Written by Robert Westbrook, The Howard Moon Deer mystery series follows the adventures of Howard Moon Deer, a private investigator based in San Geronimo Peak, New Mexico, who described himself as “seeing eye Indian to a blind detective” as he is a Lakota Sioux, graduate student studying culinary psycho-sociology, who is working with Jack Wilder,…
Written by Stuart Palmer (1905 – 1968), The Hildegarde Withers book series is about an amateur sleuth and schoolteacher named Hildegarde Withers, a sharp-witted and unconventional woman who possesses a keen intellect and a knack for solving crimes in New York City during the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her unassuming appearance and occupation as an elementary school…
Written by Catherine Lloyd (aka Kate Pearce), The Kurland St. Mary Book series is a historical mystery series set in early 19th century England, specifically in the fictional village of Kurland St. Mary. Reverend Robert “Kurland” and his close friend, the widowed heiress Lucy Harrington find themselves entangled in various murder mysteries and crimes that…
Written by David and Aimée Thurlo, The Sister Agatha book series is a mystery series that follows the adventures of Sister Agatha, a former police officer turned nun, who solves crimes while living in a Benedictine monastery in New Mexico. Sister Agatha, with her background in law enforcement, brings a unique set of skills to…
Written by Harry Kemelman, the Rabbi Small book series revolves around Rabbi David Small, who serves as the spiritual leader of a Conservative Jewish congregation in the fictional town of Barnard’s Crossing, Massachusetts. A thoughtful and insightful man, Rabbi Small often finds himself embroiled in mysteries that occur within his community. He is a religious…
Written by Rick Campbell, The Trident Deception is a military thriller series centered around the actions of the United States Navy, particularly its submarine forces. The main plot of the series revolves around a fictional geopolitical crisis or conflict that threatens global stability, often involving nuclear weapons or other advanced military technology. The protagonists are…
Written by G.S. Denning, The Warlock Holmes book series is a comedic fantasy twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes tales by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The series follows the adventures of Warlock Holmes, a brilliant detective with extraordinary powers and abilities, but with a significant twist: he’s not particularly good at deducing things. Instead, he…
Written by Wilkie Martin, The Inspector Hobbes series–aka the Unhuman series–is a collection of humorous fantasy mystery novels. The series is set in the fictional English town of Sorenchester and follows the adventures of Inspector Hobbes, a highly intelligent and enigmatic detective, and his assistant, Andy Caplet. Together, they investigate a variety of bizarre and…
A mystery series written by Andrew Cartmel, The Vinyl Detective book series revolves around a freelance vinyl record collector and amateur detective, known simply as the Vinyl Detective, who uses his expertise in rare records and his keen observational skills to solve mysteries and crimes that often involve navigating the seedy underbelly of the music…
A young adult fantasy/sci-fi series written by E.E. Holmes, The Gateway Trackers series follows the adventures of a group of teenagers who discover a mysterious gateway to another world. As they explore this new world, they uncover secrets about themselves and their own history, all while facing various adversaries and obstacles. What is the Gateway…
Written by Dianne Freeman, the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries is a historical cozy mystery series set during the Victorian era in England. The story focuses on Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, a widow and mother of a young daughter who comes to London to start a new life. But soon, she finds herself…
Written by Erica Ruth Neubauer, this historical cozy mystery series revolves around Jane Wunderly, a thoroughly modern young American widow. Set in post-World War I, the story follows the self-reliant Jane as she becomes a private investigator in the 1920s, traveling Europe and solving crimes. How to Read the Jane Wunderly Series in Order? Every…
