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Carol J. Perry Reading Order

5 series · 26 books

FantasyMystery & Thriller

Carol J. Perry is an American author who has published over 25 books spanning fantasy, mystery, and thriller genres since 1988. She is best known for the Witch City Mysteries series, which debuted with Caught Dead Handed and centers on a television host investigating crimes in Salem alongside a mysterious feline companion named O'Ryan. Perry has also written the Haunted Haven Mysteries series along with various standalone novels and anthologies.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2006–2006)

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1

Haunted Haven Mysteries Series

Ongoing

4 books (2021–2025)

Start with Be My Ghost, the first of 4 books in the Haunted Haven Mysteries series.

Start this series with Be My Ghost

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#Title
1
Cover of Be My Ghost
2
Cover of High Spirits
High Spirits
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Haunting License
Haunting License
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Spirit Moves
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1988–1998)

Start with Sand Castle Summer, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Sand Castle Summer

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#Title
1
Cover of Sand Castle Summer
Sand Castle Summer
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
13 And Loving It
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Make-Believe Love
Make-Believe Love
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Going Overboard
Going Overboard
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of One Sister Too Many
One Sister Too Many
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wicked Salem Mystery Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
It's About Time
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Witch City Mysteries Series

Ongoing

15 books (2014–2025)

Start with Caught Dead Handed, the first of 15 books in the Witch City Mysteries series.

Start this series with Caught Dead Handed

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#Title
1
Cover of Caught Dead Handed
Caught Dead Handed
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Look Both Ways
Look Both Ways
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Tails, You Lose
Tails, You Lose
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Grave Errors
Grave Errors
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Murder Go Round
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Bells, Spells, and Murders
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of It Takes a Coven
It Takes a Coven
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Final Exam
9
Cover of Late Checkout
Late Checkout
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Murder, Take Two
Murder, Take Two
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of See Something
See Something
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
13
Now You See It
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Death Scene
15
Sugar and Spite
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Carol J. Perry written?
Carol J. Perry has written 26 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Carol J. Perry series?
Here are the first books in Carol J. Perry's series: Haunted Haven Mysteries: Be My Ghost; Witch City Mysteries: Caught Dead Handed.
What order should I read Carol J. Perry's books?
We recommend reading Carol J. Perry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Carol J. Perry still writing new books?
Yes, Carol J. Perry has 2 ongoing series: Haunted Haven Mysteries, Witch City Mysteries.

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