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
Ongoing21 books (1999–2024)
Start with Murder in the Marais, the first of 21 books in the Aimee Leduc Investigations series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Murder in the Marais 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Murder in Belleville 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Murder in the Sentier 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Murder in the Bastille 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Murder in Clichy 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Murder in Montmartre 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Murder on the Ile Saint-Louis 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Murder in the Rue de Paradis 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Murder in the Latin Quarter 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Murder in the Palais Royal 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Murder in Passy 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Murder at the Lanterne Rouge 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Murder Below Montparnasse 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Murder in Pigalle 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Murder on the Champ de Mars 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Murder on the Quai 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Murder in Saint-Germain 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Murder on the Left Bank 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Murder in Bel Air 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Murder at the Porte de Versailles 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Murder at la Villette 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Cocaine Chronicles(By: Lee Child,Laura Lippman,Gary Phillips,Ken Bruen,Jervey Tervalon,Bill Moody) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 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 DÃaz,Joseph Mattson,Kenji Jasper,Rose Bunch) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  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) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Marijuana Chronicles(By: Jonathan Santlofer) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Nicotine Chronicles 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete7 books (2003–2022)
Start with My Sherlock Holmes, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  My Sherlock Holmes 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Shaken: Stories for Japan 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Making Story: Twenty-One Writers on How They Plot 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Usual Santas 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Shattering Glass 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Sherlock Holmes: A Detective’s Life 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Kate Rees Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2023)
Start with Three Hours In Paris and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Three Hours In Paris 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Night Flight to Paris 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Aimee Leduc Companion 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Huguette 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.