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ⓘ About Jeanine Cummins
Jeanine Cummins is an American historical fiction author from New York. She was born on an American Naval base in Rota, Spain though she spent much of her childhood in Gaithersburg in Maryland. As a sixteen-year-old teenager, she experienced one of most horrifying crimes as four strangers killed two of her cousins. She went on to write her bestselling memoir “A Rip in Heaven” in 2004. After her memoir was published, Cummins became a public speaker on victims’ rights, particularly focusing on the family’s experiences dealing with the criminal justice system. She has talked to high school, middle school and college students on subjects as diverse as turning trauma into art, victimology, and writing.
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Who is Jeanine Cummins?
Jeanine Cummins is an American historical fiction author from New York. She was born on an American Naval base in Rota, Spain though she spent much of her childhood in Gaithersburg in Maryland. As a sixteen-year-old teenager, she experienced one of most horrifying crimes as four strangers killed two of her cousins.
Which Jeanine Cummins series should I start with?
Jeanine Cummins's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Outside Boy (2010).
How many books has Jeanine Cummins written?
Jeanine Cummins has 5 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2004 and 2025. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Non-Fiction.
In what order should Jeanine Cummins's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 5 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Jeanine Cummins's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jeanine Cummins's 5 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (4 books); Non-Fiction (1 book).