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Close Your Eyes

  • Description:
    The Kendra Michaels series is best read in order, starting with Close Your Eyes, as character relationships and storylines develop across the series. Kendra Michaels, a woman who regained her sight after being blind for twenty years, uses her exceptional observational skills to assist the FBI on complex investigations while working with elite operative Adam Lynch.
  • # of Titles:
    11 main books + 1 short story
  • First Book:
    Close Your Eyes (July 2012)
  • Latest Book:
    Wait and See (Book 12) (June 2026)
  • Genres:
    Thriller
  • Series Rating:
  • Reading Order:

    🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1: Close Your Eyes

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The Kendra Michaels Books in Order (12 Books)

Order Book Date Rating
1 4
1.5 4.5
2 5
3 5
4 5
5 5
6 5
7 5
8 5


10 5
11 5
12 0

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.

The 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.

Explanation of reading order types



The 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 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 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 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 12 books in the Kendra Michaels series. The series includes 11 novels and 1 short stories/novellas.

The Kendra Michaels series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Wait and See (Book 12), was published in June 2026.

The first book in the Kendra Michaels series, Close Your Eyes, was published in July 2012.

The Kendra Michaels series primarily falls into the Thriller genre.

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