Cara Black Reading Order
6 series · 37 books
Cara Black is a mystery and thriller author known for her Aimée Leduc Investigations series, which follows a private detective navigating the streets and secrets of Paris. Her work blends literary fiction with procedural mystery, creating atmospheric narratives set across Europe and beyond. With over 35 published books spanning multiple series including the Kate Rees mysteries and contributions to various anthologies, Black has established herself as a prolific voice in contemporary crime fiction since 1999.
Aimee Leduc Investigations Series
Ongoing21 books (1999–2024)
Start with Murder in the Marais, the first of 21 books in the Aimee Leduc Investigations series.
Start this series with Murder in the Marais
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
| 8 | |
| 9 | |
| 10 | |
| 11 | |
| 12 | |
| 13 | |
| 14 | |
| 15 | |
| 16 | |
| 17 | |
| 18 | |
| 19 | |
| 20 | |
| 21 |
Akashic Drug Chronicles Series
Complete5 books (2005–2020)
Start with The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody), the first of 5 books in the Akashic Drug Chronicles series.
Start this series with The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 |
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete7 books (2003–2022)
Start with My Sherlock Holmes, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with My Sherlock Holmes
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 |
Kate Rees Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2023)
Start with Three Hours In Paris and read in order.
Start this series with Three Hours In Paris
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cara Black written?
- Cara Black has written 37 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Cara Black series?
- Here are the first books in Cara Black's series: Aimee Leduc Investigations: Murder in the Marais; Akashic Drug Chronicles: The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody); Anthologies: My Sherlock Holmes; Kate Rees: Three Hours In Paris.
- What order should I read Cara Black's books?
- We recommend reading Cara Black's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Cara Black still writing new books?
- Yes, Cara Black has 1 ongoing series: Aimee Leduc Investigations.