels honed her other senses to almost superhuman perfection -- and unintentionally became a secret weapon for the FBI. Her uncanny ability to pick up the most subtle audi...
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With Open Eyes: A Novella
Book - 1.5
An original short story from The New York Times bestselling duo, Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen. Blind for the first twenty years of her life, Kendra Michaels learned at an early age to become hyper-aware of her surroundings, perfecting the art of pi...
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Sight Unseen
Book - 2
She was safe in a world of darkness. Now danger threatens in the cold light of day...Before the experimental surgery that gave her sight, Kendra Michaels developed her other senses to an amazing capacity. Now she can identify a Nissan by the sound...
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The Naked Eye
Book - 3
The #1 New York Times bestselling author and the Edgar Award-winning author are back with a new a new novel featuring Kendra Michaels -- hired gun for both the CIA and FBI. It's been four months since the events of Sight Unseen, and Kendra Michael...
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Night Watch
Book - 4
Sometimes, what you can't see will kill you... Kendra is surprised when she is surprised by Dr. Charles Waldridge, the researcher who gave her sight through a revolutionary medical procedure developed by England's Night Watch Project. All is not w...
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Look Behind You
Book - 5
A serial killer is on the loose in San Diego with a most unusual M.O. With each kill, the perpetrator leaves behind mystifying random objects. In this confusing array of unrelated evidence, the one thing that is clear is that the murders all have one...
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Double Blind
Book - 6
The #1 New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award winning authors are back with an electrifying new novel that will leave your heart racing. Kendra Michaels, formerly blind and now a hired gun for law enforcement agencies who relies on her razor-s...
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Blink of an Eye
Book - 8
A #1 New York Times bestselling author and an Edgar Award winner, Iris and Roy Johansen, team up to deliver a gripping new novel featuring investigator Kendra Michaels -- whose observational skills are worthy of a modern-day Sherlock Holmes. Delil...
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More Than Meets the Eye
Book - 10
New York Times bestselling authors Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen team up for another electrifying thriller that pits a serial killer against Kendra Michaels' heightened powers of deduction. After scoring a plea deal in a high-profile murder ...
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Wait and See
Book - 12
Investigator Kendra Michaels -- formerly blind and now with uniquely insightful observational skills in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes -- returns in this action-packed novel from the #1 New York Times and Edgar Award-winning writing duo Iris Johans...
Series Premise
The Kendra Michaels series follows a woman with unique sensory abilities who teams up with the FBI to solve high-stakes cases. Each book features a complete thriller investigation, while Kendra’s personal growth, professional partnerships, and complicated relationship with Adam Lynch continue to develop.
Kendra Michaels Series Reading Order
🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1: Close Your Eyes
Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.
Publication order gives the best experience for the Kendra Michaels series. Each book has a complete central investigation with its own resolution, while character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the volumes. Readers who jump ahead miss the progression of Kendra’s abilities, key personal milestones, and references to prior cases that add emotional context.
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Kendra Michaels Series Characters
Kendra Michaels is the central protagonist, a brilliant investigator with heightened senses due to her past blindness. Recurring characters include FBI agent Griffin, elite operative Adam Lynch, and other law enforcement allies who appear throughout the series.
Setting of the Kendra Michaels Series
The series is primarily set in the United States, with stories often taking place in California, Washington D.C., and other locations tied to high-profile criminal or intelligence cases.
Tone & Themes of the Kendra Michaels Series
The tone is suspenseful and intelligent with strong procedural elements. Core themes include perception versus reality, overcoming personal trauma, trust, and the power of observation in solving crimes.
Is the Kendra Michaels Series Worth Reading?
This series appeals to readers who enjoy character-driven thrillers with a unique protagonist, intricate mysteries, and a blend of investigative detail and personal drama.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
This is a thriller series with moderate to high violence and descriptions of crime scenes. Sexual content is generally mild to moderate.
The Kendra Michaels series follows a woman with extraordinary observational skills as she solves dangerous cases alongside the FBI. With its blend of self-contained investigations and continuing character arcs, it rewards readers who follow the books in sequence. Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen’s combination of suspense and psychological insight defines the series.
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