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ⓘ About Toby Neal
Published on the 2nd of August, 2013, this was another solo effort for author Toby Neal, as she explores once again the genre of crime fiction. Taking the story in a different direction once more, she this time opts for a far more nuanced and subtle take on the psychological drama, building the tension to breaking point. With her now trademarked character insight prevalent throughout, she deals with subject matter in a far more subdued tone, with a foreboding ambiance that builds and builds. Featuring the story of Dr. Caprice Wilson, a police psychologist who wants to take a break from it all by going on a hike through the Maui region.
All Book Series by Toby Neal
Deadly Sacrifice
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2025 Co-authored · Dave Schoonover
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Toby Neal?
Published on the 2nd of August, 2013, this was another solo effort for author Toby Neal, as she explores once again the genre of crime fiction. Taking the story in a different direction once more, she this time opts for a far more nuanced and subtle take on the psychological drama, building the tension to breaking point. With her now trademarked character insight prevalent throughout, she deals with subject matter in a far more subdued tone, with a foreboding ambiance that builds and builds.
Which Toby Neal series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Paradise Crime Mysteries series, the earliest of Toby Neal's multi-book series: it opens with Blood Orchids (2011) and runs to 20 books across 2011–2025, ending with Deadly Sacrifice (2025). Toby Neal's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Toby Neal written?
Toby Neal has 57 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2011 and 2026. 54 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Paradise Crime Mysteries series with 20 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Toby Neal's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Toby Neal's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Paradise Crime Mysteries (2011–2025, 20 books), Accidental Matchmaker (2013–2020, 5 books) and Paradise Crime Thrillers (2016–2026, 15 books), plus 2 more.
How are Toby Neal's books organised into series?
This guide splits Toby Neal's 57 books into 5 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Paradise Crime Mysteries (20 books, 2011–2025); Paradise Crime Thrillers (15 books, 2016–2026); Paradise Crime Cozy Mystery (8 books, 2023–2026); Scorch (6 books, 2019); Accidental Matchmaker (5 books, 2013–2020).