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’re a fan of whodunits, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find all the best murder mystery books based on Goodreads data.
With the rise of TikTok and Instagram book accounts, murder mysteries have been gaining popularity. From teens on trial for murder to a woman who’s kept silent about her husband’s death …
Anthony Horowitz is well-known for combining genres of fantasy, thriller, horror, and adventure. He has written contributions for esteemed estates such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Ian Fleming, as well as writing many of his own children’s and young adult books. So, if you’re looking for how to read all the Anthony Horowitz books in order, this will be …
Anne Perry is a unique voice within the thriller and historical fiction genres who has sold more than 25 million copies of her books worldwide. She is most well-known for her Victorian era murder mysteries with Detective Thomas Pitt or investigator William Monk, but she has written many other titles as well. So, keep reading to find out how to …
Rhys Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 titles. She has written dozens of cozy mysteries and funnier tales alike which are rich with historical detail and endearing characters. Keep reading to find out how to read all of the Rhys Bowen books in order.
First, a bit about author Rhys …
Deborah Crombie is well-known for her British police procedurals. If you’re looking for the ultimate guide on all the Deborah Crombie books in order, you’ve come to the right place.
This Texas-born author weaves together intriguing murder mysteries that her loveable characters at the Scotland Yard, Duncan Kincaid and Gemma Jones, must solve.
Before we dive into the list of …
The Guido Brunetti series has spanned more than three decades with a new book published each year. It’s understandable then that it might be a little overwhelming to know where to begin. Keep reading to find out how to read all of the Donna Leon books in order.
Donna Leon is the author of the popular …
Fans adore both the charming, cozy murder mysteries and the recipes that Joanne Fluke provides in her Hannah Swensen series. However, with more than 30 books in the series spanning three decades, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Keep reading to discover your ultimate guide on how to read the Hannah Swensen books in order.
The Walt Longmire books are mystery crime thrillers that take place in the fictional Absaroka County in Wyoming. Whether you’ve been a fan since the first book or are eager to start reading the series that inspired the hit show Longmire, this article will be your ultimate guide on how to read the Walt Longmire books in order.
The series …
Krueger is best known for his Cork O’Connor series, but he’s also written a number of standalones, short stories, and contributed to anthologies. Our list of all the William Kent Krueger books in order is your ultimate guide to reading his books.
We’ll separate our list of William Kent Krueger books in order into …
M.C. Beaton is most famous for her Agatha Raisin books, but her Hamish Macbeth series is just as prolific. In this article, we’ll cover all the Hamish Macbeth books in order.
Any time a series goes beyond the normal length (3-6 books) it becomes quite the juggling act to figure out what to read next.
My shelf of 30+ Jack …