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Mary Kubica Books in Order

Mary Kubica is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author whose psychological thrillers have been translated into more than thirty languages and sold over five million copies worldwide. She lives outside Chicago with her husband and children.

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Catalog record updated August 25, 2026.

Mary Kubica's Newest Book

It's Not Her

novel · First published 2026

Courtney Gray’s peaceful vacation turns into a nightmare when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage. Her niece Reese is missing. Her nephew Wyatt is asleep upstairs—unharmed. A town full of secrets… As police swarm the quiet resort, dark truths about Courtney’s family—and the town itself—begin to surface. Is Reese a victim… or the killer? A truth no one saw coming… With everyone hiding something, Courtney races to uncover the terrible mystery. But the closer she gets, the harder it is to know who—or what—to trust.

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The Good Girl

Kubica's debut novel and first published work.

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Novels (10)

The Good Girl
novel · 2014

Born to a prominent Chicago judge and his stifled socialite wife, Mia Dennett moves against the grain as a young inner-city art teacher. One night, Mia enters a bar to meet her on-again, off-again boyfriend. But when he doesn't show, she…
Pretty Baby
novel · 2015

A chance encounter sparks an unrelenting web of lies in this stunning new psychological thriller from national bestselling author Mary Kubica She sees the teenage girl on the train platform, standing in the pouring rain, clutching an…
Don't You Cry
novel · 2016

"Fans of Gone Girl will embrace this evocative tale." – Lisa Gardner New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl, Mary Kubica returns with an electrifying and addictive tale of deceit and obsession In downtown Chicago, a young…
Every Last Lie
novel · 2017

Clara Solberg's world shatters when her husband and their four-year-old daughter are in a car crash, killing Nick while Maisie is remarkably unharmed. The crash is ruled an accident - until the coming days, when Maisie starts having night…
When the Lights Go Out
novel · 2018

"Jessie Sloane is on the path to rebuilding her life after years of caring for her ailing mother. She rents a new apartment and applies for college. But when the college informs her that her social security number has raised a red flag,…
The Other Mrs.
novel · 2020

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY · PEOPLE MAGAZINE · MARIE CLAIRE · POPSUGAR · BUSTLE · SHEREADS · HELLOGIGGLES · and more! A woman is drawn into a mysterious web of secrets in this twisty whodunnit…
Local Woman Missing
novel · 2021

In this smart and chilling thriller, master of suspense Mary Kubica, author of Just the Nicest Couple, takes domestic secrets to a whole new level, showing that some people will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried. People don't just…
Just the Nicest Couple
novel · 2023

A husband’s disappearance links two couples in this twisty thriller from master of suspense Mary Kubica Jake Hayes is missing. This much is certain. At first, his wife, Nina, thinks he is blowing off steam at a friend’s house after their…
She's Not Sorry
novel · 2024

An ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient’s frightening past in this chilling thriller from theNew York Timesbestselling author of Local Woman Missingand Just the Nicest Couple. Meghan Michaels is trying to find balance between being a…
It's Not Her
novel · 2026

Courtney Gray’s peaceful vacation turns into a nightmare when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage. Her niece Reese is missing. Her nephew Wyatt is asleep upstairs—unharmed. A town full of secrets… As…

Frequently asked questions about Mary Kubica

Who is Mary Kubica?

Mary Kubica is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of psychological suspense and thriller fiction. She lives outside Chicago with her husband and children.

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What did Mary Kubica study, and what did she do before becoming an author?

She earned a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in history and American literature. Before writing full-time, she worked as a high school history teacher.

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How did Mary Kubica begin her career as a published author?

Kubica had written privately since childhood while pursuing teaching and family life. Her first completed manuscript took five years, faced widespread rejection, and was eventually revisited by an agent who helped secure her publishing deal.

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What influenced Mary Kubica’s interest in writing?

Kubica has described writing as a childhood hobby and recalls her mother reading aloud to her before bedtime. She also speaks warmly about libraries as places that connect readers and writers and provide equal access to books.

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What awards and major recognitions has Mary Kubica received?

Her debut was an Indie Next pick, a Strand Critics nominee for Best First Novel, and a nominee for two 2014 Goodreads Choice categories. Local Woman Missing was also an Indie Next pick, a Goodreads Choice nominee, and an Audie Award finalist.

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