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Cara Black Reading Order

6 series · 37 books

Cara Black is a prolific author known for her engaging mystery novels, showcasing her passion for captivating storytelling. With 37 published works across six series including the popular Aimee Leduc Investigations and the Kate Rees series, her writing spans both fiction and non-fiction, alongside the Akashic Drug Chronicles. Active from 1999 to 2025, Black has built a diverse literary repertoire that has garnered her a dedicated readership.

Aimee Leduc Investigations Series

Ongoing

21 books (1999–2024)

Start with Murder in the Marais, the first of 21 books in the Aimee Leduc Investigations series.

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Murder in the Marais
2
Cover of Murder in Belleville
Murder in Belleville
3
Cover of Murder in the Sentier
Murder in the Sentier
4
Cover of Murder in the Bastille
Murder in the Bastille
5
Cover of Murder in Clichy
Murder in Clichy
6
Cover of Murder in Montmartre
Murder in Montmartre
7
Cover of Murder on the Ile Saint-Louis
Murder on the Ile Saint-Louis
8
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Murder in the Rue de Paradis
9
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Murder in the Latin Quarter
10
Murder in the Palais Royal
11
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Murder in Passy
12
Cover of Murder at the Lanterne Rouge
Murder at the Lanterne Rouge
13
Cover of Murder Below Montparnasse
Murder Below Montparnasse
14
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Murder in Pigalle
15
Cover of Murder on the Champ de Mars
Murder on the Champ de Mars
16
Murder on the Quai
17
Cover of Murder in Saint-Germain
Murder in Saint-Germain
18
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Murder on the Left Bank
19
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Murder in Bel Air
20
Murder at the Porte de Versailles
21
Murder at la Villette

Akashic Drug Chronicles Series

Complete

5 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.

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Cover of The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody)
The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody)
2
The Speed Chronicles(By: Megan Abbott,Scott Phillips,Sherman Alexie,James Franco,William T. Vollmann,Jess Walter,Beth Lisick,Tao Lin,JamesGreer,Jerry Stahl,Natalie Díaz,Joseph Mattson,Kenji Jasper,Rose Bunch)
3
Cover of The Heroin Chronicles(By: Jervey Tervalon,Lydia Lunch,Erin Moon,Nathan Larson,Antonia Crane,Jerry Stahl,Eric Bogosian,Ava Stander,John Albert,Michael Albo,Sophia Langdon,Tony O'Neill,L.Z. Hansen)
The Heroin Chronicles(By: Jervey Tervalon,Lydia Lunch,Erin Moon,Nathan Larson,Antonia Crane,Jerry Stahl,Eric Bogosian,Ava Stander,John Albert,Michael Albo,Sophia Langdon,Tony O'Neill,L.Z. Hansen)
4
Cover of The Marijuana Chronicles(By: Jonathan Santlofer)
The Marijuana Chronicles(By: Jonathan Santlofer)
5
Cover of The Nicotine Chronicles
The Nicotine Chronicles

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2003–2022)

Start with My Sherlock Holmes, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

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1
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My Sherlock Holmes
2
Shaken: Stories for Japan
3
Making Story: Twenty-One Writers on How They Plot
4
Cover of The Usual Santas
The Usual Santas
5
Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives
6
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Shattering Glass
7
Sherlock Holmes: A Detective’s Life

Kate Rees Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020–2023)

Start with Three Hours In Paris and read in order.

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1
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Three Hours In Paris
2
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Night Flight to Paris

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1
The Aimee Leduc Companion

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1

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.

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