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ⓘ About A.J. Cross
AJ Cross is a forensic psychologist who frequently works as an expert witness appointed by the courts in the United Kingdom. However, she has become popularly known as the author of the “Dr. Kate Hanson” series of novels. The author published “Gone in Seconds” her debut fiction work in 2012 and has since penned several other works that have been just as popular. Before she became a fiction author, Cross attended the University of Birmingham where she got her master’s and doctoral degrees, the latter on the criminal court system using children as witnesses. She currently makes her home in Birmingham, where she lives with her husband who is her jazz musician.
All Book Series by A.J. Cross
Cold, Cold Heart / The Coldest Death
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2018
Reflections of Deviance / The Deadly Detail
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is A.J. Cross?
AJ Cross is a forensic psychologist who frequently works as an expert witness appointed by the courts in the United Kingdom. However, she has become popularly known as the author of the “Dr. Kate Hanson” series of novels.
Which A.J. Cross series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Kate Hanson series, the earliest of A.J. Cross's multi-book series: it opens with Gone In Seconds / The Coldest Case (2012) and runs to 5 books across 2012–2018, ending with Cold, Cold Heart / The Coldest Death (2018). A.J. Cross's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has A.J. Cross written?
A.J. Cross has 10 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2024. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being the Kate Hanson series with 5 books.
In what order should A.J. Cross's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. A.J. Cross's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Kate Hanson (2012–2018, 5 books), Will Traynor (2019–2023, 4 books) and Teigan Craft Forensic Mystery (2024, 1 book).
How are A.J. Cross's books organised into series?
This guide splits A.J. Cross's 10 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: Kate Hanson (5 books, 2012–2018); Will Traynor (4 books, 2019–2023); Teigan Craft Forensic Mystery (1 book, 2024).