Order of Lisa Regan Books

Lisa Regan didn’t set out to become one of the most widely read crime fiction authors in the world—but fate (and maybe a bit of murder, mystery, and mayhem) had other plans. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 21, 1977, Regan has lived most of her life in the heart of Pennsylvania, drawing deeply from its small-town settings and complex social landscapes to build the dark, pulse-pounding worlds that populate her fiction. She is not dead—thankfully—and is still very much alive, continuing to churn out suspenseful page-turners that make readers stay up way past bedtime.

Lisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master of Education from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. But long before academia, before she became a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Regan was a devoted reader of crime thrillers, obsessed with the intricate whodunits of the genre’s legends. That obsession became the spark that ignited her own writing journey. In fact, she wrote her first novel when she was just 11 years old (don’t ask to read it—it’s locked in a drawer, where all first drafts belong).

Before making it big, Regan worked in various roles—including as a paralegal and a martial arts instructor—which might explain the airtight legal drama and the occasional roundhouse-kick energy her heroines bring to the page. She knows how to build tension like a trial lawyer and unleash justice like a black belt.

Her breakout success came with Vanishing Girls in 2018, the first book in her bestselling Detective Josie Quinn series—a series that would catapult her into the upper echelon of crime fiction. Josie Quinn, her fearless, no-nonsense protagonist, quickly became a household name among thriller fans, known for digging through lies, corruption, and decades-old secrets buried in small-town Pennsylvania. The series is currently over 20 books strong and counting, with each installment devoured by fans who can’t get enough of Lisa’s fast-paced plots and emotionally driven storytelling.

What makes Lisa Regan so compelling is not just the mystery or the action—it’s the emotional depth. Her characters bleed. They hurt. They love fiercely, and they survive what would crush most. Whether it's a missing child, a murdered priest, or a dirty cop, Regan's stories dare to go where many thrillers don't—into the human soul, the scars we carry, and the consequences of our secrets.

She often jokes about her obsession with true crime, Diet Coke, and the fact that she tends to listen to dark music while plotting murders (fictional ones, of course). Her writing schedule is as disciplined as a military op, and she’s notoriously dedicated to her fans—engaging with readers across platforms, always eager to share behind-the-scenes insights.

And here’s the ironic twist: for someone who writes about death, trauma, and brutality, Lisa Regan is known to be warm, grounded, and funny in real life—a reminder that the darkest fiction often comes from the kindest hearts.

As of today, Lisa Regan continues to live in Philadelphia with her husband and daughter, tirelessly crafting the next spine-chilling case for Detective Josie Quinn. So if you’re new to her work, brace yourself. Her stories aren’t just thrilling—they grip you. And if you think you’ll read just one… think again.