Mary Burton

Mary Burton

Mary Burton also writes as: Mary Ellen Taylor.

Upcoming Mary Burton Books

October 1st, 2026: Trust No One (Standalone)

The Sky Beneath Her (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Mary Burton, on July 1st, 2026.

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Mary Burton Stats: The highest rated book by Mary Burton on Book Notification is The Brighter the Light, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Hangman (Forgotten Files #3).

The most read book by Mary Burton on Book Notification is The Last Move, the first novel in the Criminal Profiler series. The second most read book is Cut and Run (Criminal Profiler #3).

Below is a complete list of Mary Burton books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Mary Burton is the Criminal Profiler Series.

List of Alexandria Books in Publication Order (as Mary Ellen Taylor)

When Addie's sister needs help with her baby, Addie must return home, face her past, and decide what she truly wants.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
At the Corner of King Street
2015
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2
7
The View from Prince Street
2016
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List of Criminal Profiler Books in Publication Order

FBI agents and detectives hunt serial killers and solve cold cases in a world of dark pasts and deadly secrets.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
The Last Move
2017
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2
8.9
Her Last Word
2018
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3
9.2
Cut and Run
2018
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4
8.8
Hide and Seek
2019
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5
8.7
I See You
2019
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6
9.5
Never Look Back
2020
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List of Morgans Of Nashville Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Morgans Of Nashville books are I'll Never Let You Go, Cover Your Eyes, and Vulnerable.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Cover Your Eyes
2014
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2
9.3
Be Afraid
2015
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3
8.8
I'll Never Let You Go
2015
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4
9.3
Vulnerable
2016
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List of Forgotten Files Books in Publication Order

Professionals confront cold cases and killers with shocking personal connections to their own pasts.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.5
The Shark
2016
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2
10
The Dollmaker
2016
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3
9.6
The Hangman
2017
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List of Montana Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Near You
2021
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List of Senseless Duo Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
Senseless
2011
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2
9
Merciless
2011
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List of Texas Rangers Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
The Seventh Victim
2013
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2
9.5
No Escape
2013
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3
8
You're Not Safe
2014
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List of Union Street Bakery Books in Publication Order (as Mary Ellen Taylor)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.4
The Union Street Bakery
2013
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2
8.5
Sweet Expectations
2013
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List of Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Books in Publication Order

Features unexpected love and new beginnings in the town of Thunder Canyon, Montana.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Tracker
2005
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2
Big Sky Rancher ( By: Carolyn Davidson)
2005
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3
The Bounty Hunter (By: Cheryl St. John)
2005
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Don't Look Now, The Brighter the Light, and Before She Dies.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Bride for McCain
2000
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2
The Colorado Bride
2001
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3
The Perfect Wife
2002
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4
Rafferty's Bride
2002
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5
The Lightkeeper's Woman
2004
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6
The Unexpected Wife
2004
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7
Heart of the Storm
2005
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8
10
In Dark Waters
2005
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9
The Arsonist / Playing with Fire
2006
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10
Wise Moves / Find You
2006
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11
Cold Case Cop
2007
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12
9
I'm Watching You
2007
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13
8
Dead Ringer
2008
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14
9
Dying Scream
2009
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15
8
Before She Dies
2012
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16
8.5
Winter Cottage ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2018
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17
8
Spring House ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2019
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18
7.7
Honeysuckle Season ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2020
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19
8.8
Burn You Twice
2020
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20
9.5
The Words We Whisper ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2021
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21
9.2
Don't Look Now
2021
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22
9.7
The Brighter the Light ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2022
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23
8.5
The Lies I Told
2022
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24
7
When the Rain Ends ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2023
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25
9
The House Beyond the Dunes
2023
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26
The Promise of Tomorrow ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2024
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27
10
Another Girl Lost
2024
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28
After Paris ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2025
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29
7.3
What She Saw
2025
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30
9
The Sky Beneath Her ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2026
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31
Trust No One
2026
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Christmas Past
2012
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2
A Ranger for Christmas
2025
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List of Great Works Classroom Resource 4th-8th Grade Books in Publication Order (with Angela Shanté, as Mary Ellen Taylor, with Angela Johnson, with Suzanne Barchers, with Jessica Case, with Charles Aracich, with Suzanne I. Barchers, with Kristin Kemp)

Ranked by popularity, the top Great Works Classroom Resource 4th-8th Grade books are Maniac Magee, The Crossover, and My Brother Sam Is Dead.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (By: Charles Aracich)
2014
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2
Tuck Everlasting (By: Suzanne Barchers)
2014
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3
Bud, Not Buddy (By: Suzanne I. Barchers)
2014
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4
Holes (By: Jessica Case)
2014
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5
The Giver (By: Kristin Kemp)
2014
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6
My Brother Sam Is Dead (By: Suzanne Barchers)
2014
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7
Island of the Blue Dolphins (By: Charles Aracich)
2014
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8
Hatchet (By: Suzanne Barchers)
2014
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9
Bridge to Terabithia (By: Jessica Case)
2014
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10
The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963 (By: Suzanne Barchers)
2014
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11
The Dark Is Rising (By: Suzanne I. Barchers)
2014
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12
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (By: Kristin Kemp)
2014
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13
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (By: Suzanne I. Barchers)
2015
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14
Maniac Magee ( As: Mary Ellen Taylor)
2015
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15
Dragonwings (By: Suzanne I. Barchers)
2015
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16
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (By: Kristin Kemp)
2015
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17
The Hunger Games (By: Charles Aracich)
2016
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18
The Crossover (By: Angela Johnson, Angela Shanté)
2016
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19
Esperanza Rising (By: Kristin Kemp)
2016
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20
The Westing Game (By: Jessica Case)
2018
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List of Mary Burton Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Hero's Kiss
2003
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2
A Season Of The Heart
2005
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3
4
Silver Bells
2008
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4
Our First Christmas
2014
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5
8
Killer Nashville Noir: Cold-Blooded
2015
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6
Deadly Southern Charm
2019
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Mary Burton

Mary Burton was born in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Mary Burton is known for writing in the Mystery, Romance, and Thriller genres.

Mary Burton has written 31 standalone novels, starting with A Bride for McCain in 2000. The most recently released novel was The Sky Beneath Her, which was released in 2026. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled Trust No One which is being released on October 1st, 2026.

Mary Burton: Awards & Accolades

Mary Burton books have been nominated for multiple awards, Burn You Twice was nominated for the Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Romantic Suspense, in 2020. The Lies I Told was nominated for the International Thriller Writers Award, Best Original Paperback Novel, in 2023.

Related Authors

Fans of Mary Burton also enjoy these authors:

  1. Erica Spindler, author of: The Other Girl.
  2. Anne Frasier, author of the Inland Empire Series.
  3. Linda Castillo, author of the Kate Burkholder Series.
  4. Allison Brennan, author of the Quinn & Costa Thriller Series.
  5. Iris Johansen, author of the Eve Duncan Series.
  6. J.T. Ellison, author of: Lie to Me.
  7. Andrew Mayne, author of The Naturalist Series.
  8. Mary Stone, author of the Winter Black Series.
  9. Barbara Nickless, author of the Dr. Evan Wilding Series.
  10. J.D. Robb, author of the In Death Series.

Mary Burton: F.A.Q

Where was Mary Burton Born?

Mary Burton was born in Richmond, Virginia, USA and is American.

What was the first book Mary Burton wrote?

The first book written by Mary Burton was A Bride for McCain, published in 2000.

What was the most recent book Mary Burton wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Sky Beneath Her on July 1st, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Mary Burton?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mary Burton book is The Last Move. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The Last Move (8.29)
  2. Cut and Run (9.20)
  3. Her Last Word (8.86)
  4. Don't Look Now (9.22)
  5. I'll Never Let You Go (8.80)

What genres does Mary Burton Write?

Mary Burton primarily writes in the Mystery, Romance, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, and Suspense Thriller.

Are there upcoming new books by Mary Burton?

Mary Burton has a new book coming out on October 1st, 2026 called Trust No One.

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How many books has Mary Burton written?

Mary Burton has written 58 books across 14 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the Alexandria Series
  • 6 books in the Criminal Profiler Series
  • 4 books in the Morgans Of Nashville Series
  • 3 books in the Forgotten Files Series
  • 1 book in the Montana Series
  • 2 books in the Senseless Duo Series
  • 3 books in the Texas Rangers Series
  • 2 books in the Union Street Bakery Series
  • 1 book in the Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Series
  • 31 Standalone Novels
  • 9 Mary Ellen Taylor Standalone Novels
  • 2 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 book in the Great Works Classroom Resource 4th-8th Grade Series

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