Mystery series in order, plus guides that help you jump in without spoiling the fun. If you’re here to follow a detective from book one onward, this is the hub.
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If you once daydreamed about discovering ancient artifacts and had an obsessive phase about Egypt, then you will likely thoroughly enjoy reading the Amelia Peabody books in order. This historical mystery series by Elizabeth Peters is perfect for fans of The Mummy or Indiana Jones.
It takes place between England and Egypt during the Victorian Era as the amateur sleuth …
Most of the Jana Deleon books in order combine elements of romance, mystery, comedy, and the supernatural against the backdrop of Louisiana. Growing up in the state, Deleon has an intimate understanding of the culture and landscape that shines through in her writing.
Before she was an author Jana Deleon was a chief financial officer. She then …
Reading the Ann Cleeves books in order is a great way to get into her novels. The suspenseful and atmospheric thrillers are perfect for a cold winter night when you want to curl up with a good book. Cleeves is most well-known for her Shetland Island and Vera Stanhope series.
However, there are many other Ann Cleeves books which you …
Rex Stout began writing the Nero Wolfe books in order in the 1930s and since his passing in 1985 the series has been taken over by Robert Goldsborough, meaning there are still new Nero Wolfe mysteries being published.
This series follows the titular private investigator Nero Wolfe as well as his righthand man Archie Goodwin as the pair work together …
Victoria Thompson is most well-known for her mystery series Gaslight Mysteries and Counterfeit Lady. However, before she turned to that genre, Thompson was a romance author for many years. Both the mystery and romance Victoria Thompson books in order will be collected here, alongside everything you need to know about the author.
Victoria Thompson credits her …
The Charles Lenox Mysteries make up most of the Charles Finch books in order and there are two ways you can approach reading the series. This guide will walk you through both ways to read the popular mysteries that take place in Victorian England, as well as provide brief synopses for Finch’s other two books.
In …
C.J. Box may be best known for Joe Pickett, but a full C.J. Box books in order guide goes beyond one series. Alongside the long-running Wyoming game warden novels, Box has also written the Cody Hoyt and Cassie Dewell books, plus a smaller group of standalones and short fiction that can be harder to place once you get past the …
The Martin Walker books in order are mostly made up by his Bruno, Chief of Police series. These mysteries are comforting in the languid way Walker describes the Southwestern corner of France where they take place and the delicious French cuisine which is enjoyed.
The books are equally fun mysteries and a celebration of the land and culture Walker calls …
The Cat Who books in order are cozy, comforting mysteries that are perfect for any bibliophile and feline fan. These books by Lilian Jackson Braun follow Jim Qwilleran and his two cats Koko and Yum Yum.
The prizewinning reporter frequently finds his assignments turn into investigations as he stumbles across dead bodies. Thankfully his cat Koko has an investigative instinct …
If you’re in the mood for a cozy mystery then picking up one of the Ellery Adams books in order will be the perfect, comforting read. Her books will engulf you like a warm hug with their loveable characters and humorous storylines, as well as a compelling, page-turning mystery.
Ellery Adams has written under multiple pseudonyms including …