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Sanchez & Heron
The Sanchez & Heron series by Jeffery Deaver has 3 books and is best read in publication order, starting with Fatal Intrusion (2024). The next book, Face Last Seen, is due 15 December 2026.
- Books
- 3 books
- First published
- 2024
- Status
- ongoing
- Last checked
Start here: Fatal Intrusion (2024) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Fatal Intrusion
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The Grave Artist
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Face Last Seen
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Face Last Seen
About the Sanchez & Heron series
Carmen Sanchez, a by-the-book Homeland Security agent, and Jake Heron, a brilliant, rule-bending private security expert, form an odd-couple investigative partnership in this new series co-written by Jeffery Deaver and thriller writer (and former police officer) Isabella Maldonado, launched with Fatal Intrusion in 2024. When an attack on Sanchez's sister reveals ties to a pattern of murders across Southern California, Sanchez needs Heron's willingness to work outside the rules to catch a killer that conventional procedure can't touch.
The pairing lets Deaver's meticulous, twist-heavy plotting combine with Maldonado's background in law enforcement (she is a retired police captain and former FBI supervisor), and the series continues with The Grave Artist (2025) and the forthcoming Face Last Seen (December 2026). Fans of Deaver's puzzle-plot thrillers who want a fresh investigative duo and a Southern California setting are the natural audience.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sanchez & Heron books are there?
Three: Fatal Intrusion (2024), The Grave Artist (2025) and Face Last Seen (December 2026).
What order should I read the Sanchez & Heron books in?
Publication order: Fatal Intrusion, then The Grave Artist, then Face Last Seen.
Who is Isabella Maldonado?
Isabella Maldonado is a thriller novelist and retired police captain who co-writes the Sanchez & Heron series with Jeffery Deaver, drawing on her own law-enforcement background.
When is the next Sanchez & Heron book coming?
Face Last Seen (15 December 2026) is the newest entry; no fourth book has been announced yet.
If you like the Sanchez & Heron series
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