Ali Brandon Reading Order
4 series · 11 books
Ali Brandon is an American mystery writer known for crafting engaging cozy mysteries populated with feline companions and literary settings. Her Black Cat Bookshop Mystery series follows the adventures of a bookstore owner and her clever cat as they unravel neighborhood crimes, establishing her signature blend of humor, suspense, and book-loving charm. Brandon has also explored historical mystery through other series including the Leonardo da Vinci mysteries, demonstrating versatility across both contemporary and period settings throughout her career from 1999 to 2018.
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Black Cat Bookshop Mystery Series
Complete6 books (2011–2016)
The Black Cat Bookshop Mystery series consists of six complete mysteries published between 2011 and 2016. Reading these books in publication order—beginning with Double-Booked for Death and concluding with Twice Told Tail—provides the intended experience of the series. Ali Brandon's mystery and literary fiction novels should be read sequentially to follow the storylines and character development across the full arc.
Start with Double-Booked for Death, the first of 6 books in the Black Cat Bookshop Mystery series.
Start this series with Double-Booked for Death
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Double-Booked for Death |
| 2 |  A Novel Way to Die |
| 3 |  Words With Fiends |
| 4 |  Literally Murder |
| 5 |  Plot Boiler |
| 6 |  Twice Told Tail |
Leonardo da Vinci Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2008–2009)
Ali Brandon's Leonardo da Vinci Mystery series comprises three complete novels published between 2008 and 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Queen's Gambit, followed by A Bolt from the Blue, and concluding with Portrait of a Lady. This mystery thriller series blends literary fiction with intricate plotting across its three installments.
Start with The Queen's Gambit and read in order.
Start this series with The Queen's Gambit
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Queen's Gambit |
| 2 |  A Bolt from the Blue |
| 3 |  Portrait of a Lady |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1999–1999)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Hearts |
Tarot Cats Mystery Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fool's Moon |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ali Brandon written?
- Ali Brandon has written 11 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Ali Brandon series?
- Here are the first books in Ali Brandon's series: Black Cat Bookshop Mystery: Double-Booked for Death; Leonardo da Vinci Mystery: The Queen's Gambit.
- What order should I read Ali Brandon's books?
- We recommend reading Ali Brandon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Ali Brandon's series complete?
- Ali Brandon has 4 completed series.