How many books has April Henry written?

April Henry has published 21 novels, 6 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read April Henry's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Girl, Stolen.

What is April Henry's most famous book?

Girl, Stolen (2011) is April Henry's most widely read book.

April Henry books in order

American writer

Born: 1959
Country: United States
Books: 28

April Henry has published 21 novels, 6 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Girl, Stolen (2011). 3 feature Claire Montrose. The latest is When We Go Missing (2025).

Updated September 2026

Books featuring Claire Montrose (3)

Circles of Confusion (1999)
368 pages
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Square in the Face (2000)
248 pages
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Buried Diamonds (2003)
290 pages
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Where to start with April Henry

Start here
Girl, Stolen
April Henry's most-read book.
Newest
When We Go Missing
Published 2025.

Standalone novels in order

Heart-shaped Box (2002)
291 pages
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Shock Point (2008)
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Torched (2009)
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Eyes of Justice (2012)
320 pages
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The Night She Disappeared (2012)
244 pages
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A Matter Of Trust A Mia Quinn Mystery (2013)
311 pages
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Matter of Trust (2013)
320 pages
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A Deadly Business (2014)
320 pages
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Blood Will Tell (2015)
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April Henry Mystery Collection (2016)
1232 pages
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Run, Hide, Fight Back (2019)
257 pages
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The Lonely Dead (2019)
240 pages
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Eyes of the Forest (2021)
240 pages
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Playing with Fire (2021)
240 pages
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Two Truths and a Lie (2022)
281 pages
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Girl Forgotten (2023)
280 pages
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Stay Dead (2024)
336 pages
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When We Go Missing (2025)
272 pages
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Children's books in order

Girl, Stolen (2011)
219 pages
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The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die (2013)
213 pages
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The Body in the Woods (2014)
278 pages
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The Girl I Used to Be (2016)
235 pages
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Count All Her Bones (2017)
227 pages
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Girl in the White Van (2020)
224 pages
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Other books in order

In the Blood (2026)
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About April Henry

April Henry is an American New York Times bestselling author of mysteries, thrillers, and young adult novels.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

April Henry FAQ

How many books has April Henry written?: April Henry has published 21 novels, 6 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read April Henry's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Girl, Stolen.
What is April Henry's latest book?: When We Go Missing (2025).
What is April Henry's most famous book?: Girl, Stolen (2011) is April Henry's most widely read book.