About Us

Mystery Sequels is an independent reference site created to help readers find mystery, thriller, and suspense books in the correct reading order. The site was launched in 2013 and has grown over time into a structured resource for navigating long-running series, standalone novels, and publication timelines that are not always straightforward.

The goal of the site is simple: to give clear answers about where a series begins, how books fit together, and what order they should be read in.

Why Mystery Sequels Exists

If you enjoy crime or thriller novels, you’ve probably run into this at least once: a series looks interesting, but it is not obvious where to start.

Many authors write multiple series at the same time, build shared universes, or return to characters years later. Add prequels, spin-offs, and interconnected storylines (for example the Jack Ryan Universe), and it can become quite difficult to find reliable reading orders from scattered or conflicting sources.

Mystery Sequels was created to bring that information together in one place, focusing on clear series structure and factual organization rather than reviews and personal opinions.

How the Content Is Created

All content on Mystery Sequels is manually researched and maintained. Author bibliographies, series orders, and publication details are checked against publisher information, official author sources, and trusted bibliographic references.

As the site has grown, freelance writers and editors have helped with research and updates, while I continue to oversee the overall page structure and organization. Every page follows the same editorial approach so that information is consistent, clear, and easy to follow across the site.

New books are added as they are announced or released, and existing pages are updated as series evolve over time.

Meet the Founder

Mystery Sequels was founded by Marika Charalambous, a long-time reader of crime, mystery, and thriller novels, with a background in information systems and web development.

Before starting the site, I worked in corporate environments focused on structured content, including technical documentation and training materials, with roles at companies such as AC Nielsen and 3CX. That experience shaped the way Mystery Sequels is organized, as it helped emphasize clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

What began as a personal project to keep track of reading order gradually turned into a long-term resource which is currently used by readers around the world.

Suggest an Author or Update

Mystery Sequels continues to grow with help from its readers. If an author, series, or recent release is missing, or if you notice an error, you’re welcome to get in touch. Reader suggestions play an important role in keeping the site accurate and up to date.

Mystery Sequels is, and has always been, about making reading more enjoyable, and making it easier to navigate series that have become complicated over time.