How many books has Paula Hawkins written?

Paula Hawkins has published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Paula Hawkins's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Girl on the Train.

What is Paula Hawkins's most famous book?

The Girl on the Train (2015) is Paula Hawkins's most widely read book.

Does Paula Hawkins write under a pen name?

Yes: Paula Hawkins has also published as Amy Silver.

Which Paula Hawkins books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Girl on the Train (film, 2016).

Paula Hawkins books in order

British writer

Born: 1972
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 4
Also writes as: Amy Silver

Thrillers

Paula Hawkins has published 3 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Girl on the Train (2015). The latest is A Slow Fire Burning (2019).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Paula Hawkins

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The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins's most-read book, rated by 97 Open Library readers.
Newest
A Slow Fire Burning
Published 2019.

Standalone novels in order

The Girl on the Train (Jan 2015)
360 pages★ 3.6 (97 ratings)Adapted for film
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Into the Water (2017)
400 pages★ 3.5 (11 ratings)
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A Slow Fire Burning (2019)
440 pages★ 3.6 (5 ratings)
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Other books in order

Blind Spot (2022)
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Film and TV adaptations

The Girl on the Train (2016)Film · from The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train (2020)Film · from The Girl on the Train

About Paula Hawkins

Paula Hawkins is a British author best known for her top-selling psychological thriller novel The Girl on the Train (2015), which deals with themes of domestic violence, alcohol, and drug abuse. The novel was adapted into a film starring Emily Blunt in 2016. Hawkins' second thriller novel, Into the Water, was released in 2017.

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

Paula Hawkins FAQ

How many books has Paula Hawkins written?: Paula Hawkins has published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Paula Hawkins's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Girl on the Train.
What is Paula Hawkins's latest book?: A Slow Fire Burning (2019).
What is Paula Hawkins's most famous book?: The Girl on the Train (2015) is Paula Hawkins's most widely read book.
Does Paula Hawkins write under a pen name?: Yes: Paula Hawkins has also published as Amy Silver.
Which Paula Hawkins books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Girl on the Train (film, 2016).